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Pennsylvania Hair Transplant
Regulations

Regulatory body: Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine

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 written agreement

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Nurse Practitioners

Pennsylvania requires collaborative agreement for NPs; limited surgical scope

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Technicians

Pennsylvania does not have specific hair transplant technician regulations

Key Regulations

Delegation Rules

Pennsylvania Medical Practice Act allows delegation to qualified persons under physician supervision

Office-Based Surgery

Pennsylvania has office-based surgery guidelines

Facility Requirements

Accreditation Required:Recommended for office-based procedures; required for procedures using sedation beyond local anesthesia
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Informed Consent

Informed consent is required for hair transplant procedures in Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania MCARE Act (40 P.S. Section 1303.504) requires informed consent for surgical procedures

File a Complaint

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

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