Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Prof. Dr. Cihan Aksoy
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Prof. Dr. Cihan Aksoy is a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation specialist at Acibadem Taksim Hospital. He treats patients with rehabilitation needs related to movement disorders, spine health, chronic muscle pain and fibromyalgia, lymphedema, Parkinson’s disease, and respiratory conditions. His areas of focus include robotic rehabilitation, manual medicine, and pain-focused rehabilitation.
About Prof. Dr. Cihan Aksoy
Prof. Dr. Cihan Aksoy is a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation specialist at Acibadem Taksim Hospital. His clinical interests include robotic rehabilitation, movement disorder treatment, spine health, chronic muscle pain and fibromyalgia, lymphedema management, manual medicine, Parkinson’s rehabilitation, and respiratory rehabilitation.
He became Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine in 1996, following academic appointments in the department from 1988 onward. His additional training includes manual medicine, neurological rehabilitation, neural therapy, applied kinesiology, and microacupuncture, with education in Turkey and Austria.
International patients can expect a rehabilitation-focused assessment that considers mobility, pain, functional needs, and individual treatment goals. Prof. Dr. Aksoy practices at Acibadem Taksim Hospital and is involved in robotic rehabilitation, movement disorder treatment, and spine health services.
Meet Prof. Dr. Cihan Aksoy
Robotic Neurorehabilitation at Acibadem Taksim HospitalAreas of Expertise
Conditions treated and procedures performed by this specialist.
Subspecialties
- Robotic Rehabilitation
- Movement Disorders Treatment
- Spinal Health
Education
- 2017Manual Medicine Training with FIMM Instructor Marc Henry-Gouchart
- 2012–2016Manual Medicine Training from FIMM President Dr. Wolfgang von Heyman - 450 hours
- 2010–2017Neural Therapy, Applied Kinesiology, Microacupuncture.... Complementary Medicine Training in Various European Schools from BNR and IFMANT President Prof. Dr. Hüseyin Nazlıkul
- 2000–2004Manual Medicine Training from Prof. Todor Todoroff in Türkiye and Varna -300 hours
- 1996Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department, İstanbul University İstanbul Faculty of Medicine
- 1992Founder of the Local Injection - Treatment with Injections Unit in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at İstanbul University İstanbul Faculty of Medicine
- 1991Visiting Associate Professor in the Departments of Intensive Neurology and Neurological Rehabilitation at the Faculty of Medicine in Innsbruck, Austria and Researcher with Prof. Gernerd and Prof. Schmutzhard (Scholarship)
- 1991Manual Medicine Training from Prof. Lewitt, Prof. Tilscher and Prof.Berger in Innsbruck, Graz, Linz and Vienna
- 1991Founder of the Multidisciplinary Temporomandibular Joint Diseases Diagnosis and Treatment Unit in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at İstanbul University İstanbul Faculty of Medicine
- 1990Associate Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, İstanbul University İstanbul Faculty of Medicine
- 1990Austria Vienna Klosterneuburg AUVA Weisser Hof Rehabilitation Hospital / Visiting Researcher
- 1988Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, İstanbul University İstanbul Faculty of Medicine
- 1979Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine
Professional Experience
- 2023Acıbadem Healthcare Services
- 2015–2022Romatem Nişantaşı. Romatem Ulus, Or-Nö-Ram Şişli, Liv Ulus, Medicine Hosp/Atlas University / Independent Consultant Physician / Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Specialist
- 2013–2015Professor of the Pain Science Department, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, İstanbul University İstanbul Faculty of Medicine
- 2010–2015Coordinator of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Units, Florence Nightingale Hospitals
- 1988–2015Chief Assistant and Lecturer / Faculty Member in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at İstanbu University İstanbul Faculty of Medicine
- 1985–1987Assistant in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, İstanbul University İstanbul Faculty of Medicine
- 1983–1985Neurosurgery Assistant, İstanbul University İstanbul Faculty of Medicine
- 1981–1983Neurosurgery Assistant, Ministry of Health İzmir Atatürk Hospital
- 1981Ministry of Health Bigadiç Government Physician
- 1980–1981Health Directorate, Kütahya Air Training Brigade
Professional Memberships
- President and Founding Member of the Basic Complementary and Supportive Medicine Association (TETAD)
- Cranio-Maxillo-Facial and Temporomandibular Joint Rehabilitation Association - Founding Member
- Turkish Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Association (Former President)
- Former Board Member and Founding Member of the Turkish Pain Association
- Former President and Founding Member of the Musculoskeletal Diseases Association
- Founding President and Chairman of the Board of the Manual Medicine Association
- Member of the Accreditation Board of the Turkish Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Proficiency Board (Turkish PMR Board)
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What patients say about Prof. Dr. Cihan Aksoy
★★★★★From 2,400+ verified patient reviews“My daughter's newborn care was handled with such patience and kindness. Dr. Paksoy made our child feel comfortable straight away. I only wish I had come here sooner.”
“We travelled from abroad for our child's surgery and felt safe the whole way. Prof. Dr. Aksöyek was gentle, precise and reassuring with our little one. I have already recommended Acibadem to my family.”
“I came to Acibadem for keyhole surgery and could not be happier with the outcome. Prof. Dr. Paksoy inspired complete confidence from the first meeting. I would recommend this team to anyone.”
“After struggling for a long time, I finally found the right care for my laparoscopic surgery here. Prof. Dr. Aksoy explained every step clearly and never rushed me. I am deeply grateful for everything.”