Annual shortlist
Award winners & surgeons we mark on the directory
Each year we highlight hair restoration surgeons and clinics that patients return to, refer friends to, and document with honest long-term photos. When you see our badge on a profile, it means we've verified the listing and tracked consistent quality signals — not that we were paid for placement.
2026 surgeon shortlist
Eight names that surface repeatedly in independent patient forums, ISHRS activity, and our own review moderation. Order is alphabetical by surname, not ranking.
Dr. Erkam Caymaz
Istanbul, Turkey
Micro FUE and DHI focus; high-volume practice with documented long-term follow-up.
Dr. John P. Cole
Atlanta, USA
Pioneer of refined FUE technique; Cole Hair Transplant Group.
Dr. Antonio Armani
Toronto, Canada
Early FUE adopter; Alvi Armani clinics across North America.
Dr. Bijan Feriduni
Brussels, Belgium
FUT and FUE specialist known for conservative donor management.
Dr. Juan Couto
Madrid, Spain
Body-hair transplantation when donor scalp is limited.
Dr. Ilker Apaydin
Istanbul, Turkey
Este Medical Group; structured team approach to FUE.
Dr. Parsa Mohebi
Los Angeles, USA
Patient-led consults; strong focus on natural hairline design.
Dr. Damkerng Pathomvanich
Bangkok, Thailand
Long-running Bangkok practice; robotic-assisted FUE options.
How the badge works
On profiles
Verified winners carry our award mark on their HairTransplantSelf listing. It links back to this page so patients know what it represents.
Not pay-to-win
Paid directory plans control visibility tools — not who receives an editorial award. Shortlist names are chosen from patient outcomes and peer reputation.
Still do your homework
Even top surgeons have limits on case selection. Match hair type, loss pattern, and travel logistics to the right team — use our scam warning checklist alongside this list.