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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 is a Pediatric Neurologist in Tarrytown, NY.
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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 Neurologist in Tarrytown, NY.

About

Dr. Akman graduated from ANKARA UNIVERSITY / MEDICAL FACULTY in 1988 and completed a residency at SUNY Downstate Medical Center.Dr. Cigdem Akman, MD is a Pediatric Neurologist in Tarrytown, NY and has 36 years experience. Dr. Akman currently practices 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. Dr. Akman's 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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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
Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Ataxia
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Autonomic Disorders
Benign Familial Infantile Epilepsy
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Brain Cancer
Centrotemporal Epilepsy
Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari's Deformity
Cluster Headache
Cranial Trauma
Craniosynostosis
Difficulty With Walking
Episodic Cluster Headache
Facial Nerve Disorder
Febrile Convulsion
Gait Abnormality
Headache
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Insomnia
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Intractable Epilepsy
Ischemic Encephalopathy
Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
Lennox Gastaut Syndrome
Leukodystrophy
Lipidoses (incl. Gaucher Disease)
Non-Spastic Cerebral Palsy
Nystagmus
Pediatric Epilepsy
Pituitary Tumor
Refractory Epilepsy
Seizure Disorders
Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Severe Infant Myoclonic Epilepsy
Spastic Cerebral Palsy
Spine Deformities
Syncope
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Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Tremor
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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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  • VNS Choice
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    GHI
    GHI PPO
    Health Insurance Plan of Greater New York (HIP)
  • United Healthcare
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  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • State BlueCare (Local Network only)-CT
    Bronze Standard Pathway X-CT PPO
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    Pathway X (Small Grp)-CT HMO
    Gold Pathway X-CT HMO
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    State Preferred (Tiered)-CT
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    Access Blue New England Network-CT
    CT Childrens Medical Center - Tiered-CT PPO
    USA-CT PPO
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    Gold Pathway X Enhanced Tiered-CT HMO
    State BlueCare (with Expanded Network)-CT
    Day Kimball Tiered-CT PPO
    BlueChoice New England Network-CT
    Yale New Haven Health System - Tiered-CT PPO
    Silver Standard Pathway X-CT PPO
    Balanced Pathway Tiered-CT PPO
    Pathway X Enhanced Tiered (Ind)-CT HMO
    Bronze Pathway X-CT PPO
    BlueCare Health Plan (with Expanded Network)-CT
    Century Preferred (Tiered)-CT
    Bronze Pathway X w/HSA-CT HMO
    Silver Pathway X-CT PPO
    Blue Access (Select Network)-NY
    Pathway CT (Small Grp)-CT HMO
    Balanced Pathway-CT HMO
    Balanced Pathway-CT PPO
    Pathway X Enhanced (Ind -)-CT HMO
    Century Preferred Select (Tiered - Charter)-CT
    National (BlueCard) PPO
    Century Preferred Select (Tiered - Elm)-CT
    State Preferred-CT
    Bronze Standard Pathway X for HSA-CT PPO
    State BlueCare (with Expanded Network - Tiered)-CT
  • Affinity Health Plan
  • POMCO Group
  • Connecticare
  • Medicare
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Fidelis Care

Locations

  1. 1 ColumbiaDoctors - Tarrytown
    155 White Plains Rd, Tarrytown, NY 10591
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (646) 426-3876
  2. 2 CUIMC/Harkness Pavilion
    180 Fort Washington Ave, New York, NY 10032
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (212) 305-0029
  3. 3 CUIMC/Harkness Pavilion
    180 Fort Washington Ave, New York, NY 10032
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (646) 426-3876

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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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Languages Spoken
Turkish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Pediatric Neurology
Specialties*
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Education

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
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Maimonides Medical Center
    1996
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • SUNY Downstate Medical Center
    1999
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Children S Hospital Boston
    1999
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.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Newyork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center

    622 W 168th St, New York, NY