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Adem F. Aktas, D.O.

Adem F. Aktas, D.O.

Pain Management , Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation , Medicine

4.7 out of 5 stars
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Accepting New Patients

Contact

Appointment (585) 275-5321

Locations

Cardiac Care - Hornell

St. James Medical Office Building
7309 Seneca Road North, Suite 102
Hornell, NY 14843

About Me

Dr. Aktas completed his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Washington University in St. Louis, MO in 2021 and subsequently completed ACGME subspecialty fellowship training in Interventional Pain Management in the Department of Anesthesiology at the Washington University School of M...
Dr. Aktas completed his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Washington University in St. Louis, MO in 2021 and subsequently completed ACGME subspecialty fellowship training in Interventional Pain Management in the Department of Anesthesiology at the Washington University School of Medicine Pain Center in 2022. Prior, Dr. Aktas attended the University at Buffalo where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in 2011 as well as a Master of Arts degree in 2013. He then went on to earn his Medical Degree from Kansas City University in 2017 and his preliminary year in Internal Medicine at Rutgers, New Jersey Medical School in 2018.

Dr Aktas has an interest in neuromodulation (spinal cord and dorsal root ganglion stimulation) for post procedural pain, painful neuropathies, pelvic pain, and complex regional pain syndrome. He also had an interest in treating vertebrogenic low back pain by basivertebral nerve radiofrequencly ablation.

Faculty Appointments

Assistant Professor of Clinical Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (SMD)

Credentials

Residency & Fellowship

Fellowship, Pain Medicine, Pain Medicine, Washington University. 2021 - 2022

Residency, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Washington University School of Medicine. 2018 - 2021

Internship, Internal Medicine, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. 2017 - 2018

Education

DO | Kansas City University of Medicine & Biosciences. 2017

Ratings & Comments

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Ratings

Care provider's discussion of any proposed treatment (options, risks, benefits, etc.)

4.7 stars

Likelihood of recommending this care provider to others

4.7 stars

Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition

4.7 stars

Care provider's efforts to include you in decisions about your care

4.7 stars

Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries

4.7 stars

Patient Comments

4.0 stars

Dr. Aktas very prompt in returning messages [...]

Jan 26, 2025

5.0 stars

Excellent experience with Dr Aktas

Jan 22, 2025

4.8 stars

Good

Jan 19, 2025

5.0 stars

Dr and nurse excellent

Jan 12, 2025

5.0 stars

Professional, personable and knowledgeable

Jan 12, 2025

5.0 stars

I had ablation to my back in 2023, it lasted a year. Now I have pain again. Doctor said we can do it again. It is scheduled for [...]. I also have bursitis in my left hip, I am going to have a shot using ultrasound on [...]. I am so pleased with my visit and how soon they scheduled everything. I am thankful & grateful.

Jan 11, 2025

4.8 stars

Some details were skipped about proposed spinal injection: Driver needed and 24 hour light activity afterwards.

Jan 09, 2025

1.2 stars

[...] Specific to my ability to evaluate my recent URMC experience, I have had the privilege of mentoring both doctoral candidates from [...] (in both the medical and pharmacy fields). These students were sent to my employer and to me so as to build skills specific to patient rapport prior to graduating. Thus, I believe I have a solid grasp of the expected standards. I first saw Dr. Aktas on [...] after a referral from my primary care physician based on growing pain in my spine and neck, as well as an alarming reduction of 3" in my overall height in the past three years. On arrival, Dr. Aktas made the customary doctor-patient pleasantries with my partner and me. He saw fit to add an unexpectedly personal comment regarding my partner's and my appearance as men of a certain mature age with bald heads, clearly intended in the moment as a compliment, but the type of non-sequitur that I would strongly discourage in the examining room because it can risk defocusing from the patient's needs. [...] After I had given a history of my symptoms that had led to the referral. Dr. Aktas recommended that I go for MRIs so as to obtain a complete picture of my spine. After making and keeping the requisite appointments for MRIs, I was to have a follow-up with Dr. Aktas on [...], but shortly before [...], I received a call from the office saying that Doctor could see me sooner, and the appointment date was moved up to [...]. When we arrived for that appointment, Dr. Aktas made greetings and then turned his attention to displaying MRI images on the large monitor. [...] Dr. Aktas did not see fit to present printed copies of the MRIs, appropriatey labelled, which would have given us more to work with; simply viewing the images on the monitor risked putting us in a passive situation with regards to the matter under discussion. As Dr. Aktas quickly displayed the images in succession on the monitor, an image appeared that I recognized as that of my lower spine; I recognized specifically the damage to certain vertebrae that had occurred in an automobile accident in my adolescence. I pointed this out to my partner, commenting on the damage that I had sustained in my young life. Wordlessly, Dr. Aktas removed that image without comment, and it was never spoken of; nor was that image displayed again. This left me with the impression that Dr. Aktas was hostile to the idea that I might wish to participate actively, and also disapproving that I had the knowledge to distinguish features on the MRI specific to a diagnosis. For some patients, this might have reinforced the notion that the patient's only role was passive listening. While Dr. Aktas proceeded with displaying the MRI images on the monitor, he pointed out general areas of the spine, verbally underscoring that for the greater part of my spine, all of the images showed merely expected and normal features of aging. [...] [...] In an offhand manner, Dr. Aktas noted that injections of non-steroidal anti-inflammatories into the spine are carried out, and then mentioned chiropractic work and physiotherapy while providing no details of how these would be relevant. When I asked him for his advice on those three options-that is, injections, chiropractic work, and physiotherapy, he took a deep breath, leaned back in his chair in a casual manner, and said, "[...], if you were my Dad, I would recommend physiotherapy." [...] He then turned directly to me and asked, "[...], what do you want from me?" My analysis of this question is that it represented a serious abrogation of patient relations technique. Such a lapse in technique is often an attempt to re-establish the power gradient in the relationship with a degree of impatience. I perceived it as aggressive. This question on his part stopped all discussion. With a few brief words, he stood up and dismissed me with a perfunctory closing pleasantry. In retrospect, to answer Dr. Aktas' question regarding what I would have wished from him, here is exactly what I would have wanted: 1. Printed copies of my MRIs with appropriate labeling2. A detailed assessment with specifics relevant to the initial referral, rather than the skimming generalities as were presented 3. An integrated treatment plan, acknowledging through correct review of my records all barriers to the currently known pain management plans, proposing with specificity accommodations [...]. 6. A more open stance, as opposed to the dismissal that was delivered when I questioned him about treatment plans [...]. That is the extent of my comments regarding my recent experience, which was decidedly not a favorable one.

Jan 08, 2025

3.4 stars

The doctor seemed rushed. He did a very brief physical exam, seemed to have only one recourse in mind and didn't discuss other options. Because of feeling rushed, I didn't get all of my questions asked. However, the doctor seemed very qualified. He needs to spend more time with his patients.

Dec 09, 2024

5.0 stars

Good

Dec 08, 2024

5.0

He answered all my questions and explained my options

Nov 09, 2024

3.4

This particular appointment I did not feel the doctor listened to my concerns as well as previously. [...] Talked but didn't listen or check with me for understanding. [...]

Nov 07, 2024

5.0

I'm extremely happy with my provider. He's been very helpful and supportive

Nov 01, 2024

5.0

The doctor was very thorough in explaining my condition and treatment options. He is friendly and takes the time to answer all questions and concerns.

Oct 21, 2024

5.0

Dr. Aktas is an excellent clinician, and he treated me promptly and thoroughly.

Sep 28, 2024

5.0

Outstanding!

Sep 25, 2024

5.0

Dr Aktas is excellent! Very thorough and thoughtful.

Sep 21, 2024

5.0

Highly recommended Dr. Aktas

Sep 21, 2024

1.8

Everything and none of it was good. His bedside manor was cold. Seemed annoyed we were there. Told us there is nothing he could do for my mother which is fine but the way he said it was not in any way shape or form professional. Used Google to show us how wrong we were for being at his office and basically were wasting his time without saying it. All is which to say we were referred by the PCP thinking he could help. The total visit lasted less than 10 minutes. In my opinion the entire experience could have been handled completely different.

Sep 02, 2024

5.0

Dr. Atkas is the only surgeon that I have consulted (over 20 years) who has given me any level of pain relief!

Aug 31, 2024

5.0

Just a classy place!

Aug 30, 2024

5.0

Excellent!

Aug 30, 2024

5.0

Dr Aktas was very knowledgeable understanding and thoughtful of my problem.

Aug 26, 2024

5.0

Excellent dr.

Aug 19, 2024

5.0

Dr. Aktas was incredibly patient, did not make me feel rushed, and explained everything in great detail. He went above and beyond what other doctors have done for me, calling another physician as I sat there and listened. I couldn't be more satisfied.

Aug 16, 2024

1.8

[...] I had some hope initially because this was a fresh perspective. However, this doctor was not concerned about me [...]. This was quite unfortunate for me and seems to have lead him to be or appear quite uncaring in my opinion. [...] I don't think that I will return to this doctor as I was highly offended and he could use more communication skills in addressing patients about their health and care. This was not a good new doctor visit at all.

Aug 10, 2024

1.8

[...] I would never recommend this doctor.

Aug 04, 2024

5.0

He is a wonderful caring doctor.

May 30, 2024

5.0

Very happy with Dr Aktas have and will recommend him

May 17, 2024

1.3

I felt very rushed and that my concerns were not reviewed [...]. Especially since I had a background with the same issue. [...] I doubt that I will return.

May 15, 2024

5.0

Dr. Aktas was caring, personable, knowledgeable, professional, and an excellent communicator.

May 11, 2024

5.0

When deciding what imagine to order, my provider explained both my options in detail and we made the decision together. I felt as though I had control over my own care while being guided by a professional.

Apr 28, 2024

2.0

Felt brushed off

Apr 15, 2024

5.0

Good listener. Answered questions with integrity and honesty.

Mar 13, 2024

5.0

He gave information based on what he had to work with. He [...] did the best he could.

Feb 25, 2024

5.0

Provider is excellent, have already recommended him to others

Jan 21, 2024

5.0

The provider could not help me but he was great.

Jan 19, 2024

5.0

He is excellent

Nov 29, 2023

5.0

Dr. Aktas explained my injury and the results of all the tests he ordered. He also explained the treatment options. He was friendly, knowledgeable, patient and very knowledgeable.

Oct 27, 2023

5.0

I was very confident that this provider is willing and able to help me

Oct 25, 2023