Dr. John E. Frank, MD, is a distinguished Alopecia and Hair Follicle Surgeon, serving as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Otolaryngology at Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons and The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. Notably, Dr. Frank is also remembered as a former Tight End for the San Francisco 49ers from 1984-1989. With almost 15 years of experience in hair restoration, he has treated over 10,000 patients and performed more than 2,500 hair transplants in New York City and beyond. Dr. Frank employs a comprehensive approach to hair restoration, combining FDA-approved drug therapies, a pioneering technique called Biocapillation™, and hair transplant surgery. He received his M.D. from Ohio State University, completed his training in Chicago, and later established a plastic surgery clinic in San Francisco, specializing in cosmetic facial plastic surgery and hair transplantation.
Board-certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology and a Diplomate of the American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery, Dr. Frank is also an associate fellow of the American College of Surgeons and affiliated with Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. His extensive training and experience in head, neck, and skull base surgery enable him to offer a wide range of hair and scalp reconstruction techniques, including follicular grafting, flap and reduction procedures, follicular unit extraction, and hairline lowering. Dr. Frank is a recognized expert in hair restoration, having published numerous peer-reviewed articles and delivered national presentations. His dedication to individualized care and pioneering techniques, such as the introduction of Biocapillation™ to North America, sets him apart as a leading figure in the field of hair restoration. Dr. Frank’s commitment to research and patient care, combined with his unique background as a professional athlete, underscores his holistic approach to treating hair loss.
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