Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Prof. Dr. Cihan Aksoy
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About Prof. Dr. Cihan Aksoy
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Prof. Dr. Cihan Aksoy is a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation specialist at Acibadem Taksim Hospital in İstanbul with 46+ years of experience.
He treats temporomandibular and maxillofacial joint disorders, neurological and pain rehabilitation needs, and provides physical medicine and rehabilitation, manual medicine, local injection therapy, neural therapy, applied kinesiology, and microacupuncture. He consults in Turkish and English and offers online video consultation.
Prof. Cihan Aksoy is a dedicated physician and leader in physical medicine, rehabilitation, and manual medicine. He completed Manual Medicine training in 2017 under FIMM Trainer Marc Henry-Gouchart and has since combined clinical practice with organizational leadership to advance complementary and supportive therapies. He serves at Acibadem Health Group (since 2023) and has played a central role in founding and leading numerous professional organizations.
He is President and Founding Member of the Basic Complementary and Supportive Medicine Association (TETAD) and the Founding President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Manual Medicine Association. He helped establish the Cranio‑Maxillo‑Facial and Maxillofacial Joint Rehabilitation Association and the Movement System Diseases Association, and he was a former president and founding member of the Turkish Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Association. He also served on the Board of Directors and as a founding member of the Turkish Pain Society.
Prof. Aksoy contributes to standards and accreditation in his field as a member of the Turkish Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Qualification Board (Turkish FTR Board) Accreditation Board. His career blends clinical expertise, education, and strong institutional involvement to improve patient care and professional development in rehabilitation and manual medicine.
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Education
- 2017Manual Medicine Training with FIMM Trainer Marc Henry-Gouchart
- 2012–2016Manual Medicine Training by FIMM President Dr. Wolfgang von Heyman – 450 hours
- 2010–2017Neural Therapy, Applied Kinesiology, Microacupuncture by Prof. Dr. Hüseyin Nazlıkul, President of BNR and IFMANT…. Complementary Medicine Education in Various European Schools
- 2000–2004Manual Medicine Training from Prof. Todor Todoroff in Turkey and Varna -300 hours
- 1996Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- 1992Founder of the Local Injection – Treatment with Injections Unit in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
- 1991Visiting Associate Professor and Researcher with Prof. Gernerd and Prof. Schmutzhard at the Intensive Neurology and Neurological Rehabilitation Chairs at the Faculty of Medicine in Innsbruck, Austria (Scholarship)
- 1991Manual Medical Education by Prof. Lewitt, Prof. Tilscher and Prof. Berger in Innsbruck, Graz, Linz and Vienna
- 1991Founder of Multidisciplinary Jaw Joint Diseases Diagnosis and Treatment Unit at Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- 1990Associate Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
- 1990Austria Vienna Vienna Klosterneuburg AUVA Weisser Hof Rehabilitation Hospital / Guest Researcher
- 1988Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- 1979Cukurova University Faculty of Medicine
Professional Experience
- 2023Acibadem Health Group
- 2015–2022Romatem Nisantasi Romatem Ulus, Or-Nö-Ram Şişli, Liv Ulus, Medicine Hosp/Atlas University / Independent Consultant Physician / FTR Specialist
- 2013–2015Professor of Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of PTR, Division of Pain Science
- 2010–2015Florence Nightingale Hospitals Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Units Coordinator
- 1988–2015Chief Assistant and Lecturer / Member of the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
- 1985–1987Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Assistant
- 1983–1985Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine Neurosurgery Assistant
- 1981–1983Ministry of Health Izmir Atatürk Hospital Neurosurgery Assistant
- 1981Ministry of Health Bigadiç Government Medical Officer
- 1980–1981Kutahya Air Private Training Brigade Health Department
Professional Memberships
- President and Founding Member of the Basic Complementary and Supportive Medicine Association (TETAD)
- Cranio-Maxillo-Facial and Maxillofacial Joint Rehabilitation Association – Founding Member
- Turkish Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Association (Former President)
- Former Board of Directors and Founding Member of Turkish Pain Society
- Former President and Founding Member of Movement System Diseases Association
- Founding President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Manual Medicine Association
- Turkish Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Qualification Board (Turkish FTR Board) Accreditation Board Member
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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.”