Overview
Cigdem Akman is a Pediatric Neurologist in New York, New York. Dr. Akman is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Status Epilepticus, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 29 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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180 Fort Washington Ave, New York, NY 10032
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
The Children's Hospital At Montefiore
Solomon L. Moshé, MD, is Vice Chair of Neurology, Director of the Isabelle Rapin Child Neurology Division and Director of Clinical Neurophysiology at Montefiore. He is also the Charles Frost Chair in Neurosurgery and Neurology, Vice Chair, Saul R. Korey Department of Neurology, and Professor of Neurology, Neuroscience and Pediatrics at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine (Einstein). Dr. Moshé’s clinical focus is on epilepsy and electroencephalography with special emphasis on age-related influences on the expression, control and consequences of seizures. Dr. Moshe is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are West Syndrome, Spasmus Nutans, Post-Traumatic Epilepsy, and Epilepsy.
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Montefiore Medical Center
Shlomo Shinnar is a Pediatric Neurologist in Bronx, New York. Dr. Shinnar is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Status Epilepticus, Seizures, and Epilepsy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Cigdem Akman
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Cigdem Akman?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Cigdem Akman by calling their office at 212-305-3975. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Cigdem Akman a top-rated expert for Seizures?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Cigdem Akman is classified as an Distinguished expert for Seizures, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Cigdem Akman specialize in?
While Dr. Cigdem Akman is a Pediatric Neurology, they have specific expertise in Seizures, Epilepsy, and Status Epilepticus. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Neurology.
Does Dr. Cigdem Akman participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Cigdem Akman has published 29 articles and abstracts on conditions like Seizures. You can view a list of Dr. Cigdem Akman's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Cigdem Akman accept my insurance?
Dr. Cigdem Akman accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 212-305-3975 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- EpilepsyDr. Akman isDistinguished. Learn about Epilepsy.
- SeizuresDr. Akman isDistinguished. Learn about Seizures.
- Advanced
- Benign Rolandic EpilepsyDr. Akman isAdvanced. Learn about Benign Rolandic Epilepsy.
- Epilepsy in ChildrenDr. Akman isAdvanced. Learn about Epilepsy in Children.
- Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure
- Myoclonic EpilepsyDr. Akman isAdvanced. Learn about Myoclonic Epilepsy.
- Partial Familial EpilepsyDr. Akman isAdvanced. Learn about Partial Familial Epilepsy.
- Status EpilepticusDr. Akman isAdvanced. Learn about Status Epilepticus.
- Experienced
- Absence SeizureDr. Akman isExperienced. Learn about Absence Seizure.
- ApraxiaDr. Akman isExperienced. Learn about Apraxia.
- Autism Spectrum DisorderDr. Akman isExperienced. Learn about Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- Autosomal Dominant Nocturnal Frontal Lobe Epilepsy (ADNFLE)
- Continuous Spike-Wave During Slow Sleep Syndrome
- Cortical DysplasiaDr. Akman isExperienced. Learn about Cortical Dysplasia.