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Dr. Cigdem Akman, MD

Pediatric Neurology*
Dr. Cigdem Akman, MD
5.0 (3 Ratings)

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Dr. Cigdem Akman, MD

Pediatric Neurology*
Tarrytown, NY
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Cigdem Akman, MD is a Pediatric Neurology Specialist in Tarrytown, NY.

About

Dr. Cigdem Akman, MD is a Pediatric Neurology Specialist in Tarrytown, NY and has 36 years experience. They graduated from ANKARA UNIVERSITY / MEDICAL FACULTY in 1988 and completed a residency at Suny Downstate Medical Center|SUNY Health Sci Center.They currently practice at ColumbiaDoctors - Tarrytown and are affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center. Dr. Akman has experience treating conditions like Epilepsy among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Akman received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 3 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Akman also speaks Turkish. Dr. Akman is board certified in Clinical Neurophysiology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 ColumbiaDoctors - Tarrytown
    155 White Plains Rd, Tarrytown, NY 10591
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  2. 2 CUIMC/Harkness Pavilion
    180 Fort Washington Ave, New York, NY 10032
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Experience and Background Check

Epilepsy
EEG (Electroencephalogram)
Primary Generalized Absence Epilepsy
Epilepsy
EEG (Electroencephalogram)
Primary Generalized Absence Epilepsy
Epilepsy
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EEG (Electroencephalogram)
Primary Generalized Absence Epilepsy
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Ataxia
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Benign Familial Infantile Epilepsy
Brain Cancer
Brain Injury
Centrotemporal Epilepsy
Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Palsy
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari's Deformity
Cluster Headache
Confusion
Difficulty With Walking
Episodic Cluster Headache
Facial Nerve Disorder
Febrile Convulsion
Gait Abnormality
Headache
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Intractable Epilepsy
Ischemic Encephalopathy
Lennox Gastaut Syndrome
Leukodystrophy
Lipidoses (incl. Gaucher Disease)
Migraine
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Myasthenia Gravis
Myoclonus
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Nystagmus
Pediatric Epilepsy
Refractory Epilepsy
Seizure Disorders
Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Sleep Apnea
Sleep-Related Leg Cramp
Spastic Cerebral Palsy
Spine Deformities
Syncope
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Tension Headache
Tourette's Syndrome
Traumatic Brain Injury
Tremor
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Tuberous Sclerosis
24-Hour Ambulatory Electroencephalogram
Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response Test
Compound Muscle Action Potential (CMAP) Scan
Deep Brain Stimulation Evaluation
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Evaluation for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery
Evoked Potential Test
Functional Movement Screening
Grip and-or Muscle Group Pull Test
Head CT Scan
Home Sleep Study
ImPACT Testing
Memory Evaluation
Neurological Testing
Quantitative Sensory Test (QST)
Sudoscan
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TCD Bubble Test
Wada Test

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Mar 09, 2016
Dr. Akman has been wonderful with my daughter. She patiently explains the diagnosis and treatment plan.
Sandra in Smithtown, NY — Mar 09, 2016
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Cigdem Akman, MD is a pediatric neurology specialist in Tarrytown, NY and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from ANKARA UNIVERSITY / MEDICAL FACULTY in 1988. She specializes in Pediatric Neurology.
Biography
Languages Spoken
Turkish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Pediatric Neurology
Specialties*
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • ANKARA UNIVERSITY / MEDICAL FACULTY
    1988
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Clinical Neurophysiology, Epilepsy and Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Children's Hospital Boston-Harvard Medical School|Columbia College of Phys & Surg|Maimonide Medical Center
    1996
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Suny Downstate Medical Center|SUNY Health Sci Center
    1999
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Children'S Hospital Boston|New York Presbyterian Hospital Columbia University Medical Center
    2000
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Cigdem Akman, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Akman's profile.

Dr. Cigdem Akman, MD is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Cigdem Akman, MD holds board certification in Clinical Neurophysiology, Epilepsy and Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology.

Dr. Akman has over 36 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center

    622 W 168th St, New York, NY

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