- 2025, American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery ABHRS, Diplomate Experience route Re-Certification
- 2025, International Board of Hair Restoration Surgery IBHRS, Diplomate
- 2019, International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery, Fellow Member
- 2015, American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery ABHRS, Diplomate Experience route
- 2010 - Present, European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery, Member
- Athens Medical Association, Board-certified
- Hellenic Society of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Board-certified
Dr Anastassakis: Konstantinos Anastassakis, MD, PhD, FISHRS
Medical Director, Anastasakis Hair Clinic
Dr. Anastassakis MD, PhD, FISHRS, ABHRS Diplomate is a Head & Neck Surgeon a member of the Athens Medical Association, and a specialist in hair transplant surgery
ISHRS Fellow & ABHRS Diplomate
Dr. Anastassakis is one of only 220 Diplomates of the American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery (ABHRS) worldwide since 2015, having achieved this distinction through the ABHRS diplomate experience route, which recognizes significant experience and qualifications in hair restoration surgery. From 2017 to 2021, he was successively elected Treasurer, Secretary, and Vice President of the ABHRS Board of Directors as an elected member—the only Greek physician ever elected to such a high-ranking position. He has been a member of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS) since 2009, and a Fellow of the ISHRS since 2019. He is also the author of Androgenetic Alopecia from A to Z, published by Springer in 2023, following the original Greek edition in 2015.
Studies
Αfter graduating Magna Cum Laude from Semmelweis University Medical School in Budapest, Dr. K. Anastassakis completed his mandatory two-year rural medical service in Volos, Greece. In 2001, he pursued a one-year residency in General Surgery at Patision General Hospital in Athens. He then served for 19 months in the Hellenic Air Force as a Reserve Officer, completing his service in late 2004 with the rank of Second Lieutenant. A year later, he began a four-year residency in Otolaryngology at the “G. Gennimatas” General University Hospital of Athens. In 2008–2009, he was awarded an honorary fellowship in Head & Neck Surgery at the Universitätsklinik für Hals-Nasen-Ohrenheilkunde, Kopf- und Halschirurgie (University ENT and Head & Neck Surgery Clinic). In 2010, Dr. Anastassakis completed his PhD at Democritus University of Thrace, where he also worked for over three years. That same year, he opened his first private practice office exclusively dedicated to Surgical Hair Restoration in Maroussi, Attica. In 2017, he relocated the clinic to larger, state-of-the-art facilities in Chalandri, Attica (Greece), to better serve the growing demand for advanced hair transplantation procedures.
Expertise & Experience in Hair Restoration Surgery
Konstantinos Anastassakis MD, PhD, has specialised in Hair Transplantation under the guidance of some of the most renowned surgeons worldwide. Between May 2004 and April 2005, he trained extensively in Follicular Unit Transplantation and Scalp Restoration in New York, Los Angeles, São Paulo (Brazil), and Vancouver (Canada).
From the very beginning of his career as a hair transplantation surgeon, Doctor Anastassakis has personally performed every hair transplantation procedure at his clinic. Anastassakis performs all hair transplant surgeries himself, ensuring the highest standards of care and results. He continuously leads and supervises his surgical teams to ensure the best possible outcome for each individual patient. With extensive expertise in performing hair transplant surgeries, he is actively involved in every procedure, offering hands-on care, and for over a decade, he has been advising and guiding thousands of patients suffering from hair loss. He dedicates his skills and professional activity to advancing best practices in the field of surgical hair restoration. His mission is centered on accurate patient education, improving the overall treatment experience, and contributing to the advancement of knowledge and expertise among physicians in the field.
Commitment to Excellence in Patient Care and Education
Awards & Certifications: One of the best hair transplant surgeons
Dr. Konstantinos Anastassakis is among the few non-American physicians worldwide in the field of Hair Transplantation to have earned the prestigious “Experience Route” certification from the American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery (ABHRS). Since 2017, he has also served as a member of the official ABHRS Oral Examination Committee, evaluating new candidates for board certification.
Over the past decade, he has actively participated in numerous international conferences and scientific workshops, focusing on:- Advances in hair transplantation techniques, including specialized procedures such as Body Hair Transplants (Body FUE)
- Standardization of patient medical data and ABHRS morbidity statistics for improved clinical outcomes and safety
- Organization and coordination of surgical teams
- Comprehensive patient care and management
- Integration of new technologies in consultation and treatment of hair loss patients
A multi-awarded Hair Transplant Clinic
Dr. Konstantinos Anastassakis is a founding member and President of the Hellenic Academy of Hair Restoration Surgery (ELAMAT – HAHRS), the official national branch of the ISHRS. HAHRS is a non-profit organization established by physicians from various specialties dedicated to surgical hair restoration. It is a global member of the ISHRS Council and adheres to the principles and standards of both the ISHRS and ABHRS.
Through his active involvement in the international scientific community, Dr. Anastassakis has undertaken roles focused on protecting patients from illegal hair transplant clinics and the unauthorized performance of surgical procedures by non-physicians. He works tirelessly to ensure compliance with proper medical standards, requirements, and ethical practices in hair transplantation. Under his leadership, Anastasakis Hair Clinic has been recognized as a pioneer in Greece and internationally. The clinic was awarded as the Leading Hair Transplant Clinic in Greece at the SALUS INDEX AWARDS 2019 and received the Customer Distinction Award at the National Customer Service Awards 2021. Over the past three years, the clinic has earned more than 14 distinctions at the Medical Beauty Awards, including three Platinum Awards as the leading hair restoration clinic