Dr Umit Yigit

Dr Umit YIGIT

Job Title:

  Surgeon

Specialisations:

  Paediatric Surgery

Languages:

  English

Biography:

Op. Dr. Ümit Yiğit – Pediatric Surgery Specialist

Dr. Ümit Yiğit graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine in 1980 and later completed her specialization in Pediatric Surgery at Istanbul University in 1990. With over 30 years of clinical and surgical experience, Dr. Yiğit has dedicated her career to improving the health and lives of infants, children, and adolescents through advanced surgical care.

Her main areas of expertise include:

Neonatal Surgery: surgical management of congenital anomalies such as esophageal atresia, intestinal atresia, and diaphragmatic hernia

Pediatric Urology: treatment of hypospadias, undescended testis, vesicoureteral reflux, and urinary tract malformations

Gastrointestinal Surgery: appendectomy, hernia repair, and management of gastrointestinal malformations in children

Thoracic Pediatric Surgery: surgical treatment of congenital chest wall and lung conditions

Minimally Invasive Pediatric Surgery: laparoscopic and thoracoscopic procedures offering quicker recovery and reduced postoperative pain

Dr. Yiğit is highly regarded for her patient- and family-centered approach, combining surgical expertise with compassionate care to ensure the best possible outcomes for children.