KennethWilliamAndersonMDFISHRS

Head & Neck Plastic Surgery, Facial Plastic Surgery

- Founder and Medical Director of the Anderson Center for Hair - Assistant Clinical Professor, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA

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Office
2710 Old Milton Parkway
Suite 150
Alpharetta, GA 30009
Phone+1 404-256-4247

Summary

Dr. Ken Anderson, MD, FISHRS, ABHRS is the founder and medical director of the Anderson Center for Hair & Aesthetics, is a triple-board certified surgeon, holding board certificates in the specialties of Hair Restoration Surgery, Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. In 2005 Dr. Anderson founded the American Academy of Hair Restoration Surgery with the goal of providing executive courses in all aspects of the specialty to physicians looking to enter the field. Dr. Anderson founded the Anderson Center for Hair in 2012, which has two locations in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. Dr. Anderson was the first physician to offer the ARTAS® robotic hair transplant system in the State of Georgia in 2013. His practice is one of 2 national training centers for the Restoration Robotics Corporation, the company that designed and manufactured the robotic system. Dr. Anderson hosts Master Classes in ARTAS® robotic hair transplant surgery three times a year, where surgeons from around the world visit his center for advanced ARTAS® training. He is an internationally recognized expert in hair restoration surgery. Since 2003 he has been performing exclusively hair restoration surgery. Dr. Anderson was in private practice in Beverly Hills, California, USA, until 2008. In that year he was recruited by EMORY University in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, to serve as the Chief of Hair Restoration Surgery. From 2008 to 2011 Dr. Ken Anderson held this position with EMORY Healthcare, teaching resident physicians and delivering Grand Rounds presentations to the faculty and staff of the Departments of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, and Dermatology. Dr. Anderson has centered his practice and career on the specialty of hair restoration surgery, providing patients from 35 different countries (and counting) natural and permanent hair restoration surgery results, and a wonderful patient experience.

Anderson Center for Hair & Aesthetics

Premier Robotic Hair Restoration Center. One of 10 nationwide to earn the Platinum award for ARTAS robotic surgery.

Education & Training

University of MichiganFellowship, Craniofacial Surgery, 2002 - 2003
University of MichiganResidency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 1997 - 2002
University of MichiganInternship, Surgery, 1996 - 1997
University of Pittsburgh School of MedicineClass of 1996
University of PittsburghNo Degree, Investment Management and Capital Money Markets, 1994
Pennsylvania State UniversityB.S., Fine Arts (Drawing, Magna cum Laude, 1991

Certifications & Licensure

GA State Medical License 2005 - 2025
CA State Medical License 2004 - 2024
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Top Doctor Award - 2015 Castle Connolly
Top Doctor Award 2014 Castle Connolly
Top Doctor Award - 3rd year in a row Castle Connolly, 2016
Voted #1 Best Hair Restoration Practice in Atlanta for THIRD Consecutive Year Best Self Magazine (readers' poll), 2016
Top Doctor - Nationwide Winner - Plastic Surgery Doctors' Choice Awards, 2015
Top Doctor Award - Hair Restoration Surgery Castle Connolly Medical, 2015
Top Doctor - May 2015 - Plastic Surgery Doctors' Choice Awards, 2015
Voted #1 Best Hair Restoration Practice in Atlanta for SECOND Consecutive Year Best Self Magazine (readers' poll), 2015
Voted #1 Best Hair Restoration Practice in Atlanta Best Self Magazine (readers' poll), 2014
Okinawa Award Japan Society of Clinical Hair Restoration, 2011
Performed and published results of the first FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) procedure in the medical literature. Hair Transplant Forum International, 14(3): 116-17, 2004
Merle Lawrence Basic Science Research Award University of Michigan Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 2000
Medical Student of the Year Allegheny County Medical Society, 1996
Lifetime Member Phi Beta Kappa Scholarly Honor Society, 1991
Bachelor of Science, Magna cum Laude Pennsylvania State University, Eberly College of Science, 1991
Wentroble Outstanding Scholar Award Pennsylvania State University, Eberly College of Science, 1990
Okinawa Award for Outstanding Clinical Presentation Combined Meeting of the Japan Society of Clinical Hair Restoration and the Japanese Society of Dermatologic Surgery, 2011
Set Published World Record for Number of Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) Grafts Performed in Single Session Hair Transplant Forum International, 2004
Merle Lawrence Research Award for the Most Outstanding Basic Science Research Paper 24th Annual Frank A. Lamberson Lectureship, University of Michigan, 2000
Most Outstanding Research Paper Presentation 22nd Annual Meeting of the Walter P. Work Society, University of Michigan, 1999
Medical Student of the Year Award Allegheny County Medical, 1996
Winner's Circle Award College Pro Painters, 1991
Phi-Beta-Kappa Honor Society, Lambda Chapter Pennsylvania State University, Eberly College of Science, 1991
Dean's List Pennsylvania State University, Eberly College of Science, 1988
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

8 citations
Advances in facial rejuvenation surgery
Kenneth W. Anderson, Shan R. Baker
Current Opinion in Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery. 2003-08-01
1 citations
Management of early lentigo maligna and lentigo maligna melanoma of the head and neck.
Kenneth W. Anderson, Shan R. Baker
Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America. 2003-02-01

Journal Articles

Facial nerve paralysis associated with deep neck abscess: two cases
Heavner SB, Anderson KW, Prince ME, Archives of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 1/1/2013
FUE Megasessions - Evolution of a Technique
Bernstein RM, Rassman WR, Anderson KW, Hair Transplant Forum International, 1/1/2004
Advances in facial rejuvenation surgery
Anderson KW, Baker SR, Current Opinion: Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 1/1/2003
Management of Early Lentigo Maligna and Lentigo Maligna Melanoma of the Head and Neck
Anderson KW, Baker SR, Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America, 1/1/2003
Engineering growing tissues
Alsberg E, Anderson KW, Albeiruti A, Rowley JA, Mooney DJ, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 1/1/2002
AMA Report: AMA-RFS Annual Meeting
Anderson KW, Facial Plastic Times, 1/1/2002
Cell-interactive alginate hydrogels for bone tissue engineering
Alsberg E, Anderson KW, Albeiruti A, Franceschi RT, Mooney DJ, Journal of Dental Research, 1/1/2001
Degradation of partially oxidized alginate and its potential application for tissue engineering
Bouhadir KH, Lee KY, Alsberg E, Damm KL, Anderson KW, Mooney DJ, Biotechnology Progress, 1/1/2001
Treatment of Head and Neck Melanoma, Lentigo Maligna Subtype
Anderson KW, Baker SR, Lowe LL, Su L, Johnson TM, Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery, 1/1/2001
Controlled Growth Factor Release from Synthetic Extracellular Matrices
Lee KY, Peters MC, Anderson KW, Mooney DJ, Nature, 1/1/2000
AMA Report: AMA-RFS Interim Meeting
Anderson KW, Facial Plastic Times, 1/1/2000
Comparative Evaluation of Culture and PCR for the Detection and Determination of Persistence of Bacterial Strains and DNAs in the chinchilla laniger model of Otitis Media
Aul JJ, Anderson KW, Kerber B, Wadowsky RM, Doyle WJ, Kingsley LA, Post JC, Ehrlich GD, Annals of Otology Rhinology & Laryngology, 1/1/1998
Molecular Analysis of Bacterial Pathogens in Otitis Media with Effusion
Post JC, Preston RA, Aul JJ, Pettigrew ML, White JR, Anderson KW, Wadowsky RM, Reagan DR, Walker ES, Kingsley LA, Magit AE, Ehrlich GD, JAMA, 1/1/1995
Influenza A Virus- Induced Acute Otitis Media
Buchman CA, Doyle WJ, Skoner DP, Post JC, Alper CM, Seroky JT, Anderson KW, Preston RA, Hayden F, Fireman P, Ehrlich GD, Journal of Infectious Disease, 1/1/1995
Force field design for metalloproteins
Hoops SC, Anderson KW, Merz KM, Journal of the American Chemical Society, 1/1/1992
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Books/Book Chapters

Surgical Atlas of Pediatric Otolaryngology.
Chapter: Craniosynostosis. (Created 17 professional-quality pen-and-ink medical illustrations for chapter.)
Page 791 - 806Marentette LJ, Kim JEditors: Bluestone CD, Rosenfeld RM.BC Decker, Hamilton, ON, Canada2002

Lectures

Principles of Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE); My 10 Year Experience.
Intercontinental Hotel, Atlanta, GA - 1/21/2013
Perioperative Considerations for Surgeons Performing Follicular Unit Extraction Procedures.
Busena Terrace Resort and Conference Center, Okinawa, Japan - 1/26/2011
Follicular Unit Extraction versus Traditional Strip Excision: Difficult Decisions in Hair Restoration Surgery.
Tokyo Women's Medical University Hospital, Tokyo, Japan - 1/28/2010
Hair Restoration - Past, Present and Future
Atlanta, GA - 1/17/2009
Advances in Surgical Hair Restoration.
University Health Systems, Atlanta, GA - 1/9/2009
Update on Hair Restoration Techniques.
Atlanta, GA - 1/9/2009
Hair Restoration: An Emerging Market Segment in Cosmetic Surgery.
Emory University Health Systems, Atlanta, GA - 1/3/2009
The Difficult Patient: How to Work with Less and Make it Look Like More.
Vancouver, BC, Canada - 1/1/2004
Follicular Unit Extraction.
Vancouver, BC, Canada - 1/1/2004
Follicular Isolation Technique and Follicular Unit Extraction.
Vancouver, BC, Canada - 1/1/2004
Advances in Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE): Pearls, Pitfalls, and Megasessions.
Vancouver, BC, Canada - 1/1/2004
Cancer Screening Clinic
1/1/2003
Olfactory Neuroblastoma. (Included medical illustrations)
Ann Arbor, MI - 1/28/2002
Management of Mandibular Fractures.
Ann Arbor, MI - 1/11/2001
Complications of Rhinoplasty.
Ann Arbor, MI - 1/2/2001
Bilateral Paramedian Forehead Flaps.
Denver, CO - 1/1/2001
The Peritonsillar Abscess. (Included medical illustrations)
Ann Arbor, MI - 1/29/2000
Quantitative Facial Motion Analysis of Perioral Motion in Patients with Scleroderma.
Toronto, Canada - 1/1/2000
Injectable Polymers for Cartilage Tissue Engineering.
University of Michigan - 1/1/2000
Tissue Engineering of Injectable Cartilage.
Washington, DC - 1/1/2000
A Staged Excision Approach for Lentigo Maligna and Lentigo Maligna Melanoma of the Head and Neck: The "Square" Procedure.
Washington, DC - 1/1/2000
Frontal Sinus Fractures. (Included medical illustrations)
Ann Arbor, MI - 1/9/1999
A Novel Method of Facial Motion Analysis: the Maximal Static Response Assay.
Ann Arbor, MI - 1/1/1999
Alloplastic Implants in Otolaryngology.
Ann Arbor, MI - 1/1/1999
Vagal Paraganglioma - Diagnosis and Treatment.
Ann Arbor, MI - 1/20/1997
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Other

Peritonsillar Abscess: Clinical Presentation, Pathogenesis, and Surgical Drainage. (Text and illustrations)
Anderson KW, International Online Journal of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
1/1/2000
The surgical management of auricular hematoma. (Text and illustrations)
Anderson KW, International Online Journal of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
1/1/1999

Industry Relationships

Fellowship Program Committee, International Society of Hair Restoration SurgeryMember of the Fellowship Training Committee for the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery, the worlds largest educational group of dedicated hair restoration surgeons.2018 - Present
Surgical Trainer and Speaker, Restoration Robotics, Inc.The Anderson Center for Hair is the training center for the ARTAS® Robotic Hair Transplant System for the East Coast of the USA. Physicians who acquire the device take a course at the Anderson Center for Hair under the direction and guidance of Dr. Ken Anderson, MD, FISHRS, FAAFPRS2016 - Present