NEW YORK , Aug. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cigdem I. Akman , MD, a leading pediatric epileptologist — a neurologist who specializes in the treatment of epilepsy and seizure disorders — has joined Hassenfeld Children's Hospital at NYU Langone and NYU Langone's Comprehensive Epilepsy Center as the medical director of the Pediatric Epilepsy Surgery Program, effective August 1 .
Also named clinical professor in the Department of Neurology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine , Dr. Akman joins the institution from NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital, where she worked as the director of pediatric epilepsy care and chief of child neurology. "Dr.
Akman is a tremendous addition to NYU Langone's pediatric epilepsy team," said Steven L. Galetta , MD , the Philip K. Moskowitz, MD, Professor and Chair of Neurology in the Department of Neurology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine.
"Comprehensive epilepsy care requires specialized experts, cutting-edge technology, and a multidisciplinary team. We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Akman, whose inclusion will further elevate treatment options and pediatric neurology services to the next level.
" The Pediatric Epilepsy Program, as part of Hassenfeld Children's Hospital and NYU Langone's Comprehensive Epilepsy Center, is one of the largest medical and surgical treatment centers for children with epilepsy in the United States . As an accredited Level 4 epilepsy center, it is recognized by The National Association of Epilepsy Centers.