Georgios Zontos, MD, MSc, PhD, FISHRS

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Georgios Zontos, MD, MSc, PhD, FISHRS

Membership Status

Fellow

Haarklinikken Aps
Amaliagade 42
Copenhagen

1256 -DK

DK

Web: https://www.zontoshairclinic.com

Phone:  +30 2108980750

Alternate Address

14 POROU , VOULA GREECE 16673 .GEORGIOS ZONTOS MD ,PhD,BSc,MSc ,FISHRS ,ABHRS

moc.cinilcriahsotnozobfsctd-3a88ea@ofni

www.zontoshairclinic.com

Education, ISHRS Fellowship Training Programs, & Board Certifications

  1. Fellow ,INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF HAIR RESTORATION SURGERY 2017
  2. Diplomate ,AMERICAN BOARD OF HAIR RESTORATION SURGERY 2016
  3. MEDICAL DOCTOR
  4. FUE HAIR SURGEON
  5. PHYSICS DEGREE
  6. MASTER DEGREE
  7. PhD DEGREE

Publications

Publications:

1)Georgios Zontos :Methods of mathematical modeling in FUE hair transplantation technique ,and how it can be optimized by using image processing .M.Sc. thesis ,University of Patras –School of Medicine 2013

2) G. Zontos, P. Rose, G. Nikiforidis: A mathematical proof of how the outgrowth angle of the hair follicles influences the injury to the donor area in FUE harvesting. Dermatologic Surgery, October 2014 Volume 40 ,Issue 10

3) Zontos G.: The physics of follicular unit extraction, στο: Lam S., Williams K., Hair transplant 360, 2015, p.45

4)Georgios Zontos :What are the keys to minimizing evidence of extraction in the donor area in FUE .FUE round table questions and answers, Forum 2016(20(4) :(138-148))

5)Georgios Zontos :Design and implementation of image processing system and mathematical algorithms in order to optimize the FUE hair transplantation technique, PhD Thesis. University of PATRAS-School of Medicine .Greece 2016

6)G.Zontos, K.Williams ,G.Nikiforidis :Minimizing injury to the donor area in FUE harvesting .The Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology .March 2017 Volume 16 issue 1 p.61-69

7)P.Rose ,G.Zontos :Examination of exit angle of hair at the skin surface versus the internal angle of Hair as it relates to the FUE/FIT harvesting method .FORUM INTERNATIONAL Jan -Feb 2017

Presentations

1)G.Zontos :Mathematical hair growth model ,International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery, 18th Annual Meeting BOSTON 2010

2)G.Zontos :Mathematical approach of lateral and sagittal incisions , International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery 19th Annual Meeting ANCORAGE 2011

3)G.Zontos:Hair restoration for congenital etiology baldness in occipital region of the head for a 15 year old male patient using FUE ,International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery, 19th Annual Meeting ANCORAGE 2011

4)G.Zontos :.Scar repair for a 15 year old male patient using FUE.International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery, 20th Annual Meeting Bahamas 2012

5) G. Zontos, G. Nikiforidis: How the outgrowth of the hair follicles influences the injury on the donor area in FUE. A mathematical approach to the problem, International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery, 20th Annual Meeting, Bahamas 2012.

6) G. Zontos, G. Nikiforidis: How Image Processing in FUE harvesting can be used in calculating the reduction of skin trauma by injecting normal saline, International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery, 21st Annual Meeting, 2013, San Francisco.

7) G. Zontos, P. Theoharakis, G. Nikiforidis: A Novel Integrated Database System for Follicular Units Transplant, Based on Micro-Photos Image Analysis and Statistical Inference, 22nd International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery Annual Meeting, 2014, Kuala Lumpur – Malaysia.

8) G. Zontos, G. Nikiforidis: A scientific description of transection rate in FUE: reasons and solutions, International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery Annual Meeting, 23rd Annual Meeting, 2015, Chicago. –

9) G.Zontos:FUE hair transplantation technique: Annual scientific meeting of Danish association of Plastic Surgery .Middlefart-Denmark 2015

10)G.Zontos :A comparison study of transection rate and wound surface size cause by a manual and motorized sharp punch in FUE . 24th ISHRS World Congress .Las Vegas 2016.

11)G.Zontos:An Application of a Computer Aided Diagnosis (CAD) and Treatment Planning System in FUE Harvesting Procedure. Design, Review and Practical Evaluation. 24th ISHRS World Congress .Las Vegas 2016.

12)G.Zontos :The potential regeneration of transected hair follicles in the donor area using FUE.25th ISHRS World Congress, Prague 2017

 

Moderator

– Moderator at the session; New innovations .23rd ISHRS Annual Scientific Meeting .Chicago 2015

Faculty Member :

-Faculty member at: PRINCIPLES OF FUE/FIT Workshop 101 18th ISHRS Annual Meeting BOSTON 2010

-Faculty member at: FUE hands- on Course: Manual -non powered FUE techniques and Instrumentations .23rd ISHRS annual scientific meeting .Chicago 2015.

-Faculty member at: Basic FUE Workshop .24TH ISHRS World Congress .Las Vegas 2016

About the Doctor

Dr. Georgios Zontos, MD, PhD is an internationally recognized physician–scientist and leader in hair restoration surgery, with extensive executive, academic, and clinical experience at the highest international level. He served for more than 12 years as Medical Director of Haarklinikken, Denmark, where he oversaw clinical excellence, research integration, and advanced patient care within one of Europe’s most prominent hair restoration institutions. He is also the CEO and Founder of Zontos Hair and Skin Clinic, Athens, Greece.

Dr. Zontos holds academic degrees in Physics, Medicine, and Medical Physics (BSc, MD, MSc), as well as a PhD in Medicine, reflecting a rare interdisciplinary foundation that underpins his scientific, analytical, and evidence-based approach to hair restoration surgery. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery (ABHRS) and has been a Fellow of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (FISHRS) since 2017, in recognition of his sustained contributions to clinical practice, research, and education. He also serves as an Oral Protocol Examiner for the ABHRS certification examinations, contributing directly to the maintenance of international professional standards.

 Dr. Zontos is the author of numerous peer-reviewed scientific articles and has delivered multiple invited lectures, oral presentations, and workshops at national and international congresses, reflecting his active engagement in academic research and continuing medical education. In parallel with his clinical career, Dr. Zontos holds multiple senior leadership and governance roles within leading international professional organizations. He currently serves as Elected Secretary of the American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery (ABHRS), Chairman of the ABHRS Credentialing Committee, and Member of the ABHRS Board of Directors (since 2022), participating in strategic governance, policy development, and the global credentialing of hair restoration surgeons. He previously served as Chairman of the ISHRS Europe Council (2022–2023) and as a Member of the ISHRS Europe Council (2021–2023), contributing to regional strategy, educational initiatives, and cross-border professional collaboration within the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery.

 Dr. Zontos currently serves as Chairman of the ISHRS Morbidity & Mortality Course, a role central to patient safety, quality assurance, and evidence-based surgical practice. In recognition of his expertise in live surgical education, he was appointed Chairman of the ISHRS Europe Live Surgery Workshop 2024, held in Milan, Italy, where he directed scientific content, faculty coordination, and procedural standards for one of ISHRS’s most demanding educational platforms.

Academically,Dr. Zontos has maintained an active research presence. As a Researcher at the University of Patras School of Medicine, he coordinated a major hair transplantation research program from 2010 to 2016. Since 2019, he has served as Scientific Coordinator of the FUE Summer School, hosted at the University of Patras in collaboration with the FUE Europe Society and the Department of Dermatology of the University of Patras Medical School, contributing to the structured training of physicians in advanced FUE techniques.

Dr. Zontos was also a member of the scientific team responsible for the development of Follysis, an advanced, purpose-built software platform designed to optimize hair restoration practice. The system enables comprehensive patient data archiving, treatment planning, outcome quantification, and early, accurate diagnosis of hair loss, supporting both clinical excellence and research outcomes.

He is a fully licensed physician registered with Sundhedsstyrelsen (the Danish National Board of Health) and holds medical licensure in Greece, with full authorization to practice medicine independently in both countries.

 Dr Zontos is also registered with the Sundhedsstryrelsen, or the National Board of Health, the supreme professional health care authority in Denmark. The Sundhedsstryrelse, which considers Dr Zontos to be in “good standing”, has granted him the right to practice medicine and the permission to practice independently as a physician under licence number 06D8L. Since 19 May 2008, Dr Zontos has been registered to practice hair transplantation, including pre-assessing the patient before hair transplantation in Denmark under registration number 7-703-23-115/1/ANM. In addition he is qualified for independent practice in Greece and the UK.

Actively participating at the forefront of research, Dr. Zontos has pioneered an advanced method of follicular unit extraction (FUE), called the Long Hair FUE. This method dramatically improves on traditional FUE by avoiding any shaving to the donor area. Dr. Zontos also developed a technique of minimizing the skin injury to the donor area while improving the quality of the extracted follicular units. This method increases the survival rate and results in a high density, natural, undetectable fashion. This method was recently presented at the 20th ISHRS conference in the Bahamas. He is also involved in research investigating the use of robotics in hair transplantation .

He has performed the FUE procedure on approximately 5000 patients in Denmark, Greece, Germany, France, Cyprus, UK, Israel and South Africa with great success. As medical director of Haarklinikken, he has established a practice dedicated exclusively to providing the very best in medical and surgical treatments for hair loss. His unwavering focus on state-of-the-art medical and surgical techniques and dedication to patient advocacy has firmly established him as a leader in the field of hair restoration.

ISHRS Join Year

2011

ISHRS World Congresses Attended

15

Procedures Performed

  • Body hair transplantation
  • Ethnic hair
  • Eyebrows
  • Facelift hair revision
  • Female hair restoration surgery
  • 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
  • Scar revision