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Accepting New Patients
- Treats Adults
- Accepting New Patients
Robin Unger, MD
Dermatology
About Me
Dr. Robin Unger is one of the most prominent and well-respected surgeons performing hair transplant surgery. She is a co-author of the gold-standard textbook in this field, Hair Transplant Surgery, 5th edition, and has published extensively in textbooks and journals. She is a board certified Hair Restoration Surgeon (ABHRS) and a member of the ISHRS, who is actively involved in teaching residents and international surgical fellows from around the world.
Dr. Unger has a practice dedicated solely to hair restoration, including those with male pattern baldness, female pattern hair loss and patients requiring surgery to correct scars from dermatologic disease or other facial plastic surgical procedures. Her approach to hair transplant surgery is unique in several ways; most importantly, she operates on only one patient a day and thus is completely focused on every detail of the procedure. For further information about Dr. Unger and hair transplant surgery, please see www.drrobinunger.com.
Language
English, French, Portuguese, Spanish, Tagalog (Philippines)
Position
ASSISTANT CLINICAL PROFESSOR | Dermatology
Hospital Affiliations
- Mount Sinai Queens
- The Mount Sinai Hospital
Clinical Focus
- Acne
- Alopecia Areata
Education
MD, Sackler School of Medicine (Tel Aviv University)
Internship, Internal Medicine
North Shore Long Island Jewish Health System
Residency, Ophthalmology
North Shore Long Island Jewish Health System
Fellowship, Dermatology
Icahn School of Medicine At Mount Sinai
Research
Dr. Unger made the surprising discovery in several patients that hair transplanted into areas of alopecia areata successfully produced lasting hair growth. She is currently conducting research to further understand how this process may work and which patients may be acceptable candidates for such a treatment.
She is investigating the use of platelet rich plasma therapy (PRP) to slow periods of acute telogen effluvium and Acell for wound healing and improved scar formation.
The most exciting research under investigation is a patented hair preservation technique which will soon be available for general patients.
To participate or find out more information, please call her office.
Insurance Information
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Publications
Selected Publications
- Assessment and Treatment Outcomes of Persistent Radiation-Induced Alopecia in Patients with Cancer. Gregory S. Phillips, Morgan E. Freret, Danielle Novetsky Friedman, Sabrina Trelles, Oluwaseun Kukoyi, Azael Freites-Martinez, Robin H. Unger, Joseph J. Disa, Leonard H. Wexler, Christopher L. Tinkle, James G. Mechalakos, Stephen W. Dusza, Kathryn Beal, Suzanne L. Wolden, Mario E. Lacouture. JAMA Dermatology
- What Should the Hair Clinician Know About Hair Transplants?. Robin Unger, Ruel Adajar.
- Androgenetic alopecia. Walter P. Unger, Robin H. Unger.
Industry Relationships
Physicians and scientists on the faculty of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai often interact with pharmaceutical, device, biotechnology companies, and other outside entities to improve patient care, develop new therapies and achieve scientific breakthroughs. In order to promote an ethical and transparent environment for conducting research, providing clinical care and teaching, Mount Sinai requires that salaried faculty inform the School of their outside financial relationships.
Dr. Unger has not yet completed reporting of Industry relationships.
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