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Robert Bernstein, MD, Dermatology, New York, NY

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Dermatology New York, NY

Cosmetic Dermatology, Dermatologic Surgery

Clinical Professor of Dermatology at the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University in New York; Founder Bernstein Medical - Center for Hair Restoration

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  • Office

    110 E 55th St
    New York, NY 10022
    Phone+1 212-826-2400

Summary

  • Robert M. Bernstein, M.D., F.A.A.D. is Clinical Professor of Dermatology at the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University in New York and founder of Bernstein Medical - Center for Hair Restoration. Dr. Bernstein is recognized worldwide for developing Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT), Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE), and Robotic Hair Transplants, procedures that have revolutionized modern surgical hair restoration.

    Dr. Bernstein is the recipient of the “Platinum Follicle Award,” the highest honor awarded by the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery, for his outstanding achievement in scientific and clinical research in hair restoration.

    In “Millennium Paper: A History of Dermatologic Surgery in the United States,” published in Dermatologic Surgery, Dr. Bernstein was cited as being one of the three physicians to have played a leading role in Hair Transplantation in the 1980’s and 1990’s. He continues to innovate with his pioneering work in robotic hair transplants.

    Dr. Bernstein graduated with honors from Tulane University achieving the status of Tulane Scholar. He received the degree of Doctor of Medicine at Rutgers University, New Jersey Medical School where he was given the Dr. Bleiberg Award for “Excellence in Dermatology.” He received his dermatologic training at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York where he served as Chief Resident. Dr. Bernstein also holds an MBA from Columbia University.

    Dr. Bernstein has been featured on The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Dr. Oz Show, Good Morning America, The Today Show, The Discovery Channel, The Early Show, CBS News, ABC News, Fox News, The Howard Stern Show, Univision, Telemundo, and National Public Radio. He has also been interviewed by GQ Magazine, Men’s Health, Vogue, and the New York Times.
  • Bernstein Medical: About Our Practice in NYC

    Dr's Bernstein and Wolfeld introduce Bernstein Medical, premier hair restoration facility in NYC, their roles in the field, hair loss consults and treatments.

    Robotic Hair Transplants

    Robotic hair transplant surgery using the ARTAS Robotic System is a significant advance in the technology of the Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) procedure.

    Hair Transplant Surgery

    Hair transplantation is an out-patient procedure in which hair is transplanted from the back and/or sides of the scalp to the balding or thinning areas.

    Bernstein Medical - Center for Hair Restoration

    State-of-the-art hair transplant and hair restoration practice in NYC founded by Columbia Univ. surgeon Dr. Robert M Bernstein. Read about our services.

Clinical Expertise

  • Hair transplantation, Hair transplant surgery, Robotic surgery, Male pattern alopecia, Female pattern alopecia, Robotic Hair Transplantation, Follicular unit extraction, follicular unit transplantation, Platelet rich plasma therapy, Low-level laser therapy, Hair Transplant Repair, Cosmetic dermatology, Robotic FUE, PRP for Hair Loss, Hair Loss

Education & Training

  • Columbia University, Graduate School of Business
    Columbia University, Graduate School of BusinessMBA, 2002 - 2004
  • Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine
    Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of MedicineResidency, Dermatology, 1979 - 1982
  • Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School
    Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical SchoolInternship, Internal Medicine, 1978 - 1979
  • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
    Rutgers New Jersey Medical SchoolClass of 1978
  • Tulane University
    Tulane UniversityB.S., Psychology, Cum Laude, 1969 - 1973

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1996 - Present
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1979 - 2025
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 1979 - 2009
  • American Board of Dermatology Dermatology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Platinum Follicle Award International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery, 2001
  • Inaugural Fellow International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (FISHRS), 2014
  • Best Companies to Work for in New York State Society of Human Resource Management (NYS-SHRM), 2013
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Robotic Recipient Site Creation in Hair Transplantation  
    Bernstein RM, Wolfeld MB, Zingaretti G, Hair Transplant Forum Intl, 1/1/2014
  • Re: Standardization of the Terminology Used in FUE: part I (Hair Transplant Forum Intl 2013; 23(5): 165-169)  
    Bernstein RM, Hair Transplant Forum Intl, 1/1/2013
  • Controversies: Age and the Donor Zone in FU Hair Transplants  
    Bernstein RM, Hair Transplant Forum International, 1/1/2013
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Effects of Prostaglandin and Solumedrol on Lung and White Blood Cell Ultrastructure during Cardiopulmonary Bypass
    Bernstein R, Blanco J, Corio L, University of Medicine and Dentistry of NJ, Summer Research Program, 1/1/1975

Lectures

  • Robotic Recipient Site Creation 
    Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - 10/11/2014
  • Follicular Unit Extraction: Then and Now 
    San Francisco CA - 10/25/2013
  • Symposia: "Question the Expert" Case: Management of Diffuse Un-patterned Alopeica (DUPA) 
    San Francisco - 10/13/2013
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Other

  • "The Biggest Hair Restoration Breakthrough: Robotic Surgery" by Wendy Lewis 
    HealthNewsDigest.com
    7/16/2014
  • Robotic Hair Transplantation, FUE & the Future of Hair Transplants 
    The Bald Truth
    6/30/2014
  • Hair Hero 
    Columbia Business - The Alumni Magazine of Columbia Business School
    2/11/2014
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Press Mentions

  • Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology - History of Follicular Unit excisionHistory of Follicular Unit Excision - Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology
    Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology - History of Follicular Unit excisionHistory of Follicular Unit Excision - Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and LeprologyMarch 23rd, 2021
  • Stem Cell Remedy May Remedy Baldness Sooner or Later. Here’s What We All Know
    Stem Cell Remedy May Remedy Baldness Sooner or Later. Here’s What We All KnowJuly 30th, 2019
  • New York Magazine Includes Dr. Robert Bernstein in 'Best Doctors' Issue
    New York Magazine Includes Dr. Robert Bernstein in 'Best Doctors' IssueJune 18th, 2019
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