The Only Recognized Certification for Hair Restoration Surgery
Every surgeon recognized as a Diplomate has demonstrated proficiency in extensive written and oral examinations — each psychometrically validated to discriminate safe, aesthetically sensitive practice.
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For patients and physicians alike
Whether you are looking for a certified surgeon or pursuing board certification, ABHRS is your starting point.
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Search the worldwide directory of ABHRS Diplomates near you.
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Read the general application requirements and routes to certification.
Learn moreWhy Certification Matters
Any licensed physician can legally perform hair restoration surgery — skill levels vary significantly.
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What it takes to become a Diplomate
To become a Diplomate of the ABHRS, a physician must demonstrate training, evidence of post-training surgical experience, aesthetic skill, and a comprehensive clinical understanding of hair loss and its treatment modalities.
To qualify for the annual examination, a candidate must present case logs and operative reports with surgical details and before-and-after photographs, providing evidence of high-quality cosmetic and aesthetic results.
Written Examination
Multiple-choice items measuring knowledge of facts, concepts, principles and procedures — and the application of knowledge to simulated situations testing problem solving and critical thinking.
Oral Examination
Oral protocols measuring simulated clinical problem solving. A candidate must pass both components to become Board Certified.
Statistically Validated
The ABHRS exam stands as the only psychometrically and statistically validated examination dedicated to the specialty of hair restoration surgery.
Certification
Four routes to becoming a Diplomate
All applicants must meet the general requirements and the criteria for one of the following routes.
Experience Route
For established practitioners with documented post-training experience in hair restoration surgery meeting the Board's case and duration requirements.
Fellowship Route
For physicians who have completed a recognized hair restoration surgery fellowship under the supervision of qualified Diplomates.
Certificate of Added Qualification for Physicians New to the Specialty
A pathway for physicians who are new to the specialty and building toward full Diplomate certification.
Physician Directory
Find a certified hair restoration surgeon near you
Search by name, country, or state — every listing is a verified ABHRS Diplomate.
Why ABHRS
A board you and your patients can trust
The mission: to act for the benefit of the public, establish specialty standards, and examine surgeons' skill, knowledge and aesthetic judgment in hair restoration surgery.
Validated Examinations
Diplomates pass extensive written and oral examinations, each statistically validated for safe, aesthetically sensitive practice.
Recognized by the ISHRS
Endorsed by the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery — the leading authority on hair loss treatment and restoration.
Code of Ethics
Every Diplomate is bound by the ABHRS/IBHRS Code of Ethics, putting patient safety and honesty first.
Global Expert Network
Diplomates have ongoing access to a worldwide network of peers for confidential discussion of difficult clinical and ethical cases.
Voices
What Diplomates say about ABHRS
“Certification with the ABHRS required that I elevate my practice standards and continue my lifelong commitment to ongoing education in our field. As a diplomate I have access to the collective resources of the highest caliber of surgeons worldwide; my fellow diplomates of the ABHRS.”
Timothy Carman
MD, FISHRS, ABHRS
“The ABHRS is the organization that patients need to refer to when seeking a well-qualified hair surgeon. The process of passing the ABHRS examinations results in excellent qualified hair surgeons with high ethical values and principles.”
Greg Williams
MBBS
“Patients of ABHRS Diplomates can feel confident that their doctor has not only demonstrated a high level of knowledge by passing the ABHRS examination, but that they have on-going access to advice from a network of experts around the world.”
Ken L. Williams, Jr.
DO, FISHRS, ABHRS
Resources
Case studies, news & videos
Learn from work completed by certified ABHRS providers.
Linear Morphea en Coup de Sabre (LM ECDS)
A clinical case documenting hair restoration treatment in a patient with linear morphea en coup de sabre.
Read moreCase StudyHair Transplant Repair of Scarring from Cancer Treatments
Repair of hair loss and scarring resulting from cancer treatment using advanced transplant techniques.
Read moreNewsCongratulations to the New Members!
Welcoming the newest class of ABHRS Diplomates who have successfully completed the certification process.
Read moreVideoWhy ABHRS? — The Need for Certification
Leading surgeons discuss why ABHRS certification matters for patients and the specialty.
Read moreReady to begin your certification journey?
Start today by reading the general application requirements and the routes to certification — or send us a general inquiry.
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