Mehmet Yigit
- Specialization: Check-up Physician
- 36 years of experience
- Speaks:English
- Workplace: Turkey, Istanbul, Liv Hospital Vadistanbul
Dr. Mehmet Yigit is an internal medicine specialist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul in Istanbul. He treats chronic conditions like diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and hypertension. Dr. Yigit also manages gastrointestinal disorders and connective tissue diseases. He graduated from Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine.
- Specializes in complex thyroid diseases and hypertension management.
- Treats digestive issues including gastritis and irritable bowel syndrome.
- Served as Assistant Chief Physician at JCI-accredited Liv Hospital Ulus.
- Held pharmaceutical leadership roles at Recordati, AbbVie, and Novo Nordisk.
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Doctor's services
- Paediatric Check-Up
- Male Check-up
- Cancer screening
- Premium Check up
- Body composition analysis
- Heart preventive examination (men, women)
- Oncological Check-up for Man
- Basic check-up
- Heart сheck up
- Female check-up
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Qualifications
Dr. Mehmet Yigit is an internal medicine specialist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul. He treats chronic metabolic conditions and systemic diseases. Additionally, he served in leadership roles at pharmaceutical firms Abbvie and Novo Nordisk.
Medical Specialization and Clinical Focus
Dr. Yigit treats various internal conditions with a focus on metabolic health. He performs treatments for endocrine disorders such as diabetes mellitus and thyroid diseases. He also treats hypertension and metabolic syndrome to prevent cardiovascular complications.
The specialist provides care for gastrointestinal and immunological issues, including:
- Dyspepsia and gastritis
- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) — a chronic condition affecting the large intestine causing cramping and abdominal pain
- Spondylitis — an inflammatory condition that can cause some of the small bones in the spine to fuse
- Connective tissue diseases
Diagnostic Services and Check-ups
Dr. Yigit performs health screenings at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul. These preventive examinations help detect early signs of illness. His diagnostic expertise includes:
- Basic and premium check-ups
- Heart preventive examinations for men and women
- Oncological check-ups and cancer screening
- Body composition analysis
- Pediatric check-ups
Professional Career and Leadership
Dr. Yigit has experience in clinical practice and medical administration. He served as the Assistant Chief Physician at Liv Hospital Ulus. He also led therapeutic areas in the pharmaceutical industry.
- 2023 – Assistant Chief Physician and Check-Up Physician, Liv Hospital Ulus
- 2022–2023 – Medical Director, Recordati Rare Diseases
- 2018–2022 – Neurological Sciences Therapeutic Area Leader, Neonatology Medical Director, and Brand Team Leader, Abbvie Pharmaceuticals
- 2016–2018 – PNH Medical Director, Alexion Pharmaceuticals
- 2015–2016 – Regional Medical Manager, Novo Nordisk Pharmaceuticals
- 2013–2015 – Internal Medicine Physician, Manisa State Hospital
- 2009–2013 – Internal Medicine Research Assistant, Adnan Menderes University
- 2007–2008 – General Practitioner and Mobile Health Services Coordinator, Hakkari
Education and Training
The doctor completed his medical degree and specialist training at Turkish universities. He also conducted clinical research during his residency.
- 2013 – Adnan Menderes University Faculty of Medicine – Internal Medicine Specialty
- 2007 – Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine – Medical Degree
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