Bernstein Medical - Center for Hair Restoration
Welcome to the state-of-the-art Center for Hair Restoration in New York. We diagnose and treat hair loss in men and women using the most advanced technologies.
Services we provide include:
Meet Our Team
Dr. Shaver
Head, NYC Division
Christine M. Shaver, MD, FAAD heads the New York City Division of Bernstein Medical – Center for Hair Restoration. She is a board-certified dermatologist and Mohs Micrographic Surgeon. She earned a degree in biology from M.I.T and Alpha Omega Alpha honors from New York Medical College. Dr. Shaver focuses on manual and robotic hair restoration procedures (FUT and Robotic FUE hair transplants). She also runs the Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) and Scalp Micro-Pigmentation (SMP) programs at Bernstein Medical.
Dr. Connolly
Head, L.I. Division
Deirdre M. Connolly, MD, FAAD heads the Long Island Division of Bernstein Medical – Center for Hair Restoration. She is a board-certified dermatologist and Mohs Micrographic Surgeon specializing in male and female hair loss. Dr. Connolly graduated summa cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania and was valedictorian of her medical school at Stony Brook University School of Medicine.
Dr. Bernstein
Founder
Robert M. Bernstein, MD, MBA, FAAD, FISHRS is the founder of Bernstein Medical – Center for Hair Restoration. He is Clinical Professor of Dermatology at Columbia University in New York and a world-renowned hair transplant surgeon. His landmark medical publications and pioneering surgical techniques for FUT and FUE have revolutionized hair restoration. Dr. Bernstein is respected for his keen aesthetic sense, exceptional surgical skills, and high quality of patient care.
Hair Transplant Photos
Video
FAQs
- What is hair transplantation?
- What is Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT)?
- What is Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE)?
- Am I a candidate for a hair transplant?
- Should I choose FUT or FUE?
- Why visit a practice that does both FUT and FUE?
- What does a surgical procedure cost?
- How long does a procedure take?
- What is a robotic hair transplant?
- Is there an ideal patient for robotic FUE?
- How does the ARTAS System work?
- How does recovery after robotic FUE compare to FUT or FUE procedures?
- Does the robot work with all types of hair?
- How is robotic FUE different than manual FUE?
- Does the ARTAS robot perform the entire procedure?
- Are there more risks using a robot or handheld instruments?
- Where in NYC is Bernstein Medical located?
- What is the fee for a consultation?
- Who performs hair loss consultations?
- Will the doctor at the consult also perform the surgery?
- How long does a consultation last?
- What if I can't visit your NYC facility for a consult?
- Do you accept insurance and can I submit for insurance reimbursement?
Hair Restoration Answers
- Can you use a hair transplant to treat radiation-induced permanent hair loss in pediatric patients?
- Is Hair from the Donor Area or Zone Permanent or Will It Thin with Age?
- I am an African-American Woman with a Failed Transplant. Should I Have Another Hair Transplant to Correct the First One?
- Will Scalp Laxity Exercises Better Prepare Me for FUT Surgery?
- Is it Safe to Implant 6,000 Grafts in 2 Days Using FUE?
- Can Women That Are Breastfeeding Have A Hair Transplant?
- What is your Opinion of the Companies that Advertise Hair Loss Solutions like Hims and Keeps?
- Can Rogaine Cause Miniaturization?
- In What Cases Do You Think Scalp Micro-Pigmentation (SMP) Is Most Useful?

















