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Specialist Dr. Necip Cem Kınacı – Nuclear Medicine and Autism Treatment Specialist
Specialist Dr. Necip Cem Kınacı is a renowned Nuclear Medicine physician with over 41 years of experience, practicing in Istanbul. He is a pioneering Autism Treatment specialist, combining his medical expertise with personal experience as a parent of an autistic child. Dr. Kınacı serves as President of the Autism Medical Institute in Turkey and holds international positions including Executive Member of the World Autism Organisation. His research focuses on Brain Perfusion SPECT scanning, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and methylation pathway studies in autism spectrum disorders. With numerous publications and conference presentations, he is a leader in the field of autism treatment and nuclear medicine.
Dr. Necip Cem Kınacı - Nuclear Medicine and Autism Treatment Pioneer
Dr. Necip Cem Kınacı is a Nuclear Medicine physician and pioneering Autism Treatment specialist whose career is deeply personal, inspired by his son's autism diagnosis.
Educational Background
Born on May 26, 1958, Dr. Kınacı began with naval officer training at Turkish Naval High School and Turkish Naval Academy from 1973 to 1978. He then pursued medicine at Istanbul University Istanbul Medical Faculty, graduating in 1984. His specialty training in Nuclear Medicine was completed at Gülhane Military Medical Academy (GATA) from 1986 to 1990.
Personal and Professional Journey
Dr. Kınacı's journey into autism treatment became deeply personal following his son's autism diagnosis. As a parent-physician, he immersed himself in autism research, learning that autism represents a chain of genetic mutations caused by familial and environmental factors, manifesting as behavioral, cognitive, and communicative problems stemming from metabolic disturbances.
Research and Innovations
Dr. Kınacı has pioneered the use of Brain Perfusion SPECT scanning in autism, publishing research on brain perfusion changes in autistic children with heavy metal intoxication and after hyperbaric oxygen therapy. His studies on methylation pathway SNPs in children with autism spectrum disorders have advanced understanding of genetic factors. He has researched hyperbaric oxygen therapy's beneficial effects extensively, presenting findings at conferences worldwide.
International Recognition and Roles
Dr. Kınacı has presented at over 40 international conferences across 20+ countries and published over 20 scientific publications. He serves as President of Autism Medical Institute in Turkey, Executive Member of the Council of Administration of World Autism Organisation (WAO) based in Belgium, Adviser to the Federation of Autism Associations in Turkey, Adviser to Autism Treatment Plus in the United Kingdom, Guest Professor at Qendra Terapeutike Heimerer College in Kosovo, and Associate Faculty at Ulster University College of Medicine and Dentistry in the United Kingdom.
Holistic Medicine Approach
Dr. Kınacı emphasizes that effective autism treatment requires a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach. He states that parents play a crucial role in treatment implementation. His work extends beyond autism to chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), and other conditions sharing similar underlying metabolic disturbances.
Educational Background
- Medical Doctor (MD) - Istanbul University Istanbul Medical Faculty, 1978-1984
- Turkish Naval Officer Training - Turkish Naval High School & Turkish Naval Academy, 1973-1978
- Nuclear Medicine Specialty - Gülhane Military Medical Academy (GATA), 1986-1990
Professional Achievements
- PRESIDENT of Autism Medical Institute - Turkey
- EXECUTIVE MEMBER of World Autism Organisation (WAO) - Belgium
- GUEST PROFESSOR at Qendra Terapeutike Heimerer College - Kosovo
- ASSOCIATE FACULTY at Ulster University College of Medicine - United Kingdom
- 40+ international conference presentations across 20+ countries
- 20+ scientific publications in international journals
- Pioneering research on Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in Autism
- Brain perfusion SPECT research in autism and heavy metal intoxication
- Methylation pathway SNP research in autism
- Naval Officer background (1973-1978)
- Born May 26, 1958 (67 years old)
- 41 years as Nuclear Medicine specialist (since 1984)
- Father of autistic child - personal motivation for autism research
- Multiple advisor roles for international autism organizations
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- Autism Treatment
- Brain Perfusion SPECT
- Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
- Methylation Pathway Research
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