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 board-certified physician in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, with additional 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 institutions including Staten Island University Hospital, University Hospital at Stony Brook, and Westchester County Medical Center. Dr. Borenstein has extensive experience, having attended numerous specialized training courses to broaden his medical expertise, and he has held significant clinical positions in leading medical facilities. He has been published in the European Journal of Ultrasound and served as the Chief Investigator for a research project on Spinal Cord Injuries, also undertaking medical missions internationally. His professional memberships include the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, the New York State Medical Society, and the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine.

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 highly experienced physician with over 25 years in practice, holding a medical degree from UC San Diego School of Medicine and completing her residency at Stanford University's Family Practice Residency Program. She graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Reed College with a major in Ecology/Biology. Dr. Green is known for her patient-centered approach, often described as a "medical sleuth" for her ability to diagnose and treat complex health issues, including Lyme disease, for which she is a recognized leader. Her practice integrates various therapeutic approaches, focusing on understanding the whole patient, including their genetics and environment. While her background is primarily in complementary and integrative medicine, her extensive experience and dedication to research contribute to her holistic approach to patient care.

Dr. Andrew Kawecki is a plastic surgeon who completed his residency at Michigan State University and graduated from the Medical University of Silesia. He specializes in cosmetic, plastic, and reconstructive surgery, with specific expertise in procedures like Follicular Unit Hair Transplant, Hair Transplants, and Cosmetic Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy. Dr. Kawecki is also fluent in German, Polish, and Russian.

Dr. Sharyn Espina is a hair transplant surgeon at Maxim Hair Restoration. She is known for performing various hair restoration procedures, including FUT, FUE, as well as eyebrow, beard, and facial hair restoration. Dr. Espina practices in Cebu and is recognized as a specialist in hair loss treatment.

Dr. John Ocampo is a plastic aesthetic surgeon and a partner surgeon at Maxim Hair Restoration. He has performed hair transplant procedures, including FUT, and is noted for his gentle technique and ability to make the procedure almost painless for patients. He thoroughly explains procedures, addresses patient concerns, and ensures comfort during the operation. Dr. Ocampo is recognized for his expertise and has received positive feedback from patients who are pleased with their results and recommend his services.

Dr. Imran Tahir is a distinguished Consultant Plastic, Reconstructive, and Hair Restoration Surgeon with over 20 years of experience in aesthetic and reconstructive surgery. He has fellowships from the Royal Colleges of Surgeons in Glasgow and Ireland, and is a certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon by the Royal College of Surgeons in England and the British Association of Plastic Surgeons. Dr. Tahir has honed his expertise through extensive training at centers of excellence in the UK, Australia, and Ireland, including significant roles at Our Lady's Hospital for Sick Children and St James' Hospital in Dublin, as well as University Hospital Cork. He has also gained valuable experience working in major cities in the USA, collaborating with leading plastic and hair surgeons. His practice is recognized for employing advanced hair restoration techniques and for providing high-quality care, with a particular focus on personalized treatment plans to achieve natural-looking results.

Dr. Mustafa Aydınol is a Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgeon with a strong educational background and extensive experience in his field. He completed his medical degree at Cumhuriyet University School of Medicine and obtained his specialization diploma in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery from Dicle University. Dr. Aydınol has further honed his skills through specialized training at the Royal College of Surgeons in London, Plastic Surgery The Meeting in Boston, and the European Rhinoplasty Association in Istanbul, along with advanced cadaver training courses. His professional experience includes positions at various reputable hospitals and clinics, culminating in his own practice. Dr. Aydınol is a member of the Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery and the Turkish Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, and has contributed to the field through various publications and presentations.