Paul Rose, MD, JD
Why Patients Choose Dr. Paul Rose
- A Pioneer in Modern Hair Restoration — Dr. Rose helped develop the modern FUT technique and Donor Mathematics, and is a published author in multiple hair loss textbooks, bringing decades of groundbreaking expertise directly to your care.
- World-Recognized Excellence — A past president of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery and recipient of the prestigious Golden Follicle Award, Dr. Rose is among the most decorated and respected hair restoration surgeons in the world.
- Thousands of Natural-Looking Results — With thousands of successful surgical cases completed, Dr. Rose is known for working within each patient’s natural hairline parameters to deliver results that look completely authentic.
- You Consult With the Doctor, Not a Salesperson — Unlike corporate hair restoration chains, your consultation is with Dr. Rose himself, a licensed MD, ensuring expert, personalized guidance from the very first conversation.
- Local, Trusted, and Committed to Patients — California-based and competitively priced compared to surgical tourism, Dr. Rose also founded the Operation Restore Foundation, providing pro bono procedures for patients experiencing trauma-related hair loss.
Paul T. Rose, MD, JD is a board-certified dermatologist and recognized expert in hair restoration. He earned his medical degree from Downstate Medical Center in New York City, where he was actively involved in immunology research. His work included research appointments at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in the immunology division and at Good Samaritan Hospital/Johns Hopkins.
Dr. Rose completed his internship in internal medicine at the University of Connecticut. He went on to work in emergency medicine and was among the early pioneers of urgent care centers in the U.S., later serving as Medical Director of Firstcare Medical Centers in Florida. He completed his dermatology residency at Temple University Skin and Cancer Hospital in Philadelphia and also holds a Juris Doctor (JD) degree.
Throughout his career, Dr. Rose has contributed to both basic science and clinical research in immunology, dermatology, hair disorders, and hair transplant surgery. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed journal articles and textbook chapters and is a frequent lecturer at national and international medical conferences. He has served as faculty at surgical workshops worldwide, teaching techniques he helped develop.
Dr. Rose has held leadership positions in multiple professional organizations. He is a past President and Secretary of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS), a past President of the American Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ASHRS), and a former board member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS). He currently serves on the ISHRS Board of Governors and participates on several of its committees.
His contributions to the field have been recognized with numerous honors, including the ISHRS Golden Follicle Award and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the European FUE Society, among other international accolades.
Dr. Rose currently offers surgical hair restoration procedures and provides medical consultations and treatments for hair loss. He also serves as a consultant to companies engaged in skin and hair research.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Rose enjoys playing guitar, golfing, tennis, scuba diving, and skiing.