Peter J. Panagotacos, MD Comparative Summary

Hair restoration companies are always looking for ways to differentiate themselves from their competition, and those that have earned the prestigious Diamond Certified award are already several steps ahead. In addition to its Diamond Certified status, Peter J. Panagotacos, MD sets itself apart by offering the services of one of the world’s foremost experts in hair restoration. In addition to being a board-certified dermatologist, Dr. Panagotacos is head of dermatology at St. Mary’s Medical Center; assistant professor of dermatology at the University of California, San Francisco; and visiting professor of dermatologic surgery at the University of Athens. But despite his myriad credentials and decades of experience, he credits his practice’s success to the meticulous approach he takes to caring for his patients. “My patients look and heal better because I pay attention to details,” he says. “I personally work with them every step of the way, from the initial consultations to the treatment procedures.”

Peter J. Panagotacos, MD has been providing surgical and medical hair restoration treatments for clients throughout San Francisco since 1974. In addition to performing follicular unit micrograft hair transplants, the practice can prescribe numerous pharmaceutical treatments, including prescription-strength Rogaine and Propecia. In fact, Dr. Panagotacos is a well-known pioneer in pharmaceutical hair loss treatments—The Wall Street Journal has quoted him as an innovator in prescribing Finasteride and Retin-A.

Unlike hair restoration companies that perform procedures that promise fast results but carry a substantial risk of immediate hair loss or abnormal appearance 10 to 20 years in the future, Dr. Panagotacos’ practice follows a conservative approach that plans for future hair loss and takes into account how each patient will look in several decades. “Each person has a very limited supply of ‘permanent’ hair follicles,” he explains. “If some of these are lost following a tricky surgical procedure, they’re gone forever. I refuse to do a procedure that, in my opinion, won’t look good far into the future.”

Another distinguishing characteristic of Dr. Panagotacos’ practice is the emphasis it places on patient communication, which includes listening closely to each patient’s expectations and carefully explaining the limits of what can be accomplished. “I take pride in offering realistic treatment plans that are designed to meet both my patients’ needs and my personal standards of excellence,” says Dr. Panagotacos. “With today’s improvements in surgical techniques and advancements in medicine, I believe nearly everyone—male and female, youthful and elderly—can do something about their hair loss.”