Gokhan L. Akfirat, MD
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Overview
Gokhan Lut Akfirat, MD is a Neurologist at NewYork-Presbyterian Medical Group Westchester and an Assistant Professor of Neurology at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. He specializes in dementia, epilepsy, headache and is board certified in Neurology. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and a member of the American Academy of Neurology and American Medical Association. Dr. Akfirat earned his medical degree from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine. He completed his internship in Internal Medicine at New York Medical College and his Neurology residency at Westchester Medical Center. He completed his fellowship at New York University Hospital for Joint Diseases. Prior to joining NewYork-Presbyterian Medical Group Westchester, Dr. Akfirat served as an assistant professor of Neurology at New York Medical College Metropolitan Hospital. He practices at 685 White Plains Road, Scarsdale, New York.
Academic Appointments
- Assistant Professor of Neurology at CUMC
Languages
- Turkish
Gender
- Male
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Credentials & Experience
Education & Training
- MD, 1994 Hacettepe University Medical, Ankara, Turkey
- Internship: 1997 New York Medical College at Our Lady of Mercy Medical Center
- Residency: 2000 New York Medical College at Westchester Medical Center and Metropolitan Hospital
- Fellowship: 2001 New York University at Hospital for Joint Diseases
Research
For a complete list of publications, please visit PubMed.gov