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Dr. Ron Shapiro, MD, FISHRS

Shapiro Medical Group

Minneapolis, MN, USA

35+ years experience

About

Dr. Ron Shapiro is the founder and medical director of Shapiro Medical Group in Minneapolis. He has specialized in hair transplantation since 1990 and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery. Dr. Shapiro co-authored the primary textbook studied by physicians worldwide learning hair transplantation, often referred to as 'the Bible' of the field. He received the Golden Follicle Award in 2004 for outstanding patient care and contributions to hair restoration.

Credentials

Medical School

Not publicly disclosed

Residency

Not publicly disclosed

Specializations

FUEFUTHairline DesignMale Pattern BaldnessFemale Hair Loss

Professional Affiliations

✓International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS)
✓American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery (ABHRS)

Published Research

📄Hair Transplantation (co-authored textbook, known as 'the Bible' of hair transplantation)

Notable Achievements

⭐Co-author of the leading textbook on hair transplantation
⭐Recipient of the Golden Follicle Award in 2004
⭐Served on the Board of Governors of ISHRS since 1999
⭐Lectured at over 100 conferences in more than 20 countries