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Dr. Bernstein Offers Hair Loss Help on Fox and Friends
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Hair Transplant Blog“Best Doctors” in New York Magazine – 2009
For the Tenth consecutive year, Robert M. Bernstein, M.D., has been selected as one of New York Magazine's "Best Doctors". The physicians are chosen through a peer review process by Castle Connolly Medical, Ltd., publishers of the guidebook Top Doctors.
Dr. Bernstein is the only hair restoration surgeon honored to be included in this list of prominent physicians for ten consecutive years... Read More
Dr. Bernstein Discusses Hair Loss in Women
In the April 30, 2009 issue of the New York Times, Dr. Bernstein, addresses the challenges in the diagnosis and proper treatment of women suffering from hair loss. He discusses medications, hair transplantation and medical options in female patients... Read More
FOX News Features Dr. Robert M. Bernstein in Special Hair Transplant Episode
On Fox News, Dr. Bernstein performs a follicular unit hair transplant to correct the hair loss and camouflage the scarring that resulted from the surgical removal of a large skin cancer.
Go to the Hair Transplant Blog to watch a video of the transplant.
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Hair Loss & Replacement for Dummies
John Wiley & Sons – creators of the hugely popular For Dummies series of books, will publish on December 3 the definitive book on hair restoration: Hair Loss & Replacement For Dummies, written by internationally respected hair transplant pioneers Dr. William R. Rassman and Dr. Robert M. Bernstein... Read More. Also visit the Press Release and Podcast Transcript
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“Best Doctors” in New York Magazine – 2008
For the Ninth consecutive year, Robert M. Bernstein, M.D., has been selected as one of New York Magazine's "Best Doctors". The physicians are chosen through a peer review process by Castle Connolly Medical, Ltd., publishers of the guidebook Top Doctors.
Dr. Bernstein is the only hair restoration surgeon honored to be included in this list of prominent physicians for nine consecutive years... Read More
Dr. Bernstein Featured on Oprah Winfrey Show
The Oprah Winfrey Show features Dr. Bernstein discussing his pioneering follicular unit hair transplant procedure, focusing on the newest diagnostic and treatment techniques for hair restoration. Dr. Mehmet Oz (health expert on The Oprah Winfrey Show) presents video footage of Dr. Bernstein performing a hair transplant and then invites the patient live onstage to be inspected by Oprah... Read More
Dr. Bernstein Awarded Appreciation Certificate by Columbia
Columbia University Medical Center awarded Robert M. Bernstein, M.D., Clinical Professor of Dermatology, a Certificate of Appreciation for sustained contributions to the academic programs of the Department of Dermatology, Columbia University. The Department stated that they were “deeply grateful for your continuing support of Columbia’s academic programs and of graciously giving your time and sharing your wisdom with the house staff and medical residents”... Read More. Also visit Press Release and Podcast Transcript.
How To Interview A Hair Restoration Doctor
In this informative article about how to choose the right hair transplant doctor, Dr. Bernstein is mentioned as an important pioneer in the evolution of surgical hair restoration. The article by J. F. Fotrell, includes questions to ask a prospective hair transplant surgeon and red flags to look out for... Read More
Dr. Bernstein On Bravo TV's Queer Eye Program
In episode #231 entitled “Engagement”, Kyan Douglas, the resident grooming expert for Queer Eye brought Jeff L. and his best friend Mike, both of whom were concerned about their thinning hair, to see Dr. Robert Bernstein for a hair transplant consultation... Read More
Bernstein Medical Receives World Wide Web Award
The World Wide Web Health Awards, organized by the Health Information Resource Center (HIRC), names BernsteinMedical.com one of the Internet’s best resources for outstanding health information, based on accuracy, success in reaching the targeted audience, and overall quality...
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Dr. Bernstein Appointed Clinical Professor at Columbia
The Trustees of Columbia University named hair transplant pioneer Dr. Bernstein Clinical Professor of Dermatology.
This promotion was based on Dr. Bernstein’s teaching, lectures, research, original scientific papers, and outstanding patient care. Robert M. Bernstein, MD, FAAD, is an Attending at the New York Presbyterian Hospital...
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“Best Doctors” in New York Magazine – 2007
Robert M. Bernstein, MD has been selected as one of New York Magazine’s “Best Doctors” for the eighth year in a row.
l annual issue in New York Magazine, June 11, 2007, presents the findings of Castle Connolly Medical Ltd., publishers of the guidebook, Top Doctors: New York Metro Area.Dr. Bernstein is the only hair restoration surgeon honored to be included in this list of prominent physicians for eight consecutive years.
"Densitometry" makes Cover of Hair Transplant Forum
To give hair restoration surgeons more precise diagnostic information in their evaluation for patients considering hair transplants, Drs. Bernstein and Dr. Rassman use the techniques of densitometry and video-microscopy to analyze the scalp under high-powered magnification.
The technique gives important information on hair density, the composition of the patient’s follicular units and the diameter of their hair shafts. The new instruments give doctors vital information for making decisions about whether patients are candidates for hair transplant surgery, the amount of donor tissue needed for the hair restoration, and to help them better predict how the results of hair transplants will ultimately look. Publication, Podcast and Press Release
New Facility for Bernstein Medical in New York
Bernstein Medical – Center for Hair Restoration has moved to a new, state-of-the-art facility in mid-town Manhattan. The office is centrally located in the Park 55 building at 110 East 55th Street.
The new office is specially engineered for performing our pioneering follicular unit hair transplant procedures and innovative corrective surgery with custom surgical suites for patient comfort and operational efficiency. Announcement and Press Release
Dr. Bernstein Profiled in Gotham Magazine
In Gotham Magazine’s November issue, writer Beth Landman focuses on the latest tends in aesthetic self-improvement. Her article entitled, “A Cut Above” profiles 11 of New York’s top doctors whose practices are devoted to appearance enhancement.
Dr. Bernstein was chosen for his pioneering work in Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT). Read More
NY Japion Features Dr. Bernstein in Hair Loss Series
NY Japion is a weekly newspaper in Japanese language, published in the New York tri-state area. This series focuses on hair loss in men and women. The TV producer, Hideo Nakamura, who is bald himself, is on a mission to help fellow bald men have a more fulfilled, fun, life and to raise their self esteem. Nakamura interviewed New York hair restoration surgeon, and authority on hair transplantation, Robert M. Bernstein, MD, for the weekly series. Read More
The term "follicular unit transplantation" (FUT) has become so firmly embedded in our consciousness that we often consider it synonymous with hair transplantation in general. Surgeons new to the field may be unaware of its origin and how the concept evolved. In the 1980s, many separate clinics were developing total micrografting techniques to improve the naturalness of hair transplantation. Read More “Best Doctors” in New York Magazine – 2006
Robert M. Bernstein, MD has been selected as one of New York Magazine’s “Best Doctors” for the seventh year in a row.
This special annual issue in New York Magazine, June 13, 2006, presents the findings of Castle Connolly Medical Ltd., publishers of the guidebook, Top Doctors: New York Metro Area. 
Dr. Bernstein is the only hair restoration surgeon honored to be included in this list of prominent physicians for seven consecutive years.
Also visit New York Magazine Online and Castle Connolly Medical Ltd
Online Lectures Taught by Pioneering Hair Transplant Surgeon
Online slide presentations with audio commentary are helping to make our understanding of surgical hair transplant procedures clearer. Dr. Bernstein, a renown teacher, lecturer and surgeon, is bringing his presentations on state-of-the-art hair restoration techniques directly to patients. Dr. Bernstein has conducted presentations on his innovative hair transplantation techniques at medical conferences around the world. At these presentations, healthcare participants have learned about the nuances of hair transplant surgery from one of the pioneers of the current standard in hair restoration surgery. Read More
Dr. Bernstein Authors Hair Transplant Blog
Hair transplant surgeon, Robert M. Bernstein M.D,. joins the Blogsphere to help dispel the myths about hair loss and its treatment.
The “Hair Transplant Blog” serves as a clearinghouse for important concerns of both men and women suffering from hair loss.
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Dr. Bernstein Discusses Hair Loss and its Treatment on NPR
Hair transplant surgeon Robert M. Bernstein M.D. was recently interviewed on National Public Radio’s “The People’s Pharmacy”. Invited to speak about hair loss, Dr. Bernstein offered insights about the causes of hereditary baldness and it’s solutions including hair transplantation.
The show, which airs starting in May, is entitled “Dealing with hair Loss” and addresses issues such as the importance of hair to our sense of well being.
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Doctor Develops New Instrument for Hair Restoration
PRESS RELEASEIn a new article appearing on the cover of Hair Transplant Forum International, the official publication of The International Society of Hair Transplant Surgeons (ISHRS), pioneering hair transplant surgeon Robert M. Bernstein MD, along with his colleague Dr. William R. Rassman, recently revealed details about a “New Instrumentation for Three-Step Follicular Unit Extraction”.
Dr. Bernstein is known throughout the world of medicine as author of the landmark publication; “Follicular Transplantation” which described a new hair restoration technique in which he was able to transplant hair exactly as it grows – in naturally occurring groups called follicular units. That paper, together with two dozen other major publications, has revolutionized the way hair transplants are now performed – moving away from “doll’s hair” like plugs and into the realm of natural, undetectable hair patterns. Read More
The Secrets to Hiding Celebrities' Hair Loss
In a recent article “The Secrets to Hiding Celebrities' Hair Loss,” published in the New Jersey newspaper, The Bergen Record, author Abigail Leichman pondered the variety of techniques used by celebrities to battle hair loss. Articles such as these put a spotlight on the fairly recent phenomenon of celebrity hairline watching that has sprouted up in the media and on the web. Chat rooms are filled with speculation about the seeming rise and fall (and sometimes rise again) of follicles for such stars as Matt Lauer, Mel Gibson and Jude Law. And for sports figures like Tiger Woods and Pete Sampras. Ms. Leichman comments that such stars as Dennis Miller, Johnny Depp, Owen Wilson and Matt Damon must increasingly depend upon their stylists to avoid bad hair days.
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Bernstein Medical Launches Follicular Unit Forum.Com, a New Website Where Hair Transplant Questions are Answered by Actual Patients
PRESS RELEASEFollicular Unit Forum is unique in that it affords visitors an opportunity to anonymously ask questions about the “ins and outs” of hair transplant surgery, of those who actually have had the state-of-the-art Follicular Unit Hair Transplant procedures.
Questions are posted to people who have actually undergone hair restoration procedures. Individuals who are considering a surgical solution to their hereditary baldness are able to search through “threads” or conversations that will answer their most pressing concerns such as; what to expect before, during and after a hair transplant, and what kind of procedure one should have. Read More
Dr. Bernstein Presents at ISHRS 13th Annual Scientific Meeting in Sidney, Australia
PRESS RELEASESome of the world’s most renown hair transplant surgeons gathered this month to hear about the latest cutting edge methods in surgical hair restoration. Speakers included Robert M. Bernstein. M.D. founder of Bernstein Medical – Center for Hair Restoration , New York, NY
The International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS) recently held their 13th annual scientific meeting. A broad range of topics were explored including; the most recent research in cloning, the latest proven medical therapies to prevent hair loss, and the newest concepts in the harvesting of donor hair follicles used for transplanting. The event was capped off with a live hair transplant surgery workshop.
As the largest non-profit voluntary organization comprised of over 650 hair restoration physicians, the ISHRS is the first international society created to promote continuing quality improvement and education. Read More
Dr. Bernstein on The “Today” Show
“Today” on NBC Wed, June 1st at 7:30-9:00 AM, hosted by Matt Lauer.The Today Show airs a special, three-day series on hair loss and its treatment called “Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow.” The series runs from Tuesday, May 31st, through Thursday, June 2nd.
Tuesday’s program is an overview of hair loss that examines why hair is important in our society, the causes of male pattern baldness, and some historical aspects of hair loss. The Wednesday program focuses on hair transplantation and other types of surgical hair restoration. Dr. Bernstein is featured in this segment. On Thursday, non-surgical treatments are discussed. Read More
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Hair Transplant Surgeon, Robert M. Bernstein MD, is Featured in "GQ Magazine"
GQ Magazine publishes a much talked about article on hair transplantation entitled “Grow Your Own” featuring an interview with Dr. Bernstein.
At issue are two methods of hair restoration: min-micrografting and follicular unit transplantation. The methods are similar, to an extent...but FUT, co-developed by New York hair transplant surgeon, Robert M. Bernstein, M.D., is the more advanced of the hair transplant procedures, producing cosmetically superior results. Read More
Dr. Bernstein Authors Text Book Chapter
“Surgery of the Skin: Procedural Dermatology,” published in 2005 by Elsevier-Mosby and Edited by Robinson, Hanke, Sengelmann and Siegel is monumental work that covers the entire spectrum of dermatologic surgical procedures. In the editor’s words, the goal of this 872 page textbook is: “To capture the art and practice of dermatologic surgery at the beginning of this century.”
It is to be used as the core surgical textbook for dermatologic training programs. The book is divided into four parts: Part I – Basic Surgical Concepts, Part II – Essential Surgical Skills, III – Aesthetic Surgical Procedures, and IV – Special Procedures. Read More
Dr. Bernstein Writes Chapters in Hair Transplant Book
“Hair Transplantation” published by Elsevier-Saunders and Edited by Robert S. Haber and Dowling B. Stough is a medical textbook focusing on surgical hair restoration that is part of a series entitled “Procedures in Cosmetic Dermatology.”
Dr. Bernstein co-authored the chapters in the book on Follicular Unit Transplantation and Follicular Unit Extraction, covering the philosophy, basic science, and techniques in a practical clinical format. Read More
Healthology Launches Video Interviews with Dr. Bernstein
Robert M. Bernstein M.D. is asked to provide expert medical commentary in two videos produced by Healthology. The video topics include “Hair Transplantation Techniques” and “Using Cloning Techniques in Hair Transplantation”.
Healthology, the leading producer of broadcast and webcast programming that provides consumers with direct access to top medical experts, produced an important series of videos on hair loss. As Associate Clinical Professor of Dermatology, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, Dr Bernstein was a vital part of the interview series. Read More
The Early Show Interview with Dr. Bernstein on CBS
Highly rated CBS television program “The Early Show” invited Robert M. Bernstein M.D. to a three-part series on women and hair loss. In this much talked about exploration, Dr. Bernstein helped the audience better understand current female hair loss treatment options.Dr. Bernstein was asked to outline treatments used to fight balding for both men and women. He discussed several of the new ways that science is addressing the problems associated with hair loss. Read More
Dr. Bernstein Authors Section in “Dermatologic Clinics”
“Dermatologic Clinics” is a hard-cover quarterly peer review publication with comprehensive, state-of-the-art information by experts in the field of dermatology. In a 2005 issue entitled “Advanced Cosmetic Surgery”, Dr. Bernstein is lead author of the article: “Follicular Unit Transplantation: 2005.” This valuable contribution to the field of surgical hair restoration explores techniques and best practices of the surgical procedure known as Follicular Unit Transplantation that Dr. Bernstein pioneered and is now considered the state-of-the-art in hair transplant surgery. Read More
Dr. Bernstein on ABC's Good Morning America
Charlie Gibson and Good Morning America, invited Dr. Bernstein for a live interview and filmed the hair transplant surgery of patient Charles Teacher in a show entitled "The Bald Facts". Transcript of ABC Interview on Hair Restoration
Dr. Bernstein on the Discovery Channel
Dr. Bernstein is featured expert surgeon in hair transplantation repair on the Discovery Channel’s special program entitled “Cosmetic Surgery Gone Wrong.”
Dr. Bernstein is filmed repairing the hair plugs from a poorly done surgery performed on patient Ken Gold. Transcript of Hair Transplant Repair Interview on Discovery
Dr. Bernstein Receives “Platinum Follicle Award”
The 2001 Platinum Follicle Award is presented to Robert M. Bernstein, MD, at the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery 9th Annual Meeting in Puerta Vallarta Mexico for “Outstanding Achievement” in scientific and clinical research in hair restoration. The Follicle Award is the highest honor given by the ISHRS. “Dr. Bernstein has contributed to the field of hair transplantation in dramatic and substantial ways, revolutionizing the advancement of Follicular Unit Hair Transplantation. His published articles have become ‘Bibles’ for this methodology.” Read More
Dr. Bernstein named “Surgeon of the Month”
The “Surgeon of the Month” award is presented to Robert M. Bernstein, M.D. by Hair Transplant Forum International, the official publication of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery. Dr. Bernstein introduced the concept of "follicular transplantation" in 1995 in the International Journal of Aesthetic and Restorative Surgery, which recommended that in all hair transplant procedures, the implants should consist of only the naturally occurring follicular units. He has been a strong advocate of using follicular transplantation for the best possible cosmetic result, and has encouraged his colleagues to use this approach in both his writings and lectures. Read More
Dr. Bernstein introduces Follicular Transplantation at the American Academy of Dermatology
Dr. Bernstein introduces the concept of Follicular Unit Transplantation at the 55th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology in San Francisco in 1997. This landmark presentation, reviewed in Cosmetic Surgery Times, describes his new hair transplant procedure that would revolutionize surgical hair restoration over the next five years. Bernstein describes the technique that involves moving thousands of individual, naturally occurring follicular units from the donor area to the front and top of the scalp, in a way that produces completely natural results. Read MoreHair Site Annual Award for Excellence Goes to Dr. Bernstein
Dr. Bernstein is one of the most sought after hair transplant surgeons in the United States. He is one of the very few in the industry who is still involved in scientific and clinically related hair restoration research while engaging in hair transplant practice.
Dr. Bernstein is the author of numerous scientific journals related to hair restoration, currently the most widely published author on the subject of Follicular Unit Transplantation. Read More Dr. Bernstein Shows That Microscopic Dissection Offers Superior Yield
The dissecting microscope takes some getting used to, but using it makes more efficient use of donor hair during follicular unit hair transplant procedures than magnifying loupes with transillumination, reported Dr. Robert Bernstein of Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York.
"A limiting factor in all hair restoration surgery is the patient's finite donor supply. . . Meticulous stereomicroscopic dissection should help preserve... Read More Dr. Bernstein Featured in Newsday Hair Loss Article
“The diagnosis and treatment for men and women is very different,” said Dr. Robert M. Bernstein, Assistant Professor of Dermatology at Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons. Women usually have a diffuse type of hair loss with thinning all over while men keep a permanent zone on the back and sides. Many women lose hair because of anemia, gynecological issues, thyroid disorders, or stress. "A medical evaluation is extremely important to rule out underlying medical conditions," said Bernstein. Read More
Dr. Norwood on the Origin of Follicular Transplantation
The evolution of "follicular transplantation" can be attributed to three people. Dr. Robert Bernstein coined the phrase and advanced the concept. Dr. Bob Limmer introduced the use of the binocular microscope, providing the technology, and Dr. David Seager showed by direct hair counts, comparing the growth of grafts cut with and without the microscope, how the hair growth was improved when the follicular unit was kept intact. Read MoreStandardizing the Classification and Description of Hair Transplant Techniques in Cosmetic Surgery Times
"We felt it was necessary to clearly define follicular unit hair transplantation and mini-micrografting cut to size," explained Dr. Bernstein, Assistant Clinical Professor of Dermatology, College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, New York. "Follicular unit transplantation has many theoretical advantages... having standardized definitions of these hair transplantation techniques will allow us to make valid comparisons."
Dr. Bernstein said the elements defining follicular unit hair transplantation include exclusive transplantation of hair in its naturally occurring individual follicular units... Read More
“An Idea Whose Time Has Come” by O’tar T. Norwood, MD
I just returned from visiting Dr. Bob Bernstein in New York, and was impressed with his operation and even more impressed with his thoughts, observations, and insights into hair transplant surgery. He applies scientific methods to his work, is academically honest, and has an almost eerie instinctive knowledge of hair transplant surgery. Of course he has Dr. Bill Rassman to work with, but it is still remarkable. Dr. Bernstein is best known for introducing follicular transplantation to hair transplant surgery. Read More
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