Dr. Melissa Iris Yildirim, MD

Dr. Melissa Yildirim specializes in cardiovascular disease, critical care medicine, and pediatrics, bringing a decade of medical expertise to her practice. She earned her medical degree from the University of Virginia School of Medicine and completed her residency at the University of Virginia Health System. Her comprehensive training allows her to care for children with complex heart conditions and those requiring intensive medical support.

Dr. Yildirim practices at Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio, and Children's National Medical Center in Washington, DC. She treats young patients with congenital heart disease and sleep disorders, including obstructive sleep apnea. Her procedural expertise includes therapeutic hypothermia for critically ill patients, Holter monitoring to track heart rhythms, and remote patient monitoring to keep close watch on her patients' conditions from a distance.