Medical Rehabilitation Specialist, Physical Medicine Specialist
Abu Dhabi
Dr. Okan Kucukakkas is a highly skilled specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R). With a focus on providing comprehensive care to patients, Dr. Kucukakkas currently practises at NMC Specialty Hospital Dubai Investment Park, Dubai.
Dr. Kucukakkas completed his medical education at Selcuk University in Turkey, graduating from the Faculty of Medicine in 2010. He further pursued his specialisation in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Katip Celebi University, earning his degree in 2015.
Throughout his career, Dr. Kucukakkas has gained valuable experience and expertise in his field. He worked at Cihanbeyli Government Hospital from 2015 to 2017, where he focused on Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Subsequently, he joined Bezmialem Vakif University, Faculty of Medicine in Istanbul, where he further honed his skills and knowledge.
In November 2022, Dr. Kucukakkas joined NMC ProVita - FMC Dubai Branch, where he continues to provide exceptional care in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. His dedication to helping patients improve their quality of life and regain functionality is evident in his approach to treatment.
As a specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Dr. Okan Kucukakkas brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his practice. With a commitment to staying at the forefront of advancements in his field, he ensures that his patients receive the highest standard of care.
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Department of Health Abu Dhabi
No. GD41972
MD; Selcuk University, Meram School Of Medicine 2010
Specialist; Katip Celebi Unuversity, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Assoc. Prof; Bezmialem University , Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
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9 reviews
5
I got rid of the heel spur pain I have been experiencing for years thanks to Dr Okan. It is no longer painful to step on the ground. I got rid of my problems with the injection he made, the insoles he recommended, and a little weight loss.
5
Dr. Thanks to Okan, I don't have any pain anymore and I sleep much more comfortably. If you have widespread body pain, you should definitely consult him.
5
My lower back pain had increased a lot and was preventing my daily work. Doctor Okan diagnosed herniated disc and planned my treatment. I am much better now with the drugs and physical therapy I use. I regularly continue the exercise program he organizes. Thank you very much.
5
My right shoulder pain had become chronic. Dr. Okan detected the rupture of the tendon in my shoulder with ultrasound and arranged my treatment. Now my pain is almost completely gone. Thank you very much to him.
5
Great doctor. Very friendly and smiling. I am very happy to have met him. After his injection into my knee, I no longer have any pain. I can recommend him to everyone.
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Thanks to Dr.Okan, I got rid of my chronic back and neck pain. I am now very comfortable with the trigger point injection he made. If you have musculoskeletal pain, you can consult Dr.Okan with peace of mind.
5
For years, my right knee pain has been interfering with my daily life. Dr. Okan injected my knee with hyaluronic acid. Now I can move much more easily and I have no pain.
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Thank you so much for showing me that ankylosing spondylitis is not an incurable disease. After your treatment and advice, I can move much more easily now and my morning stiffness has completely improved.
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Dr. Okan diagnosed and treated my Fibromyalgia disease, which has been causing me great pain for years. Thanks to him, I now have almost no pain and sleep much more regularly. Thank you very much Dr.
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Dr Okan is one of the best Physical Medicine Specialist in UAE . Whenever I referred my patients, I am assure that they can get the best treatment&care. I feel lucky to work with you. I wish the best.
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Pain-avoidance is considered to be one of the major leading factors to develop a chronic low back pain (CLBP). In this study, we aimed to translate th…
25 July 2023
sciencedirect
Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is an inflammatory arthritis with distinct phenotypic subtypes. Enthesitis is assigned as a hallmark of the disease, given its significant relations to disease activity and quality of life. Our objective is to evaluate the prevalence of enthesitis and its association with some clinical parameters, particularly quality of life, using data from a national registry. Patients with PsA meeting ClASsification criteria for Psoriatic Arthritis (CASPAR) were enrolled by means of a multi-centre Turkish League Against Rheumatism (TLAR) Network Project. The following information was recorded in web-based case report forms: demographic, clinical and radiographic data; physical examination findings, including tender and swollen joint counts (TJC and SJC); nail and skin involvement; Disease Activity Score-28 for Rheumatoid Arthritis with Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (DAS 28-ESR); Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Index (BASDAI); Maastricht Ankylosing Spondylitis Enthesitis Score (MASES); Psoriasis Area Severity Index (PASI); Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Radiology Index for the spine (BASRI-s); Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ); Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Functional Index (BASFI); Health Assessment Questionnaire for the spondyloarthropathies (HAQ-s); Psoriatic arthritis quality of Life scale (PsAQoL); Short Form 36 (SF-36); Hospital Anxiety Depression Scale (HADS); Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy-Fatigue (FACIT-F); and Fibromyalgia Rapid Screening Tool (FiRST) scores. The patients were divided into two groups, namely with and without enthesitis, based on the triple Likert-type physician-reported statement of ‘active enthesitis’, ‘history of enthesitis’ or ‘none’ in the case report forms. Patients with active enthesitis were compared to others in terms of these clinical parameters. A total of 1130 patients were enrolled in this observational study. Of these patients, 251 (22.2%) had active enthesitis according to the clinical assessment. TJC, HAQ-s, BASDAI, FiRST and PsAQoL were significantly higher whereas the SF-36 scores were lower in patients with enthesitis (p < 0.05). Chronic back pain, dactylitis, and tenosynovitis were more frequent in the enthesopathy group (59.4%/39%, 13.1%/6.5% and 24.7%/3.4%, respectively). Significant positive correlations between the MASES score and the TJC, HAQ, DAS 28-ESR, BASDAI, FiRST and PsAQoL scores, and a negative correlation with the SF-36 score were found. When linear regression analysis was performed, the SF-36 MCS and PCS scores decreased by − 9.740 and − 11.795 units, and the FiRST scores increased by 1.223 units in patients with enthesitis. Enthesitis is an important involvement of PsA with significant relations to quality of life determined with PsAQoL and SF-36 scores. Our study found higher frequency of dactylitis and chronic back pain, and worse quality of life determined with SF-36 and PsAQoL scores in patients with enthesitis.
25 July 2023
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This study sought to compare disease activity, clinical features, and patient-reported outcomes concerning anxiety, depression, fatigue, function, quality of life, and fibromyalgia between female and male patients with peripheral PsA in a Turkish population.
25 July 2023
sciencedirect
In this study, we aimed to evaluate the effect of gender on clinical findings, disease activity, functional status and quality of life in patients with axial involvement in Turkey.
25 July 2023
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Dr Okan Kucukakkas's overall patient rating is 5 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 9 reviews
What languages does Dr Okan Kucukakkas speak?
Dr Okan Kucukakkas speaks English and Turkish
Where is Dr Okan Kucukakkas located?
Dr Okan Kucukakkas primarily practices at Nmc Royal Hospital, Khalifa City. Abu Dhabi, located at 16th St., Khalifa City - A, PO Box 35233, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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