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Georgia Hair Transplant
Regulations

Regulatory body: Georgia Composite Medical Board

Who Can Perform

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Physicians (MD/DO)

Can perform hair transplant surgery

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Physician Assistants

May perform under physician supervision per delegation protocol

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Nurse Practitioners

Georgia requires physician collaboration for NPs; NPs cannot independently perform surgery

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Technicians

Georgia does not have specific regulations addressing hair transplant technicians

Key Regulations

Delegation Rules

Georgia Medical Practice Act allows delegation of medical acts to qualified persons under physician supervision. The physician must exercise appropriate oversight.

Office-Based Surgery

Georgia has office-based surgery guidelines but less stringent than some states

Facility Requirements

Accreditation Required:Not universally required for office-based procedures under local anesthesia; recommended for procedures using sedation
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Informed Consent

Informed consent is required for hair transplant procedures in Georgia.

Georgia Code Section 31-9-6.1 requires informed consent for surgical procedures

File a Complaint

If you believe a hair transplant provider has violated medical practice regulations in Georgia, you can file a complaint with the state medical board.

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Clinics in Georgia

Dr. Blane Schilling, MD
Meet our medical reviewerDr. Blane Schilling, MDResident Medical Reviewer · Family Medicine Physician and Integrative Wellness Specialist