Doctor David Josephitis DO, FISHRS

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Dr. David Josephitis DO, FISHRS

Membership Status

ISHRS Fellow Member

Awards

ABHRS Diplomate more info Certification Note The International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS), the largest hair restoration organization in the world, recognizes and holds in the highest regard the standards and qualifications of the American/International Board of Hair Restoration Surgery (ABHRS/IBHRS). The ISHRS recognizes the ABHRS/IBHRS as having the most rigorous certification process specific to the field of hair restoration which includes a psychometrically validated written examination.

Location

Shapiro Medical Group, 5270 West 84th Street
Suite 500
Bloomington
MN
55437
United States

Alternate Clinic Address

(800) 843-1989

Education, ISHRS Fellowship Training Programs, & Board Certifications

Diplomate: American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery


Diplomate: American Board of Internal Medicine


Hair Restoration Surgery Fellowship: Orlando, FL

Memberships & Affiliations

International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery


American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery. Currently on the Board of Directors

American Osteopathic Association

Publications

Multiple presentations at ISHRS conferences.
Faculty at multiple live patient workshops.

About the Doctor

Dr. David Josephitis is a full time hair restoration surgeon working with both men and women suffering from hair loss.  He is a diplomate of the American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery (ABHRS).


After completing his undergraduate studies at the University of Illinois, he earned his medical degree from Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Then, immediately following his Internal Medicine training at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix, and after becoming board certified in Internal Medicine, he began his specialty training in Hair Transplantation Surgery.  He successfully completed one of the few ISHRS-recognized hair transplantation fellowships in the field.   After over five years of experience in the full-time practice of hair restoration, Dr. Josephitis joined the practice of Shapiro Medical Group in Minneapolis, MN with Drs. Ron and Paul Shapiro.


Dr. Josephitis was drawn to hair transplantation because it is one of the few specialties that requires both an analytical and an aesthetic mind. “I have always enjoyed creating,” he said, “hair transplant surgery gives me the unbelievable opportunity to actually recreate a person’s physical appearance and, at the same time, help improve their overall sense of confidence and self esteem.”  The basis from which Dr. Josephitis draws his medical philosophy has always been to be a great surgeon in addition to an outstanding physician. “I believe there is a benefit in a hair transplant surgeon having both a medical and surgical background,” he stated, “As a surgeon, I can give the patient the most natural looking transplant the industry has to offer. As a physician, I get to enjoy great relationships with my patients as their hair loss specialist.  With my background in Internal Medicine, I can assure the patient that he or she is an appropriate surgical candidate.” For Dr. Josephitis, the most satisfying aspect of being a hair transplant surgeon is relieving his patients of the burden they feel when losing their hair. “Hair loss is a serious and troubling issue that many deal with on a daily basis,” he said, “I enjoy taking this strain and concern out of a person’s life and making their hair a non-issue.”


In addition to being a diplomate of the ABHRS, Dr. Josephitis is also a member and fellow of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS).  He has also lectured and performed surgeries at the society’s live surgery workshops.  At these ISHRS – sponsored workshops, beginners and advanced surgeons alike get a chance to learn and perfect the art and science of the specialty. 

Year Joined ISHRS

2005

ISHRS World Congresses Attended

15

Procedures Performed

  • Ethnic hair
  • Eyebrows
  • 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