Sevket Yigit, MD

Sevket Yigit, MD, is a board-certified pediatric endocrinologist. Dr. Yigit specializes in managing complex endocrine conditions, including Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, childhood obesity, thyroid and adrenal disorders, growth and puberty concerns, as well as rare syndromes such as Turner, Noonan, and Prader-Willi.

Outside of work, Dr. Yigit enjoys staying active, exploring wellness practices, traveling the world to experience different cultures, and spending time with his chiweenie puppy, Jax.

The services Dr. Yigit provides include:

• Management of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes
• Treatment for childhood obesity
• Care for thyroid, adrenal, and pituitary disorders
• Evaluation and treatment of growth and puberty concerns
• Specialized care for Turner, Noonan, and Prader-Willi syndromes

• MultiCare Mary Bridge Children's

• Yigit S, Estrada E. Recurrent necrobiosis lipoidica diabeticorum associated with venous insufficiency in an adolescent with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes mellitus. J Pediatr. 2002 Aug;141(2):280-2. doi: 10.1067/mpd.2002.126302. PMID: 12183729.
• Yigit S, LaRocca GM, Wark AL, Sarnoski C, Bilbie CL, Krueger LM, Bilbie SM, Angelopoulos T, Thompson PD, Moyna NM, Estrada E .Endothelial vasomotor function is impaired in adolescents with Type 2 diabetes mellitus. Effect of an 8-week aerobic exercise training, Pediatric Research, 51(4): 124A, 2002
• Yigit S, Onyirimba M, Gendrau P, Rubin K .Relationship of androgens with bone markers growth factors and bone mineral density in young adults with Turner Syndrome. Pediatric Research, 53(4):138A, 2003
• Yigit S, Estrada E, Bucci K, Hyams J, Rosengren S. Diabetic ketoacidosis secondary to growth hormone treatment in a boy with Prader-Willi syndrome and steatohepatitis. J Pediatr Endocrinol Metab. 2004 Mar;17(3):361-4. doi: 10.1515/jpem.2004.17.3.361. PMID: 15112913.
• Yigit S, Onyirimba M,Gendreau P, Lerer T, Rubin K. Effect of transdermal vs oral estradiol treatment on growth factors and markers of bone turnover in young adults with Turner syndrome. J.of Bone and Mineral Research 2004 October, 19(1):s320
• Newton K, Sharifan T, Edwards-Leeper L, Yigit S. Multidisciplinary collaboration and training on a diabetes and endocrine team with psychology graduate students 43rd Annual Meeting of the International Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Diabetes (ISPAD), 18–21 October 2017, Innsbruck, Austria
• Yigit S, Kruse N, Simon B. “Obesity Comorbidity Assessment in a Mid-Size Children's Hospital - Poster presentation Obesity Medicine Association – Overcoming Obesity 2021 Digital Experience-October 14-16 ,2021

I believe that compassionate care is the cornerstone of effective medicine. I strive to treat every patient with kindness, empathy, and respect, understanding that each person is unique and deserving of personalized attention. By fostering a supportive environment, I aim to not only heal but also to empower patients to take an active role in their health journey.