Hair Restoration Institute of Minnesota

Dr. Gary M. Petrus is a highly experienced hair transplant surgeon with over 25 years in practice. He is dual board-certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery, and is also a member of the International Society for Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS). Dr. Petrus completed his Facial Plastic Surgery training at the University of California, San Francisco, where he also served as faculty for residents. He has been recognized as an expert in treating hair loss and has served as an FDA Principal Investigator since 2007, supervising numerous clinical studies on new hair loss treatments. His professional experience also includes leadership roles such as President of the Arkansas Academy of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery and Chief of Surgery at Baptist Health Medical Center. Dr. Petrus has also presented at conferences and published articles in professional journals.

Dr. Francisco Sanchez-Navarro is a plastic surgeon who earned his medical degree from the University of Iowa College of Medicine, graduating in the 99th percentile on national medical school exams. He then completed an intensive six-year plastic surgery residency at Wright State University, where his training included neurosurgery, cardiothoracic surgery, orthopedic surgery, and oral facial surgery, giving him a comprehensive understanding of anatomy. Throughout his academic and professional career, Dr. Sanchez-Navarro has received numerous academic awards and scholarships, and he was recognized as Chief Resident of Plastic Surgery in his final year of training. His research has been published in national journals, and he has presented his findings at various professional society meetings. Dr. Sanchez-Navarro has also utilized his skills internationally, performing surgery on children with birth defects in Mexico and Argentina. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery.