MAXIM Hair Restoration

Dr. Lawrence Barnard is a hair transplant doctor with nearly a decade of hair restoration experience in New York City and Long Island. He works with FUT and FUE techniques and cellular micrografting procedures, and has held a leadership role in a residency program at Southampton Hospital, affiliated with St. Barnabas Hospital.

Dr. Stefan P. Thiele is a hair transplant and cosmetic surgeon at maxim hair restoration, seeing patients in Dallas, Fort Worth, San Antonio, and Austin, Texas. He performs FUE, FUT (strip), and hybrid hair transplants, as well as facial hair procedures covering the beard, mustache, goatee, sideburns, and eyebrows, and he incorporates non-surgical options such as scalp micropigmentation and soft-tissue injections into treatment plans. He personally handles steps including anesthesia, graft harvesting, and recipient site creation, and works with FUE platforms such as the WAW and ATERA systems, including for curly, coily, and wavy hair types. Trained as a general surgeon over five years, he has more than seven years of experience in hair transplantation and cosmetic procedures and over a decade in clinical practice, including more than eight years at East Texas Medical Center and Trinity Mother Frances Hospitals & Clinics. He attended medical school at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, completed an internship at the Medical Center of Central Georgia and a general surgery residency at the Charleston Area Medical Center, and holds a bachelor's degree from Spring Hill College in Mobile, Alabama.

Dr. Goran Jezic is a hair transplant doctor at Maxim Hair Restoration, practicing in Houston and other Texas locations including Austin and San Antonio. He performs FUE, FUT/strip, and hybrid transplants, as well as facial hair transplants for beards, mustaches, and eyebrows, and offers non-surgical adjunct treatments such as cellular micrografting, growth-factor and exosome therapies, laser scalp therapy, and topical and oral hair-support programs, including treatment plans for female hair loss. He earned his medical degree at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston and completed specialty training at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City.

Dr. David Borenstein is a highly experienced physician with over 25 years in the medical field, holding board certification in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and certification in Medical Acupuncture. He earned his medical degree from the Technion Faculty of Medicine in Haifa, Israel, and completed his internship and residencies at various New York hospitals, including Staten Island University Hospital, University Hospital at Stony Brook, and Westchester County Medical Center. Dr. Borenstein is a member of numerous professional societies, such as the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine. He has been recognized for his work, including being published in the European Journal of Ultrasound and serving as the Chief Investigator on a research project concerning Spinal Cord Injuries. Dr. Borenstein has also participated in medical missions in countries like North Korea, Ghana, and Cuba.

Dr. Leslie Pickens is a hair restoration physician at maxim hair restoration, treating patients in the Washington, D.C. area, Maryland, and Northern Virginia. She performs FUE, FUT (strip), hybrid, and facial hair transplants, including beard, mustache, sideburn, and eyebrow work, and offers non-surgical options such as scalp micropigmentation, PDO threads, regenerative treatments, and topical regimens. She earned her medical degree at Tulane University School of Medicine, completed a general surgery internship and residency at Howard University and further emergency medicine training at Boston City Hospital Trauma Center, and has practiced medicine for more than 30 years. In her procedures she uses FUE systems including WAW, ATERA, and Ellis, selecting the approach suited to each patient's hair type and scalp.

Dr. Kristopher Hamwi is a hair transplant doctor and plastic surgeon with MAXIM Hair Restoration, performing hair transplant procedures in Sarasota and Tampa, Florida. He performs FUE, FUT/strip, and hybrid transplants combining both methods, along with facial hair transplants of the eyebrows, beard, and mustache, and offers adjunct therapies such as PRP, exosomes, microneedling, and other scalp treatments. He works with FUE systems including ATERA and WAW, and combines manual technique with robotic-assisted extraction, and he handles large-session and revision cases.

His training includes a medical degree from the Northeastern Ohio University College of Medicine, general surgery residencies at MedStar Washington Hospital Center and Georgetown University Hospital, a plastic surgery residency at Indiana University Hospital, and an aesthetic fellowship in New York City, with further training through the New York Eye & Ear Infirmary, Harvard-affiliated hospitals, and Massachusetts General Hospital. He has more than ten years of experience in cosmetic surgery and hair transplantation, and has contributed to research and academic presentations in cosmetic and plastic surgery.

**Dr. Christine Green** is a medical professional with a career spanning over 25 years. She earned her Phi Beta Kappa distinction from Reed College, where she majored in Ecology/Biology. Her medical studies were completed at UC San Diego School of Medicine, followed by a residency at Stanford University's Family Practice Residency Program. Dr. Green has significant experience in diagnosing and treating various health conditions, with a particular focus on Lyme disease, for which she is recognized as a leader in its treatment and education. She has been actively involved with the International Lyme and Associated Disease Society (ILADS) since 2004, serving on its board and as Director of Education, contributing to patient research and advocacy. Dr. Green is also noted for her pioneering work in bio-identical hormone therapies, having begun her practice in 1983 as an expert in this field, addressing conditions like Menopause, Premenstrual Syndrome, and Postpartum Depression.

Dr. Andrew Kawecki is a highly experienced hair restoration surgeon affiliated with Maxim Hair Restoration. He earned his medical degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey and completed his residency in dermatology at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. Dr. Kawecki is recognized for his expertise in the latest hair transplant techniques, including follicular unit extraction (FUE), and is dedicated to providing natural-looking results for his patients. He is a member of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS), an organization that promotes the highest standards of medical practice, ethics, and research in hair restoration.

Dr. Sharyn Espina is a dedicated hair transplant surgeon at Maxim Hair Restoration in Cebu. Her practice includes performing various hair restoration procedures such as FUT, FUE, as well as eyebrow, beard, and facial hair restoration. She is a licensed physician specializing in plastic surgery.

Dr. John Ocampo is a plastic aesthetic surgeon who practices at Maxim Hair Restoration. He has performed hair transplant procedures, including FUT and FUE techniques. Dr. Ocampo's background includes extensive experience in the field of hair restoration, with patient testimonials highlighting his skill in conducting consultations and performing procedures with minimal discomfort. One patient noted that Dr. Ocampo thoroughly explained the procedure and ensured they felt as comfortable as possible, commending the nurses' professionalism as well.

Dr. Imran Tahir is a highly experienced Consultant Plastic Surgeon with over 20 years specializing in Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery. His expertise includes a broad range of hair restoration procedures such as FUE, FUT, and facial hair transplants. Dr. Tahir has received fellowships from the Royal Colleges of Surgeons in Glasgow and Ireland, and is a certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon from the Royal College of Surgeons in England and the British Association of Plastic Surgeons. He has built an impressive portfolio by working in leading plastic surgery centers in the UK, Australia, and Ireland, and also has private practice experience in London and Dubai. His practice in Dubai attracts clients from around the world, and he is recognized for his commitment to excellence, advanced techniques, and high-quality patient care.

Dr. Muhammet Mustafa Aydınol is a highly experienced Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgeon who completed his medical education at Cumhuriyet University School of Medicine and his specialization in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery at Dicle University. He has received additional specialized training in plastic surgery from institutions including the Royal College of Surgeons in London and has participated in courses such as Plastic Surgery The Meeting in Boston and the RSE (European Rhinoplasty Association) in Istanbul. Dr. Aydınol has over 10 years of experience in the field and is a member of the Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons and the Turkish Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons. He has authored and co-authored several publications in medical journals, contributing to the advancement of his field.