Dr Umit Yigit

Umit Yigit is a pediatric surgery specialist at ÜMRAN TIP MERKEZİ in Istanbul. He earned his medical degree from Hacettepe University. He then specialized in pediatric surgery at Istanbul University. Yigit treats infants, children, and adolescents using surgical techniques.

Specialization and Surgical Expertise

Yigit treats congenital conditions in newborns and children. He performs minimally invasive procedures to ensure faster recovery and less pain. These techniques often allow for shorter hospital stays. Additionally, he focuses on specialized neonatal care for complex anomalies.

Neonatal and Pediatric Urology

• Surgical management of esophageal and intestinal atresia
• Treatment for diaphragmatic hernia — a birth defect where an abdominal organ moves into the chest
• Correction of hypospadias and undescended testis
• Management of vesicoureteral reflux and urinary tract malformations

General and Thoracic Pediatric Surgery

• Inguinal and umbilical hernia repair
• Appendectomy and management of gastrointestinal malformations
• Surgical treatment of congenital chest wall and lung conditions
• Laparoscopic and thoracoscopic minimally invasive procedures

Education and Training

• 1980 – Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine – Medical Degree
• 1990 – Istanbul University – Specialization in Pediatric Surgery

Professional Clinical Experience

The doctor currently practices at ÜMRAN TIP MERKEZİ in Istanbul. This medical center is accredited by the Turkish Ministry of Health. It serves over 180,000 patients every year across 24 departments. Yigit contributes to the center's high volume of specialized pediatric care.