The Person Behind the Doctor

Being a doctor is more than a profession – it's a way of life. But I can only support my patients in a balanced, grounded way if I, too, find the inner stability I strive to offer others.

Family: My Foundation

I'm a proud father of four children (yes, from two marriages). Fatherhood is one of the most defining roles in my life, as it connects me to the deepest rhythms of human experience. My family has always been a supportive anchor – helping me remain balanced not only as a physician, but as a person.

My friendships are mostly lifelong. In one of the photos, alongside my family, you can also see one of my closest friends.

A Lifelong Passion

Few people know that beyond my medical career, I've felt at home on the racetrack for decades. I've been involved in auto racing for over 40 years – sometimes with long breaks, but always with unwavering passion. For me, racing isn't just a hobby; it's a way to train focus and discipline in a completely different context. Racing demands concentration, foresight, and quick reflexes – all of which I apply in my medical work as well. The dynamics of the track, the search for limits, and the instant feedback it provides are experiences that enrich me both personally and professionally.

I'm proud of my son, who has become a much better race car driver than I ever was.

Moments of Stillness

Away from the racetrack, I find joy and meaning in reading and going to the theatre. For me, literature and drama are not just forms of entertainment – they are tools for understanding the world. A powerful story or a compelling play can teach us just as much about humanity as a medical case.

Spending time outdoors is also essential to me. Cycling, skiing, waterskiing, and sailing are my favorite ways to stay physically active – sports that keep me moving while enhancing focus and relieving tension.

"When a Woman Wants a Child"

– A Book on the Mystery of Birth

Over the years, I've felt a growing urge not only to examine and treat, but also to share stories – about life, the profession, and the human experience. This led to the birth of my book, "When a Woman Wants a Child".

In this deeply personal volume, I recount the story of my son Móric's birth – from conception through his life in the womb, and finally to the moment he entered the world. It's a narrative told through the dual lens of a father and an obstetrician – merging emotional presence with professional care.

"Reading Gyula's book almost made me feel like giving birth myself.
Well, no… not quite. :)
But it was a great experience to get a glimpse into the everyday life, joys, and struggles of an obstetrician-gynecologist who is constantly on call. A beautiful and very human book. It must be a wonderful thing to be a good doctor…"

– András Sváby
television presenter

"Why did you choose him to be your obstetrician?' – my husband asked.
I didn't dare admit to him (at first) that it was because he looked like Jean Reno, and because I adore his attentiveness, expertise, openness, humor – the whole man, just as he is.
'I'll need a doctor I can communicate with when I give birth,' I told Gyula as well, to which he laughed.
'There was a Dutch expectant mother who said exactly the same thing, but then she just grabbed my arm and screamed incoherently,' he said.
My doctor's reaction completely reassured me.
But that he can also write!"

– Kriszta Bódis
writer, director

"It's very difficult to write about medical topics in a professional, understandable, and engaging way.
Dr. Gyula Csermely has succeeded in doing so. I would especially highlight his bold opinion about the Hungarian medical community, the cutting-edge professional stance he represents, and his beautifully expressed emotion at the birth of his son.
In his own words: this book is damn good!"