Overview
Cigdem Akman is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York.
Dr. Akman is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Benign Rolandic Epilepsy.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 26 peer reviewed articles.
Specialties
Licenses
Languages Spoken
Gender
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- HMO
- POS
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- EPO
- POS
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- INSURANCE PLAN
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
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 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses West Syndrome, Spasmus Nutans, Epilepsy, and Seizures. Dr. Moshe is currently accepting new patients.
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Vijay Ramaswamy is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Ramaswamy is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, Gliomatosis Cerebri, Neurofibromatosis, and Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG).
CUIMC/Harkness Pavilion
Dr. Chiriboga is Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics at CUIMC and former Interim Director of the Division of Child Neurology, Departments of Neurology and Pediatrics, Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. She is also former Chief of Pediatric Neurology at Columbia University's affiliate hospital, Harlem Hospital Center.Dr. Chiriboga was born in Peru and educated in Argentina, where she graduated with Honors from the Faculty of Medicine at the National University of Buenos Aires in 1982. Dr. Chiriboga completed training in pediatrics at St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital in 1985. After completing her training in child neurology in 1988 at the Neurological Institute and Babies Hospital of Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, Dr. Chiriboga joined the Division of Child Neurology at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center. Subsequently, she completed a Neuroepidemiology fellowship at the Gertrude H. Sergievsky Center and received a Master in Public Health from the Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University. Dr. Chiriboga serves/has served on committees of the NIH, CNS, and ABPN. She is a diplomate of the ABPN in Child Neurology.Dr. Chiriboga's current research focuses on Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) clinical trials. Past areas of research, including NIH funding, has focused on congenital infections and neurodevelopmental disorders, including cerebral palsy and effects of perinatal exposures. Her clinical practice focuses on neuromuscular disorders as well as developmental, neurobehavioral neurology, and migraine, and on the treatment of spasticity. Dr. Chiriboga is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1. Dr. Chiriboga is board certified in Neurology With Special Qualification In Child Neurology and Child Neurology. Dr. Chiriboga is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Cigdem I. Akman
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Cigdem I. Akman?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Cigdem I. 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 I. Akman a top-rated expert for Epilepsy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Cigdem I. Akman is classified as an Distinguished expert for Epilepsy, 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 I. Akman specialize in?
While Dr. Cigdem I. Akman is a Pediatric Neurology, they have specific expertise in Epilepsy, Seizures, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Neurology.
Does Dr. Cigdem I. Akman participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Cigdem I. Akman has published 26 articles and abstracts on conditions like Epilepsy. You can view a list of Dr. Cigdem I. 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 I. Akman accept my insurance?
Dr. Cigdem I. 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
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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.
- Status EpilepticusDr. Akman isAdvanced. Learn about Status Epilepticus.
- Experienced
- Absence SeizureDr. Akman isExperienced. Learn about Absence Seizure.
- Autism Spectrum DisorderDr. Akman isExperienced. Learn about Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- Cortical DysplasiaDr. Akman isExperienced. Learn about Cortical Dysplasia.
- Epilepsy Juvenile AbsenceDr. Akman isExperienced. Learn about Epilepsy Juvenile Absence.
- Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures
- Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+)
- Glucose Transporter DeficiencyDr. Akman isExperienced. Learn about Glucose Transporter Deficiency.
- HemimegalencephalyDr. Akman isExperienced. Learn about Hemimegalencephaly.
- Partial SeizureDr. Akman isExperienced. Learn about Partial Seizure.
- Tuberous SclerosisDr. Akman isExperienced. Learn about Tuberous Sclerosis.
- Tuberous Sclerosis ComplexDr. Akman isExperienced. Learn about Tuberous Sclerosis Complex.
- West SyndromeDr. Akman isExperienced. Learn about West Syndrome.

