Senior Member orlhair1 Posted January 29, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted January 29, 2011 (edited) I am seriously considering a transplant. I have consulted with Shapiro Medical Group and Dr. Jeff Eptsein. I live in Orlando but I don't mind traveling anywhere to get the best possible outcome. Both Dr. Epstein and Shapiro are recommending similar procedures. What are your thoughts on these two surgeons? Also, any thoughts on Dr. Paul Rose in Tampa? I have not consulted with him yet. Thanks in advance for your thoughts and recommendations. Edited January 29, 2011 by orlhair1 Surgery - Dr. Ron Shapiro FUT 6/14/11 - 3048 grafts Surgery - Dr. Ron Shapiro FUE 1/28/13 & 1/29/13 - 1513 grafts http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/orlhair1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member haircut Posted January 29, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted January 29, 2011 Definitely go to Dr. Shapiro! The only MD that I would trust in Florida is Glenn Charles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member NEWHAIRPLEASE Posted January 29, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted January 29, 2011 Have you looked at Dr Konior results? Pretty excellent!! Newhairplease!! Dr Rahal in January 19, 2012:) 4808 FUT grafts- 941 singles, 2809 doubles, 1031 triples, 27 quads My Hairloss Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member orlhair1 Posted January 29, 2011 Author Senior Member Share Posted January 29, 2011 Thanks. I was definitely impressed with my initial phone consult with SMG and clearly Dr. Ron Shapiro is very highly regarded. I will check out Dr. Konior. Any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks again. Surgery - Dr. Ron Shapiro FUT 6/14/11 - 3048 grafts Surgery - Dr. Ron Shapiro FUE 1/28/13 & 1/29/13 - 1513 grafts http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/orlhair1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member RCWest Posted January 29, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted January 29, 2011 Definitely go to Dr. Shapiro! The only MD that I would trust in Florida is Glenn Charles. +1! Dr. Rose seems good, but I haven't seen enough of his work to make a recommendation. Between Epstein and Shapiro, Shapiro all the way. Do a search for Epstein on here. He was recommended at one time but his results started losing quality so he was dropped. Finasteride 1.25 mg. daily Avodart 0.5 mg. daily Spironolactone 50 mg twice daily 5 mg. oral Minoxidil twice daily Biotin 1000 mcg daily Multi Vitamin daily Damn, with all the stuff you put in your hair are you like a negative NW1? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member orlhair1 Posted January 29, 2011 Author Senior Member Share Posted January 29, 2011 Thanks. I have now seen some of the issues with Dr. Epstein. Definitely leaning towards Dr. Shapiro. I wanted to consider Dr. Rose since he is so close by and seems to have a good reputation and a good relationship with Dr. Shapiro as well. Any additional insight on Dr. Rose would be greatly appreciated. Surgery - Dr. Ron Shapiro FUT 6/14/11 - 3048 grafts Surgery - Dr. Ron Shapiro FUE 1/28/13 & 1/29/13 - 1513 grafts http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/orlhair1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Janna Posted January 29, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted January 29, 2011 I worked for Dr. Paul Rose for approximately 10 years when he worked with SMG. He works solely in the Tampa area now but Dr. Rose is highly skilled and caring physician. He is worth consulting with. Patient Care Services & UK Patient Advisor for Shapiro Medical Dr. Ron Shapiro, Dr. Paul Shapiro and Dr. David Josephitis are members of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians. http://shapiromedical.com/info@shapiromedical.com http://shapiromedical.com/contact/request-a-consultation/janna@shapiromedical.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member orlhair1 Posted January 29, 2011 Author Senior Member Share Posted January 29, 2011 Thanks Janna, that is quite an endorsement. I may meet you soon as I am seriously considering scheduling a procedure with Dr. Ron Shapiro. I had my phone consultation with Matt last Friday. Surgery - Dr. Ron Shapiro FUT 6/14/11 - 3048 grafts Surgery - Dr. Ron Shapiro FUE 1/28/13 & 1/29/13 - 1513 grafts http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/orlhair1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Blake Bloxham Posted January 29, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted January 29, 2011 Orlhair, Both Dr. Rose and Dr. Shapiro (Ron and Paul) are member of our elite Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians and highly respected by our community. Furthermore, I suggest reviewing all our recommended hair transplant surgeons and considering consulting with an reviewed, approved physician from that list. Good luck! "Doc" Blake Bloxham - formerly "Future_HT_Doc" Forum Co-Moderator and Editorial Assistant for the Hair Transplant Network, the Hair Loss Learning Center, the Hair Loss Q&A Blog, and the Hair Restoration Forum All opinions are my own and my advice does not constitute as medical advice. All medical questions and concerns should be addressed by a personal physician. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member orlhair1 Posted January 30, 2011 Author Senior Member Share Posted January 30, 2011 Thanks Blake. I just keep seeing such positive things about Dr. Shapiro that I am feeling compelled to go ahead and set up something with him. Still want to think about it and get as much input as I can. Thanks again for your advice! Surgery - Dr. Ron Shapiro FUT 6/14/11 - 3048 grafts Surgery - Dr. Ron Shapiro FUE 1/28/13 & 1/29/13 - 1513 grafts http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/orlhair1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member orlhair1 Posted February 5, 2011 Author Senior Member Share Posted February 5, 2011 I have not been able to get in touch with Dr. Rose yet, but still trying. I did speak to Dr. Charles last week who was very friendly and seemed to provide solid information. Have also been talking to Matt and SMG and currently still leaning towards scheduling with Dr. Ron Shapiro. I was interested in talking to Dr. Rose, particularly after considering the comments above, but for some reason he did not respond to his email. Perhaps he didn't get it. Any additional advice or recommendations are appreciated. Surgery - Dr. Ron Shapiro FUT 6/14/11 - 3048 grafts Surgery - Dr. Ron Shapiro FUE 1/28/13 & 1/29/13 - 1513 grafts http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/orlhair1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member orlhair1 Posted February 27, 2011 Author Senior Member Share Posted February 27, 2011 After doing a lot of research in this forum and speaking to a few doctors and clinics, I scheduled my surgery with Dr. Ron Shapiro to take place this June. I waited until then because right now I am training for my first marathon which will be on June 5th. I had great conversations with the various doctors/clinics I spoke to, but in the end I felt most comfortable scheduling with Dr. Shapiro. I will keep everyone posted. Thanks to all for your feedback. Surgery - Dr. Ron Shapiro FUT 6/14/11 - 3048 grafts Surgery - Dr. Ron Shapiro FUE 1/28/13 & 1/29/13 - 1513 grafts http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/orlhair1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member corvettester Posted February 27, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted February 27, 2011 (edited) A good friend of mine got his done by Epstein... he is very pleased with his result! In fact, he's going back for seconds. Obviously, SMG is highly regarded on these forums as well. Corvettester Edited March 14, 2011 by corvettester My Hair Loss Website - Hair Transplant with Dr. Dorin 1,696 FUT with Dr. Dorin on October 18, 2010. 1,305 FUT with Dr. Dorin on August 10, 2011. 565 FUE with Dr. Dorin on September 14, 2012. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member HARIRI Posted February 27, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted February 27, 2011 My final advice is if you were located in the east, go for Dr. Rahal, if you are located in the west, go for Hasson and Wong... These two are the best surgeons in my eyes. But if you insist to have one in the states (USA) then Dr Ron Shapiro will be relatively the best, but demand for a lateral slit technique to be used on you exclusively, it gives you better coverage and density illusion. Good luck. Plug removal + Strip scar revision - Dr. Ali Karadeniz (AEK)- May 23, 2015 Plug removal + 250 FUE temple points- Dr. Hakan Doganay (AHD)- July 3, 2013 Scar Tricopigmentation- Dr. Koray Erdogan (ASMED)- May 3, 2013 2500 FUT (Hairline Repair)- Dr. Rahal- July 26, 2011 My Hair Treatments: 1- Alpecin Double Effect Shampoo (Daily) 2- Regaine Solution Minoxidil 5% (2 ml once a day) 3- GNC Ultra NourishHair™ (Once a day) 4- GNC Herbal Plus Standardized Saw Palmetto (Once a day) My Rahal HT thread http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/164456-2500-fut-dr-rahal-hairline-repair.html[/size] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member TampaMan Posted November 7, 2011 Regular Member Share Posted November 7, 2011 My results with rose was stellar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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