2025 Faculty
Dr. Sanusi Umar, President
Dr. Sanusi Umar (Dr. U), a fellow of The American Academy of Dermatology and a diplomat of the American Board of Dermatology, is a pioneer in the world of FUE hair restoration. His research, publications, and patents have resulted in several seminal developments in the field of hair restoration. Some of which include the new technologies and concepts of FUE that result in more efficient and consistent extraction of quality grafts and the minimization of donor footprint in all scenarios including head body and beard donor areas of all people of the world. His work and patents have led to the development of the UGraft® Zeus system which together with its “Intelligent Punch™is the world’s first universal FUE harvester. Dr. U developed this tool in a bid to solve the last frontier problem of Afro-textured hair FUE which was the most vexing problem in the field. In the process of solving this problem, Dr. U solved all birthed the Zeus which is capable of all FUE scenarios using a single punch design. Other areas of pioneering work include keloids, scarring alopecias, acne keloidalis nuchae, and regenerative medicine and non-pharmaceutical treatment alternatives for hair loss. Dr. U's work on patients with especially challenging skin and hair types, as well as repair procedures performed on severely scarred, donor-depleted individuals, is backed up by years of experience practicing his craft. Dr. U is the owner of Dr. U Skin and Hair clinic in Manhattan Beach, California, and an associate faculty at Departments of medicine (Dermatology Div) of both the University of California (UCLA ), Los Angeles as well as Harbor-UCLA, Torrance California. He has orchestrated very well-received seminars similar to our upcoming course, sponsored by Dr.UGraft™ Zeus. He looks forward to sharing what he has learned with his peers and colleagues in the field.
Dr. Alex González
Dr. Alejandro González is the Director and founder of Mxcapilar. He is a hair restoration surgeon with more than 9 years of experience in the field. He is currently an active member of SILATC (Ibero-Latin American Society for Hair Transplantation), which belongs to the ISHRS (International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery) and the European Society of FUE. He is a specialist in the hair restoration techniques of FUE, FUSS and Body hair transplant, and is one of the pioneers in stem cell treatment in capillary restoration in Mexico.
Dr. Juan Maldonado
Dr. Juan Maldonado received his medical degree from the Colombian National University (1987-93), after which he completed his plastic surgery residency in Antioquia University (1994-98). He has been in private practice since 1998. Dr. Maldonado’s practice is currently in Medellín city, where he is recognized for his expertise in hair restoration by combining a variety of surgical procedures and medical treatments. He is member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS), International Society Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS) And diplómate of the American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery (ABHRS).
Dr. Rattapon Thuangtong
Assistant Professor, Head of Division of Hair Disorders and Hair Transplantation, Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Thailand. 1999 Board of Internal Medicine, 1999-2003 Board of Dermatology, 2003-2008 Dermatology Fellowship, University of California at Los Angeles, USA(Hair transplantation, Hair transplantation for Gene therapy, Bioluminescence) 2009 Dermatology Fellowship, University of Pennsylvania, USA (Hair disorders, Laser-Cosmetic dermatology).
Dr. Maria Marta Zollinger
Dr. Zollinger received her medical degree from Escola Bahiana de Medicina e Saúde Pública in 1989. She did her General Surgery residency at Hospital Manoel Vitorino in Salvador, Brazil, followed by her Plastic Surgery residency at Hospital São Rafael (1993-1995). She attended the Clinica Planas in Barcelona, Spain as an observer for one year performing Hair Transplant surgeries with Dr Daniel Llorens and his time . She is a Specialist in Plastic Surgery and Titular member recognized by the Brazilian Society of Plastic Surgery .. She is member and the current secretary of ABRC ( Brazilian Association of Surgery Reconstructive Hair ) and she is also co - regent of Hair session of the Brazilian Society of Plastic Surgery. She has a post graduation in Tricology and reference in Afro Hair Transplant in Brazil .
Dr. Ryan Welter
Dr. Welter is the CEO and Medical Director of Regeneris Medical. Dr. Welter obtained his doctorate in biochemistry and molecular biology from Oklahoma State University and his M.D. from the University of Oklahoma. He completed his residency at Brown University Medical School. In 2005, Dr. Welter founded the New England Center for Hair Restoration. Finding success in cellular therapy for hair restoration, Dr. Welter began pursuing research into regenerative medicine and founded Regeneris Medical which has been involved in several clinical trials utilizing regenerative medicine technologies. He performed the first ever stem cell therapy treatment for hair loss in 2011 and continues to pioneer bio-cellular and stem cell therapies for a host of medical conditions.
Dr. Felix Popescu
Dr. Felix Popescu is a renowned member of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS) and FUE-Europe. He’s given lectures at FUE Europe international congress in Istanbul, ISHRS Hairline Design and Recipient Area webinar, the FUE Europe international congress in Manchester, UK, the Mediterranean Burn Council in Bucharest, Romania, the National Congress of Plastic Surgery in Bucharest, Romania, and more. Dr. Felix Popescu holds a Ph.D. in Reconstructive Surgery of Hair. His practical experience in FUE hair transplantation is at least as impressive as his knowledge of the theory - in 2019, Dr. Felix Popescu successfully administered a hair restoration surgery on himself!
Dr. Ricardo Mejia
Ricardo Mejía M.D., FAAD is a Board Certified dermatologist, Mohs skin cancer surgeon, and hair transplant specialist in Jupiter, Florida. His mission is to provide the very best of dermatology and hair restoration in the most professional and caring environment. Dr. Mejia has extensive training: a degree in biomedical engineering, fellowship in hair transplantation surgery, and graduating from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and the University of Kansas Medical Center Dermatology Residency Program. He is a member of a variety of distinguished societies including the American Academy of Dermatology, International Society for Hair Restoration Surgeons, American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, American Society for Mohs Surgery, American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, and Florida Society of Dermatologic Surgeons.
Dr. Nestor Carreño
A prominent Chilean surgeon, has dedicated his career to dermatology, making notable contributions nationally and internationally. A graduate of the University of Chile, he specialized in Dermatology at the Pontifical Catholic University, leaving a significant mark as a clinical assistant professor. Driven by a passion for knowledge, he expanded his expertise through a fellowship in trichology and hair restoration in Israel and a master’s degree in trichology and hair transplantation in Spain. His commitment to education is evident in his diploma in university teaching and his interest in healthcare management reflected in a diploma from the University of Chile. In the professional arena, Dr. Carreño serves as the Vice President of the Chilean Society of Dermatology, actively contributing to the fortification of the specialty in the country. His extensive experience also positions him as an international speaker, sharing his insights at global conferences.
Dr. Tayfun Oğuzoğlu
Dr. Tayfun Oğuzoğlu graduated from Gazi University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey, in 1990. He is one of the most recognized hairs transplant surgeon’s specialists, holding the ABHRS and FISHRS. He is a member of multiple hair restoration societies (ISHRS, IAHRS, TSHRS), where he performed numerous positions and received several awards. Dr. Tayfun Oğuzoğlu actively promotes higher standards in the hair transplant field and contributes to the development and spread of FUE hair transplant procedures. At Dr. Hair Transplant Clinics, Dr. Oğuzoğlu uses the latest technology FUE devices.
Dr. Miguel Martí
Miguel Martí is a dermatologist and specialist in clinical and surgical trichology (recovery and hair surgery). Creator of the first Conference on Medical Trichology and Capillary Health for Latin America and the Caribbean, an event held annually for educational purposes. His medical career started at the University of Medical Sciences of Havana, Cuba in 1997, to later continued his studies at the Hospital de Clínicas José de San Martín and the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Buenos Aires, where he received his degree from Specialist in Dermatology and Venereology. Then he continued his training until he became an expert and reference in Trichology (hair diseases - alopecia). He is constantly preparing to offer his patients the safest and most current therapeutic options. For this reason, every year, he attends the most prestigious and renowned events in the area of trichology worldwide. The doctor is a member of the American Congress of Dermatology (AAD), American Hair Research Society (AHRS), and European Congress of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV).
Dr. Carolina Palacio
Dra. Palacio is a surgeon specialist in Clinical and Surgical Dermatology, with solid theoretical training, accompanied by a critical spirit in learning. Responsible, proactive and focused on professional and personal excellence, she is interested in the well-being of patients and committed to providing excellent quality service. Dra. Palacio has supra-specialty training in the area of Trichology, which includes the study, diagnosis and medical and surgical treatment of different diseases of the scalp, hair and alopecia, using the latest techniques in hair transplantation.
Dr. William Rassman
Dr. William Rassman was educated in medicine and surgery at the Medical College of Virginia, the University of Minnesota, and Cornell Medical Centers. He did a cardiovascular fellowship with Dr. C.W. Lillehei, the man who invented modern heart surgery. He served in the U.S. Army, reaching the rank of Major and served as a war surgeon in the Republic of Vietnam. The American Board of Surgery certified Dr. Rassman in 1976. Dr. Rassman is challenged by problems of any type and continues to pioneer new tools and techniques in both his hair restoration practice, in his biotechnology company and in the field of Scalp Micropigmentation (a new cosmetic technique he and his partner Dr. Jae Pak pioneered in the medical field). His innovation defining the FUE process worldwide has become the standard of care for hair transplantation today. He is motivated to make a difference in whatever he does. He strives to be the best and is never satisfied with the status quo. “There is always a better way to do it” is his motto. He is a visionary and has never allowed his goals to be limited by current thought on any subject, always thinking out of the box.
Dr. Luis Abraham Nader
Dr. Luis Abraham Nader is a world-renowned hair transplant specialist who has his own FUE hair transplantation clinic in Mexico. Dr. Nader is often gives lectures and teaches on both local and international levels. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Hair Restoration Surgeons (ABHRS), a title given to only a few select hair surgeons He is also a member of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgeons (ISHRS, USA), and the Ibero-LatinAmerican Society of Hair Restoration Surgeons (SILATC), current Board Membership Chair for the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgeons (ISHRS, USA), President for the Ibero-LatinAmerican Society of Hair Restoration Surgeons (SILATC), and Vice-President of the Mexican Society of Hair Restoration and Trichology (AMETREC).
Dr. Francisco Le Voci
Dr. Francisco Le Voci studied medicine between 1984 and 1989 at Faculdade de Medicina do ABC. He specialized in Dermatological Surgery shortly after that.. Dr. Francisco received his master's degree at the University of São Paulo (USP), where he developed the first postgraduate study on hair transplantation in Brazil, titled “Comparative Evaluation of Donor and Recipient Areas in Hair Transplantation.” In 2004, the doctor completed a Specialization in Hair Transplant Surgery with Dr. Alex Ginzburg (Class Clinic Medical Center – Tel Hashomer Hospital, Israel). Dr. Francisco frequently participates in national and international events and conferences on hair restoration. Currently, Dr. Francisco is a Professor of Dermatology at the Faculdade de Dermatologia do ABC, with an emphasis on dermatological surgery and clinical and surgical treatment of alopecia.
Dr. Ken Anderson
Dr. Ken Anderson, MD, FISHRS, uniquely stands as the only board-certified facial plastic surgeon in the world with more than 20 years dedicated exclusively to the specialty of hair restoration surgery. Following the completion of his fellowship in facial plastic surgery at the University of Michigan, he began his career in Beverly Hills, California, in 2004, where he began to perform FUE (Follicular Unit Excision) hair transplant surgery. Because the FUE hair restoration surgery method surged in popularity around the year 2012, most every center offering FUE hair transplant surgery has less than five years experience with the FUE technique, with a tiny fraction of centers having five to 10 years of experience. Dr. Anderson is one of a small handful of doctors in the world to have more than 20 years of experience performing FUE hair transplant surgery.
Dr. Shadi Zari
Dr. Shadi Zari completed dermatology residency at McGill University in 2009. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and a Diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology. He has held the position of the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia and and is currently an Adjunct Professor of Dermatology at McGill University in Montreal, Canada. He has written numerous publications and book chapters, and is also the DVD co-editor of the fifth edition of the Hair Transplantation textbook. Dr. Zari has a special interest in the clinical applications of regenerative medicine for the management of hair loss and has published the largest study to date on the use of autologous cellular micrografting in the management of patten hair loss.