Summary

Dr. Cigdem Akman is a neurologist who specializes in treating conditions affecting the brain and nervous system. She earned her medical degree from Ankara Universitesi Tip Fakultesi and completed her residency training at Maimonides Medical Center. With 38 years of experience in neurology, Dr. Akman has developed particular expertise in epilepsy and seizure disorders. She speaks both Spanish and English, allowing her to care for a diverse patient population.

Dr. Akman practices at the NYU Langone Comprehensive Epilepsy Center in New York, NY, and maintains hospital affiliations with NewYork Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital. She focuses on treating epilepsy and various seizure conditions, including non-epileptic seizures. Her practice includes performing brain wave tests and MRI scans of the head to help diagnose and monitor neurological conditions. Patients give Dr. Akman an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.9
  • 38 years of experience
  • 5 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • Maimonides Medical Center
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

NYU Langone Comprehensive Epilepsy Center

222 E 41st St # 15New York, NY 10017

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4.9 
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38 Years of Experience 19 Years of Experience 35 Years of Experience 21 Years of Experience
Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available
Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese, Hindi, Urdu, Gujarati
New York , NYNew York , NYForest Hills , NYNew York , NY
Med School: Ankara Universitesi Tip Fakultesi Med School: New York Medical College Med School: Mount Sinai School of Medicine Med School: St Georges University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Cigdem I. Akman

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna Indemnity
  • Aetna Medicare
  • Local 1199 - NYU Hospital Member Choice
  • Local 1199 PPO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Cigdem I. Akman has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Cigdem I. Akman has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • Child Neurology
  • Neurologist

Certifications, License, & Education

38 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New York, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Maimonides Medical Center

Medical School

Ankara Universitesi Tip FakultesiGraduated in 1988

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