Dr. Feller??

[superice]

Hi all,

 

Regarding Dr.Alan Feller, I understand that he one of most experienced and skilled surgeons in FUE as well as FUT surgeries

 

I was wondering, since Dr. Feller is a DO, is that equivalent to MD or is there some difference ?

 

Is it ok that he does not specialize in Dermatology ?

 

Also why isn't he board certified i.e. ABHRS or comsmetic surgery ?

 

Furthermore,

 

Dr.Feller stated himself that he has had a few unfortunate cases or surgeries that did not quite go as planned or quite as well, is this ok ??

 

Also, does he perform FUE on large scale or only small sessions ?,

 

and finally, is it an acceptable practice that he would stop an FUE surgery if he feels that it not going very well ?

 

Thank you in advance : )

[NEWHAIRPLEASE]

Dr Feller is an excellent skilled surgeon. I'm sure every HT doctor has had cases that don't go according to plan!

[bonkerstonker]

In general he is world class but 1 or 2 results seem to have not been up to his standard but if you search feller on here you can read and take from it what you may, he answers and talks about the results in the threads in question. Also email him he'll explain about the other questions.

[corvettester]

 

I was wondering, since Dr. Feller is a DO, is that equivalent to MD or is there some difference ?

 

Is it ok that he does not specialize in Dermatology ?

 

D.O. Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine.

 

M.D. Doctor of Medicine. (or some say Medical Doctor)

 

 

I've asked several doctors this exact same questions and never seem to get a definite, clear answer. LOL!:rolleyes:

 

As far as I know, for all intents and purposes, they're basically the same thing. The training for both is virtually indistinguishable in the US. Four years of undergraduate work and four years of medical school, followed by a residency in their specialty field. From what I understand, the curriculum in medical school is almost identical as well.

 

However, I have read that in theory, DOs are supposed to view illnesses and disease as a "Total Person" or wholly and to focus a lot on preventative care. Whereas an MD is trained to focus on specific symptoms or illnesses.

 

However, I think in practice you will find that both address the "total person" and both appreciate preventative care, etc... I think it's largely a matter of semantics.

 

Lastly, I don't think specializing in dermatology is necessary, although I'm sure it could only help. I think Bernstein was a Dermatologist before he got into hair restoration...

 

 

Corvettester

Edited August 25, 2011 by corvettester

[Blake Bloxham]

D.O. Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine.

 

M.D. Doctor of Medicine. (or some say Medical Doctor)

 

 

I've asked several doctors this exact same questions and never seem to get a definite, clear answer. LOL!:rolleyes:

 

As far as I know, for all intents and purposes, they're basically the same thing. The training for both is virtually indistinguishable in the US. Four years of undergraduate work and four years of medical school, followed by a residency in their specialty field. From what I understand, the curriculum in medical school is almost identical as well.

 

However, I have read that in theory, DOs are supposed to view illnesses and disease as a 'Total Person" or wholly and to focus a lot on preventative care. Whereas an MD is trained to focus on specific symptoms or illnesses.

 

However, I think in practice you will find that both address the "total person" and both appreciate preventative care, etc... I think it's largely a matter of semantics.

 

Lastly, I don't think specializing in dermatology is necessary, although I'm sure it could only help. I think Bernstein was a Dermatologist before he got into hair restoration...

 

 

Corvettester

 

Excellent response! I'm not sure if everyone knows, but I'm currently enrolled in an Osteopathic medical school (D.O., compared to the M.D. or Allopathic model) and if anyone has any further questions (Corvettester really did an excellent job explaining), feel free to ask and I'll answer them.

 

Furthermore, just as a point of references, many of our highly respected recommended and Coalition hair transplant surgeons, including Dr. Dorin, Dr. Feller, Dr. Charles, Dr. Friedman, and Dr. Aronovitz, are D.O.s.

[hairthere]

Dr.Feller stated himself that he has had a few unfortunate cases or surgeries that did not quite go as planned or quite as well, is this ok ??

 

Every doctor has a few clunkers. There are no guaranteed results in HT surgery and you will sign a waiver form confirming you understand this.

 

Also, does he perform FUE on large scale or only small sessions

 

I don't know what the largest case Dr. F has done, but his larger sessions are usually between 1000-1500. Dr. Feller tends to stay away from the megasession fue case and instead recommends strip.

 

and finally, is it an acceptable practice that he would stop an FUE surgery if he feels that it not going very well ?

 

It's an ethical practice, that's for sure.