Ken Anderson, MD, FISHRS
Membership Status
FellowLocation
Anderson Center for Hair5555 Peachtree Dunwoody Road
Suite 106
Atlanta
GA 30342
Web: https://AtlantaHairSurgeon.com
Phone: 1 (404)256-4247
Fax: 1 (470)200-0820
Alternate Address
Anderson Center for Hair
2710 Old Milton Parkway
Suite 170
Alpharetta, GA 30009
(404) 256-4247
Education, ISHRS Fellowship Training Programs, & Board Certifications
Board Certified, American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Board Certified, American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Diplomate, American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery
Fellow and Lecturer in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Center for Facial Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor Michigan.
Completed fellowship under the direction of Shan Baker, MD, FACS, president of the American Board of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. Performed facial cosmetic surgical procedures; utilized local skin-muscle flaps, skin grafting techniques, and alloplastic implants for nasal and facial reconstruction. Hair transplant surgical experience using follicular unit grafting techniques also acquired. Staff otolaryngologist at the Ann Arbor Veterans Administration Hospital caring for our nation’s Veterans: emphasis on facial plastic surgery and functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS). 2002-2003.
House Officer / Resident Physician Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Evaluated patients with disorders of the head and neck, provided emergency care, performed/assisted on over 2000 surgical procedures, including highly-specialized procedures such as microvascular free tissue transfer, pediatric airway reconstruction, facial reanimation procedures, among others. The six-year program included a fellowship in Tissue Engineering. 1997-2002.
NIH-Supported Tissue Engineering Research, Department of Biomedical Engineering & Research University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Experiences Developed tissue engineered injectable cartilage implants by combining biodegradable liquid polymer hydrogels with chondrocytes in animal models. Other work includes tissue engineered injectable bone implants using liquid hydrogels and osteoblasts. Research efforts published in the prestigious science journal Nature: [Lee KY, Peters MC, Anderson KW, Mooney DJ: Controlled Growth Factor Release from Synthetic Extracellular Matrices. Nature, 408:998-1000, 2000.] Other journals in which research efforts were published include PNAS (Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences), Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America, Journal of Dental Research, Biotechnology Progress, and Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery. 1999-2003.
House Officer / Resident Physician Department of General Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Cared for patients and acquired surgical experience in the following areas: gastrointestinal surgery, thoracic surgery, neurosurgery, vascular surgery, pediatric surgery, surgical oncology, and emergency medicine. 1996-1997.
University of Michigan Department of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Subspecialty surgical training fellowship dedicated to facial plastic surgery. I was a staff member at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Ann Arbor for the duration of the fellowship, with full faculty hospital privileges and responsibilities. Handled head and neck trauma, head and neck cancer reconstruction surgery, and airway reconstruction cases at the VA hospital. Upon completion of the surgical training program I earned a Board Certificate in the specialty of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. 2002-2003.
University of Michigan Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Subspecialty surgical training. One of 3 programs in the USA with an extra year of training dedicated to scientific research. Upon completion of the intense 6-year training program I earned a Board Certificate in the specialty of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. 1996-2002.
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Medical Doctorate earned, graduated with Honors, 1991-1996.
Post-Sophomore Fellowship in Pathology, Department of Pathology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Research achievements include the development of a multiplex PCR-based clinical assay for viral RNA and DNA in middle-ear effusions. Acquired experience and skill in diagnostic surgical pathology and autopsy protocol. Published research results in several peer-reviewed journals, including the Journal of Infectious Disease, the Journal of the American Chemical Society, Annals of Otology Rhinology & Laryngoscopy. 1993-1994.
University of Pittsburgh Katz Graduate School of Business, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Coursework: investment management and capital money markets. 1994.
The Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) Eberly College of Science, State College, Pennsylvania.
Bachelor of Science, Magna cum Laude: Pre-Medicine. 1987-1991. Significant coursework in fine-arts (drawing). GPA: 3.96 sciences.
HONORS AND AWARDS:
The Best Hair Transplant Doctors in the World Today: 2025 Edition. A consumer advocate Achievements group in the United Kingdom created an annual list of the top 25 hair transplant surgeons in the world in 2019. I have been included on this list every year since the inception of the list. Only 11 of the surgeons are in the USA. 2019-present.
Best of Georgia 2024 – Issued by Georgia Business Journal. Anderson Center for Hair was honored with the prestigious Best of Georgia 2024 Award by the Georgia Business Journal. Competing against all plastic surgery and hair transplant surgery practices in the State of Georgia, the practice was selected as one of only four overall winners. Notably, Anderson Center for Hair was the only hair transplant surgery practice recognized at any level, underscoring its commitment to excellence and leadership in the field of hair restoration. December 2024
Aztec Jaguar Distinguished Faculty Award – Issued by Los Angeles Hair Restoration Courses. Dr. Ken Anderson has been honored with the prestigious Aztec Jaguar Trophy, the Distinguished Faculty Award, at the Los Angeles Hair Restoration Courses (LAHRC). The event took place in Mexico City from June 6-8, 2024, and showcased cutting-edge advancements in the field of hair restoration.
Hosted by renowned Dr. Sanusi Umar, this immersive three-day workshop provided hands-on experience with the latest techniques in Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) and hairtransplantation. The LAHRC meeting attracted an international audience of physicians and surgeons, making it a significant event in the hair restoration community.
Dr. Anderson presented three insightful lectures during the event:
1. Jump Starting Follicular Growth with an Innovative Follicle Holding Solution
2. Advancements in Hair Loss Management A Deep Dive into Photobiomodulation Therapy
3. FUE Surgery My Experience with the WAW Duo FUE System
“The event allowed for comprehensive training in hair transplant techniques, from extraction to implantation, under the guidance of world-class faculty,” said Dr. Anderson. “Not only was I honored to be part of an esteemed faculty, but I also learned new information in the field of hair transplantation, too.”
The LAHRC meeting in Mexico City was an exceptional gathering that brought together top professionals in hair restoration. Attendees were provided with the tools and knowledge necessary to advance their skills and make significant contributions to the field.
Best Hair Restoration Surgery Clinical Case – Worldwide International Award – Issued by Aesthetic Multispecialty Society – Monte Carlo, Monaco – March 2024
Received the International Award for Best Hair Restoration Surgery Clinical Case by the Aesthetic Multispecialty Society at the 22nd Annual Aesthetic & Anti-Aging Medicine World Congress in Monte Carlo, Monaco. Dozens of entries from around the world were judged by a panel of 63 judges from 22 different countries. The judges were comprised of plastic surgeons, facial plastic surgeons, cosmetic dermatologists, and hair restoration surgeons. The award was presented Oscars-style to Dr. Anderson from the final three nominee finalists. The other two nominees were from Thailand and India. It is one of the premier awards worldwide in the field of hair restoration surgery.
Global Roll of Honor – Lifetime Achievement Award – Issued by Society of Hair Transplant Surgery – Delhi, India – February 2024
Dr. Anderson was given a lifetime achievement award for his outstanding dedication, expertise, and invaluable contributions to the field of hair transplant surgery. This is an international award given by Society of Hair Transplant Surgery in Delhi, India. In a published statement, the Society of Hair Transplant Surgery had the following to say about Dr. Ken Anderson: “Your years of dedication, experience, and relentless pursuit of excellence have not only shaped the industry but have also inspired countless colleagues and patients alike. Your invaluable knowledge and unwavering commitment have propelled our field forward, paving the way for innovation and advancements.”
Top Hair Restoration Services – United States – Issued by Aesthetic Everything and Beauty Wire Magazine – Los Angeles, California – February 2024
Voted by the visitors to AestheticEverything.com and readership of Beauty Wire Magazine as the provider of the Top Hair Restoration Surgery Services in the United States. Aesthetic Everything® has established itself as the premier online Public Relations (PR) influencer within the aesthetic and beauty industry, maintaining this top position for an impressive duration of 15 years. The brand boasts a substantial digital presence, evidenced by its following of over 480,000 individuals on Instagram alone. Across all its social media platforms, Aesthetic Everything® reaches more than 1 million followers, demonstrating its wide-reaching influence and ability to engage with a diverse audience interested in beauty and aesthetics. Furthermore, Aesthetic Everything® has gained significant recognition and prestige through its featured position in Entrepreneur Magazine, a testament to its leadership and influence in the PR space. This accolade is further underscored by the brand’s extensive online footprint, with over 10 million mentions across various websites and publications worldwide. This widespread acknowledgment and visibility underscore Aesthetic Everything®’s pivotal role in shaping trends, promoting brands, and influencing consumer behavior in the aesthetic and beauty sectors.
Top Hair Restoration Surgeon South – Issued by Aesthetic Everything and Beauty Wire Magazine – Feb 2024
Voted by the visitors to AestheticEverything.com and readership of Beauty Wire Magazine as the Top Hair Restoration Surgeon in the Southern United States of America for 2024. Aesthetic Everything® has established itself as the premier online Public Relations (PR) influencer within the aesthetic and beauty industry, maintaining this top position for an impressive duration of 15 years. The brand boasts a substantial digital presence, evidenced by its following of over 480,000 individuals on Instagram alone. Across all its social media platforms, Aesthetic Everything® reaches more than 1 million followers, demonstrating its wide-reaching influence and ability to engage with a diverse audience interested in beauty and aesthetics. Furthermore, Aesthetic Everything® has gained significant recognition and prestige through its featured position in Entrepreneur Magazine, a testament to its leadership and influence in the PR space. This accolade is further underscored by the brand’s extensive online footprint, with over 10 million mentions across various websites and publications worldwide. This widespread acknowledgment and visibility underscore Aesthetic Everything®’s pivotal role in shaping trends, promoting brands, and influencing consumer behavior in the aesthetic and beauty sectors.
Top Hair Transplant Center – United States – Issued by Aesthetic Everything and Beauty Wire Magazine · Feb 2024
Voted by the visitors to AestheticEverything.com and readership of Beauty Wire Magazine as the Top Hair Transplant Center in the United States. AtlantaHairSurgeon.com. Aesthetic Everything® has established itself as the premier online Public Relations (PR) influencer within the aesthetic and beauty industry, maintaining this top position for an impressive duration of 15 years. The brand boasts a substantial digital presence, evidenced by its following of over 480,000 individuals on Instagram alone. Across all its social media platforms, Aesthetic Everything® reaches more than 1 million followers, demonstrating its wide-reaching influence and ability to engage with a diverse audience interested in beauty and aesthetics. Furthermore, Aesthetic Everything® has gained significant recognition and prestige through its featured position in Entrepreneur Magazine, a testament to its leadership and influence in the PR space. This accolade is further underscored by the brand’s extensive online footprint, with over 10 million mentions across various websites and publications worldwide. This widespread acknowledgment and visibility underscore Aesthetic Everything®’s pivotal role in shaping trends, promoting brands, and influencing consumer behavior in the aesthetic and beauty sectors.
Best Hair Restoration Practice in 2024 – Awarded a “Best of North Atlanta” award as the best hair restoration surgery practice in North Atlanta by the combined readership of the Alpharetta-Roswell Herald, the Forsyth Herald, the Johns Creek Herald, the Milton Herald, the Dunwoody Crier, and the Sandy Springs Crier. The award was based on over 75,000 votes from the readers of these newspapers. August 2023.
Best of Alpharetta 2025 – Best Hair Restoration Surgery Practice. Voted #1 by the readership of My Alpharetta Magazine, with a circulation of over 30,000 in Alpharetta, GA. Eighth year in a row to have received this award. 2018-present
Best of 2023 – Atlanta Magazine – Best Doctors of Atlanta Received the “Best of 2023 Award” as a Best Doctor of Atlanta by the editors and readership of Atlanta Magazine. Atlanta Magazine is an award-winning publication founded in 1961 with a circulation of 100,000 in the Atlanta area. Seventh year in a row to have earned this award. 2015-present.
Best of 2023: Best Hair Restoration Surgeon – Atlanta, Georgia 2023 Voted #1 Best Hair Restoration Surgeon by the readership of Best Self Magazine, a premiere beauty and wellness magazine. Tenth year in a row to have earned this award. 2014-present.
Best of 2023 – Top Doctor Award – Modern Luxury – The ATLANTAN Magazine Awarded a Best of 2019 Award as a Top Doctor of Atlanta by the editors and readership of Modern Luxury – The ATLANTAN Magazine, the premier magazine of the luxury lifestyle in Atlanta, Georgia. Eighth year in a row to have earned this prestigious award. 2016-present.
Best of Atlanta 2023 – Best Hair Restoration Surgery Practice Voted #1 Best Hair Restoration Surgery practice for the City of Atlanta. Received this from the Atlanta Award Program. Eighth year in a row to have earned this award. 2016-present.
Castle Connolly Top Doctor Award in Hair Restoration Surgery. Selected as a Top Doctor by Castle Connolly Medical after peer nomination, extensive review and screening by their doctor-directed research team. Doctors do not and cannot pay to be listed as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor. Tenth year in a row to have received this distinction. 2015-present.
ARTAS™ Platinum Award Level Robotic Surgery Center Only ARTAS® Centers that transplant more than 120,000 follicles per year are given this distinction. One of only 10 centers in the United States to receive this prestigious designation. 2017
Top 500 Doctor Award for the USA – RealSelf.com RealSelf is a community-driven website composed of reviews and other information about cosmetic surgery procedures and surgeons. The RealSelf Top Doctor status is awarded to a select group of doctors who have demonstrated an ongoing commitment to answering patient questions and are transparent about their level of service by encouraging their patients to post unbiased reviews and ratings. I was ranked as a Top 500 Doctor for the USA out of every doctor on RealSelf in every specialty. 2016-present.
Center of Clinical Excellence Award – Restoration Robotics Corp. Award given to the top surgeons worldwide who demonstrate objective efficiency and outstanding results with the ARTAS® Robotic Hair Transplant System. Since 2013 my practice has had the only ARTAS® system in the State of Georgia. We are 1 of only 10 centers in the USA to have received this distinction. 2016
2015 National Winner in Plastic Surgery – Doctors’ Choice Awards The Doctors’ Choice Award is one in which my peers and colleagues cast a vote for the doctor they would choose to care for their families. Only practicing physicians and surgeons may cast a vote. The award is for the category of Plastic Surgery, nationwide USA winner.
Top Plastic Surgeon – Doctor’s Choice Awards – 2015 Voted Top Plastic Surgeon by Doctor’s Choice Awards, a review site in which doctors review and rate other doctors. Peers and colleagues of Dr. Anderson rated him 5 stars out of 5.
Top Doctor – RealSelf.com. Achieved Top Doctor status on the world’s largest community for rating of cosmetic surgery, dermatology, and other elective treatments. Only hair restoration surgeon in the State of Georgia to earn this prestigious title. 2014-present.
Okinawa Award for Outstanding Clinical Presentation – Okinawa Japan Awarded by the combined meeting of the Japan Society of Clinical Hair Restoration and the Japanese Society of Dermatologic Surgery. Presented by Dr. Akio Sato, JSCHR President, and Dr. Sataro Kurata, JSDS President. Busena Terrace Resort and Conference Center, Okinawa, Japan February 26, 2011.
Primary operating surgeon on the 1st case report of a Follicular Unit Excision (FUE) hair transplant surgery in the worldwide medical literature. Bernstein RM, Rassman WR, Anderson KW: FUE Megasessions – Evolution of a Technique. Hair Transplant Forum International, 14(3):116-17, 2004.
Merle Lawrence Research Award for the Most Outstanding Basic Science Research Paper: “Tissue Engineering of Injectable Cartilage.” Premier research award given by the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the 24th Annual Frank A. Lamberson Lectureship. University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan. 2000.
Most Outstanding Research Paper Presentation: “A Novel Method of Quantitative Facial Motion Analysis: The Maximal Static Response Assay.” Awarded at the 22nd Annual Meeting of the Walter P. Work Society. University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan. 1999.
Medical Student of the Year Award, Awarded by the Allegheny County Medical Society, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 1996.
Pitt Panthers Ice Hockey Team, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Earned a starting position on the University team for five consecutive seasons. Defensive scoring leader, ‘92-‘93 and ‘94-‘95 ice hockey seasons. 1991-1996.
United States Medical Licensing Exam – Ranked in the top 5% of all students taking the exam in 1993.
Winner’s Circle Award, College Pro Painters, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Nationwide award given to top franchise managers who have demonstrated superior leadership skills and effectiveness in running a profitable and reputable business. 1991.
Bachelor of Science, Magna Cum Laude, Pennsylvania State University, Eberly College of Science, State College, Pennsylvania. Graduated in the top four percent of the student body. 1991.
Phi-Beta-Kappa Honor Society, Lambda Chapter, Pennsylvania State University, Eberly College of Science. Elected as a lifetime member. 1991.
Wentroble Outstanding Scholar Award, Pennsylvania State University, Eberly College of Science. Awarded to top five pre-medical students in the Eberly College of Science at Penn State. 1991.
Dean’s List, Pennsylvania State University, Eberly College of Science. Member of list for eight consecutive semesters between 1988 and 1991.
Memberships & Affiliations
Fellow, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Fellow, International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery
Founder and President, American Academy of Hair Restoration Surgery
International Alliance of Hair Restoration Surgeons
FUE Europe Hair Transplant Society
American Medical Association
American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
American Hair Loss Association
American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery
American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Foundation for Facial Aesthetic Surgery
Castle Connolly Top Doctors
Editorial Board Member, Journal of Hair: Therapy and Transplantation
Faculty Member, International Society of Regenerative Medicine
Aesthetic Multispecialty Society
International Society for Stem Cell Research
Publications
Scholarly Presentations:
Anderson, KW: Advances in Surgical Hair Restoration. Presented at the annual meeting of the Walter P. Work Society, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, 2008.
Anderson KW, Rassman WR: The Difficult Patient: How to Work with Less and Make it Presentations Look Like More. Ninety minute advanced instructional course given at the 2004 ISHRS Annual Meeting, Vancouver, BC, Canada, 2004.
Anderson KW, Rassman WR: Follicular Unit Excision. Presented at the Advanced Review Course in Hair Restoration Surgery, 2004 ISHRS Annual Meeting, Vancouver, BC, Canada, 2004.
Anderson KW, Rassman WR: Follicular Isolation Technique and Follicular Unit Excision. Ninety minute advanced instructional course presented at the Advanced Workshops in Hair Restoration Surgery, 2004 ISHRS Annual Meeting, Vancouver, BC, Canada, 2004.
Anderson KW, Bernstein RM, Rassman WR: Advances in Follicular Unit Excision (FUE): Pearls, Pitfalls, and Megasessions. Presented at the Video Theater Forum in Hair Restoration Surgery, 2004 ISHRS Annual Meeting, Vancouver, BC, Canada, 2004.
Anderson KW, Baker SR: Bilateral Paramedian Forehead Flaps. Poster presentation at the Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Denver, Colorado, 2001.
Anderson KW, Baker SR, Lowe LL, Su L, Johnson TM: A Staged Excision Approach for Lentigo Maligna and Lentigo Maligna Melanoma of the Head and Neck: The ÒSquareÓ Procedure. Presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Washington, DC, 2000.
Anderson KW, Alsberg E, Rowley JR, Mooney DM: Tissue Engineering of Injectable Cartilage. Presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Washington, DC, 2000.
Anderson KW, Alsberg E, Rowley JR, Mooney DM: Injectable Polymers for Cartilage Tissue Engineering. Presented at the 24th Annual Frank A. Lamberson Lectureship, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Michigan. The associated manuscript was awarded the Merle Lawrence Award for the Most Outstanding Basic Science Research Paper in this annual scientific research competition. 2000.
Anderson KW, Shal A, Lenert JA, Johnson PC: Quantitative Facial Motion Analysis of Perioral Motion in Patients with Scleroderma. Presented at the 54th Meeting of the Canadian Society of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Toronto, Canada, 2000.
Anderson KW, Shal A, Lenert JA, Garrison JL, Medsger T, Johnson PC: A Novel Method of Facial Motion Analysis: the Maximal Static Response Assay. Presented at the annual meeting of the Walter P. Work Society, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, 1999.
Anderson KW, Aul J, Wadowsky RM, Post JC, Ehrlich GD: Molecular Analysis of Pathogens in Otitis Media with Effusion. Presented at the annual meeting of the Pennsylvania Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Hershey, PA, 1994.
Anderson KW, Penney E, Narayanan K, Liang M: Cryopreservation of Bone Grafts with Periosteum. Presented at the annual meeting of the Plastic Surgery Research Council, Ann Arbor, MI, 1994.
Ehrlich GD, Anderson KW, Preston RA, Riera A, Wadowsky RM, Post JC: Development of a multiplex-PCR assay for respiratory viruses. Presented at the midwinter research meeting of the Association for Research in Otolaryngology, Tampa, FL, 1994.
Ehrlich GD, Aul J, Anderson KW, Doyle WJ, Kerber B, Post JC: Time course comparison of Hemophilus influenzae persistence by culture and PCR in the chinchilla laniger middle ear following infection and treatment. Presented at the midwinter research meeting of the Association for Research in Otolaryngology, Tampa, FL, 1994.
Scholarly Publications:
Heavner SB, Anderson KW, Prince ME: Facial nerve paralysis associated with deep neck
Peer Reviewed abscess: two cases. Archives of Otolaryngology-H
About the Doctor
Dr. Ken Anderson, MD, FISHRS, ABHRS is the founder of Anderson Center for Hair, a state-of-the-art hair transplant center with two purpose-built facilities, one in Atlanta and the other in Alpharetta, Georgia. Dr. Anderson uniquely stands as the only board-certified facial plastic surgeon in the world with over 25 years dedicated exclusively to the specialty of hair restoration surgery. He is board certified by the American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery, the American Board of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, and the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.
He has confined his practice exclusively to the treatment of hair loss, both surgical and non-surgical, for over two decades. After graduating with honors from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Dr. Anderson completed a 6-year residency at the University of Michigan specializing in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery (ENT surgery). As a part of his training in ENT surgery, Dr. Anderson completed a fellowship in tissue engineering in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Michigan. He and his team were able to clone cartilage tissue and noninvasively surgically place the cartilage into animal models using needles. His work was so successful that it was published in Nature, one of the most prestigious and most-read academic journals in the world. His tissue engineering work at the University of Michigan was also published in PNAS (Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences), JAMA (the Journal of the American Medical Association), Journal of Infectious Disease, Annals of Otology Rhinology & Laryngology, Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery, and several others. This experience in the field of tissue engineering and biomedical engineering has given Dr. Anderson a unique perspective on many of the cutting-edge regenerative medicine treatments that are being developed to treat hair loss.
Following his residency training, Dr. Anderson completed a fellowship in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Michigan. This fellowship was under the direction of Shan Baker, MD, FACS, president of the American Board of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. For the duration of his fellowship he was the staff otolaryngologist at the Ann Arbor Veterans Administration Hospital, where he proudly served America’s Veterans.
He began in private practice in Beverly Hills, California in 2003, until 2008 when he was recruited by EMORY Healthcare to serve as the Chief of Hair Restoration Surgery. He founded Anderson Center for Hair in 2010, and offers leading-edge surgical and non-surgical treatments from the field of regenerative medicine. He is currently an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. He is also currently an Adjunct Clinical Professor in the Department of Dermatology at Emory University School of Medicine. At least once a month he hosts physicians from the Department of Dermatology at Anderson Center for Hair for live surgical procedures and patient consultations as part of Emory’s physician training program in dermatology.
Dr. Anderson is a pioneer in FUE (follicular unit excision) hair restoration surgery. His first cases in hair restoration surgery were in 2002 during his fellowship in facial plastic surgery. In 2004 was the surgeon on the first FUE surgery case published in the worldwide medical literature (Bernstein RM, Rassman WR, Anderson KW: FUE Megasessions – Evolution of a Technique. Hair Transplant Forum International, 14(3):116-17, 2004). At that time there were no specialized surgical instruments to perform FUE hair transplant surgery like there are today, and so it was questioned whether an entire hair transplant procedure was even possible using only the FUE technique. In a surgery that lasted over 18 hours Dr. Anderson used disposable 1mm biopsy punches and proved that indeed it was possible to complete an entire hair transplant surgery using only the FUE technique.
In 2010 Dr. Anderson founded the American Academy of Hair Restoration Surgery which provides on-demand didactic and practical hands-on training in all aspects of surgical hair restoration. To date he has trained over 60 physicians from around the world in the non-surgical and surgical treatment of men’s and women’s hair loss.
Dr. Anderson also treats doctors: over 5% of his patients are themselves practicing physicians and surgeons. Since 2004 he has treated patients from 48 states and 53 different countries. Winner of over 70 local, national and international awards, including securing the award for the Best Hair Restoration Practice every year for the past 10 years from Atlanta Magazine, Modern Luxury The Atlantan, and Best Self Magazine. Each year since 2015 he has been selected as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor, a peer-nominated award that only 7% of the physicians in the USA earn. Dr. Anderson has been recognized since 2019 as one of the Top 25 hair transplant centers in the world by a consumer group in the UK; only 11 of those on the list are in the USA. He has over 1000 5-star reviews on Google and RealSelf. With a dedicated surgical team that has over 180 years of combined experience in hair transplant surgery, Anderson Center for Hair is one of the most experienced hair transplant practices in the world.
Dr. Anderson gives generously to several local charities, both with financial support, as well as personally getting involved. Dr. Anderson has centered his practice and career on the specialty of hair restoration surgery, providing patients natural and permanent hair restoration surgery results, and a delightful patient experience.
ISHRS Join Year
2004
ISHRS World Congresses Attended
7
Procedures Performed
- Eyebrows
- Eyelashes
- Facelift hair revision
- Follicular Unit Excision (FUE)
- Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT)
- Medical (non-surgical) management of hair loss for men
- Medical (non-surgical) management of hair loss for women