Dr. Ken Anderson, MD, FISHRS, ABHRS is a triple-board certified facial plastic surgeon who has dedicated his career and practice to the treatment of hair loss in both men and women since 2003. He is the Founder and Director of the Anderson Center for Hair in Atlanta where he leads a world-renowned team focusing on artistic concepts in hairline design, patient comfort, and natural, permanent results. 

Dr. Anderson was in private practice in Beverly Hills, California, in 2008 when he was recruited by Emory Healthcare to serve as the Chief of Hair Restoration Surgery. From 2008 to 2011, Dr. Ken Anderson held this position with Emory Healthcare, teaching resident physicians and delivering Grand Rounds presentations to the faculty and staff of the Departments of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, and Dermatology. He is currently a Clinical Professor at Emory University School of Medicine, Department of Dermatology, and an Assistant Clinical Professor at the David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA Medical Center) in the Department of Surgery, Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.

Dr. Anderson is also an internationally-recognized speaker on the subject of hair restoration, most recently winning the Best Hair Restoration Clinical Case at the 2024 Aesthetic & Anti-aging Medicine World Congress (AMWC) in Monaco. Dr. Anderson also serves on the Editorial Board for the scholarly Journal of Hair: Therapy & Transplantation. He has authored over 20 scholarly publications in high-impact journals including: Nature, Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery, Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America, and Hair Transplant Forum International.

Rediscover your confidence at Anderson Center for Hair, where Drs. Anderson, Wetzel, and Lee, world-renowned experts in hair transplants, offer hair loss and restoration treatments tailored to your needs. Our team is committed to providing innovative solutions and compassionate care to help you achieve the best version of yourself.

Professional Experiences (selected)

Founder, and Medical Director, Anderson Center for Hair
Atlanta, Georgia
Practice and center dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of hair loss in men and women. Boutique-style patient care delivered in a state-of-the-art facility. Developed system of performing a single surgery per day with a minimum of complications and patient discomfort. Offer all advanced techniques related to hair restoration, including the ARTAS Robotic Hair Restoration Surgery System, which performs the Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) method of hair restoration, previous hair transplantation “repair” of “pluggy” or old-style grafts, and eyebrow reconstruction. Areas of research include robotic FUE procedures, Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP), and hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Primary consulting and operating surgeon for duration. 2005-2013 in Beverly Hills, California, 2011 to present in Atlanta, Georgia.

Division Chief of Hair Restoration Surgery
Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, EMORY Healthcare, Atlanta, GA.
Based at the Emory Facial Center for Cosmetic Surgery in Sandy Springs, coordinated the delivery of hair restoration surgery services at Emory. Trained EMORY resident physicians in aspects and techniques related to hair restoration surgery, including scar revision, eyebrow and sideburn reconstructions, and follicular unit extraction procedures when indicated. Presented multiple Grand Rounds to the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and the Department of Dermatology at EMORY. 2008-2011.

Chief of Surgery, Samson Medical Group
Los Angeles, California, and Atlanta, Georgia.
Responsible for oversight and management of all physicians in Samson Medical Group for duration of association. Primary consulting and operating physician at the all locations of Samson Medical Group (www.samsonhairrestoration.com). Developed “Quadrian Hairline Technique,” a new method to create natural, non-linear, and full hairlines. 2005-2008.

Hair Restoration Surgeon
New Hair Institute, Beverly Hills, California (www.newhair.com)
Primary consulting and operating physician at the New Hair Institute for the duration of employment. Performed over 800 surgical procedures related to hair restoration, including follicular unit transplantation, scar revision, tissue expansion for scar revision, repair of old “pluggy” hairlines and grafts, and follicular unit extraction (FUE). Over 1,000,000 grafts transplanted while at NHI. Set published world record for number of FUE grafts extracted and implanted in a single session (1,901 grafts) in 2004. Experience with restoration of beards, moustaches, and the more difficult temple regions and eyebrows. Presented four advanced instructional courses at the 2004 International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS) meeting in Vancouver, BC. s2003-2005.

Certification & Licensure
Diplomate, American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Diplomate, American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Medical License in good standing in California and Georgia

Academic Appointments & Affiliations
Assistant Clinical Professor of Surgery – David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Los Angeles, CA. 2007-present.

Hair Restoration Specialist
Emory Facial Center, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Atlanta, GA
Train resident physicians in all techniques related to hair transplant surgery, including scar revision, tissue expansion, eyebrow and sideburn transplantation, and follicular unit extraction. Present Grand Rounds lectures to members of the department. 2008-2011.

Post-Graduate Training
Fellow and Lecturer in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Center for Facial Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor MI.
Completed fellowship under the direction of Shan Baker, MD, FACS, immediate past president of the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Performed facial cosmetic surgical procedures; utilized local skin-muscle flaps, skin grafting techniques, and alloplastic implants for nasal and facial reconstruction. Hair transplant surgical experience using follicular unit grafting techniques also acquired. Staff otolaryngologist at the Ann Arbor Veterans Administration Hospital: emphasis on facial plastic surgery and functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS). 2002-2003.

House Officer / Resident Surgeon
Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Michigan. Ann Arbor, MI.
Evaluated patients with disorders of the head and neck, provided emergency care, performed/assisted on over 2000 surgical procedures, including highly-specialized procedures such as microvascular free tissue transfer, pediatric airway reconstruction, facial reanimation procedures, among others. The six-year program included 18 months of protected research time. 1997-2002.

House Officer / Resident Surgeon
Department of General Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI.
Cared for patients and acquired surgical experience in the following areas: gastrointestinal surgery, thoracic surgery, neurosurgery, vascular surgery, pediatric surgery, surgical oncology, and emergency medicine. 1996-1997.

Education
University of Pittsburgh, School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA.
Medical Doctorate, 1996.

University of Pittsburgh, Katz Graduate School of Business, Pittsburgh, PA
Coursework: investment management and capital money markets. 1994.

The Pennsylvania State University, Eberly College of Science, State College, PA
Bachelor of Science, Magna cum Laude: Pre-Medicine. 1991.
Significant coursework in fine-arts (drawing). GPA: 3.96 sciences.

Employment Experiences (selected)
Medical Illustrator, self-employed.
Design and create detailed pen- and ink medical illustrations for scholarly book chapters and journal articles. Subject matter related to head and neck surgical procedures, craniofacial reconstruction, facial soft tissue defect reconstructions, etc. 1999-present.

Franchise Owner and Manager, College Pro Painters, Ambler, PA.
Developed and expanded a successful residential painting business, employing fifteen full-time painters. Painted over seventy homes in a four-month period. Achieved gross revenue increase of 138% over the average of the previous five years of the franchise in the same location. Demonstrated superior productivity and customer service. Received premier award given by College Pro Painters: the Winner’s Circle Award. 1991.

Fellowships and Research Experiences
NIH-Supported Tissue Engineering Research, Departments of Biomedical
Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI.
Developed tissue engineered injectable cartilage implants by combining biodegradable liquid polymer hydrogels with chondrocytes in animal models. Other work includes tissue engineered injectable bone implants using liquid hydrogels and osteoblasts. 1999-2003.

Post-Sophomore Fellowship in Pathology, Department of Pathology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA.
Research achievements include the development of a multiplex PCR-based clinical assay for viral RNA and DNA in middle-ear effusions. Acquired experience and skill in diagnostic surgical pathology and autopsy protocol. 1993-1994.

Quantitative Facial Motion Analysis Research, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA.
Aided in the development of computer software subsequently used in a clinical setting at the Facial Nerve Center at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. 1992-1996.

Microvascular Surgery Research, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery,
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA.
Acquired expertise in several microvascular surgical techniques including micro-vessel anastomosis (end-to-end, end-to-side) and interpositional grafting procedures. 1992-1993.

Allograft Bone Transplant Research, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA.
Assisted in the development of a protocol for cryopreservation of bone with intact periosteum. 1992-1993.

Honors and Achievements
Castle Connolly Top Doctor Award in Hair Restoration Surgery
Selected as a Top Doctor by Castle Connolly Medical after peer nomination, extensive review and screening by their doctor-directed research team. Doctors do not and cannot pay to be listed as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor. 2015 www.castleconnolly.com

Top Plastic Surgeon – Doctor’s Choice Awards
Voted Top Plastic Surgeon by Doctor’s Choice Awards, a review site in which doctors review and rate other doctors. Peers and colleagues of Dr. Anderson rated him 5 stars out of 5. 2015
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Top Doctor – RealSelf.com
Achieved Top Doctor status on the world’s largest community for rating of cosmetic surgery, dermatology, and other elective treatments. Only hair restoration surgeon in the State of Georgia to earn this prestigious title. 2014
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Best Hair Restoration Surgeon – Atlanta, Georgia
Voted #1 Best Hair Restoration Surgeon by the readership of Best Self Magazine, a premiere beauty and wellness magazine. 2014

Okinawa Award for Outstanding Clinical Presentation. Awarded by the combined meeting of the Japan Society of Clinical Hair Restoration and the Japanese Society of Dermatologic Surgery. Presented by Dr. Akio Sato, JSCHR President, and Dr. Sataro Kurata, JSDS President. Busena Terrace Resort and Conference Center, Okinawa, Japan February 26, 2011.

Set Published World Record for Number of Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) Grafts Performed in Single Session. Published in Bernstein RM, Rassman WR, Anderson KW: FUE Megasessions – Evolution of a Technique. Hair Transplant Forum International, 14(3):116-17, 2004.

Merle Lawrence Research Award for the Most Outstanding Basic Science Research Paper: “Tissue Engineering of Injectable Cartilage.” Premier research award given by the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the 24th Annual Frank A. Lamberson Lectureship. University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI. 2000.

Most Outstanding Research Paper Presentation: “A Novel Method of Quantitative Facial Motion Analysis: The Maximal Static Response Assay.” Awarded at the 22nd Annual Meeting of the Walter P. Work Society. University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI. 1999.

Medical Student of the Year Award, Awarded by the Allegheny County Medical Society, Pittsburgh, PA. 1996.

Pitt Panthers Ice Hockey Team, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA.
Earned a starting position on the University team for five consecutive seasons. Defensive scoring leader, ‘92-‘93 and ‘94-‘95 ice hockey seasons. 1991-1996.

United States Medical Licensing Exam – Ranked in the top 5% of all students taking exam in 1993.

Winner’s Circle Award, College Pro Painters, Philadelphia, PA.
Nationwide award given to top franchise managers who have demonstrated superior leadership skills and effectiveness in running a profitable and reputable business. 1991.

Bachelor of Science, Magna Cum Laude, Pennsylvania State University, Eberly College of Science, State College, PA. Graduated in the top four percent of the student body. 1991.

Phi-Beta-Kappa Honor Society, Lambda Chapter, Pennsylvania State University, Eberly College of Science. Elected as a lifetime member. 1991.

Wentroble Outstanding Scholar Award, Pennsylvania State University, Eberly College of Science. Awarded to top five pre-medical students in the Eberly College of Science. 1991.

Dean’s List, Pennsylvania State University, Eberly College of Science. Member of list for eight consecutive semesters between 1988 and 1991.

Professional Associations & Activities
Fellow, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Attained the highest possible ranking available by the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the world’s largest specialty association for facial plastic surgery. 2015

Editorial Board Member, Journal of Hair: Therapy & Transplantation. Areas of expertise: ARTAS Robotic Hair Restoration Surgery, ultra-natural frontal hairline design, bio-enhanced hair restoration surgery. 2014-present.

Professional Associations & Activities
American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ABFPRS)
Written Board Examination Development Committee. Write and review test questions related to hair restoration surgery for examination administered to physicians wishing to become board certified in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2007-present.

Men’s Health and Wellness Center. Member of the Medical Advisory Board, www.menshealthandwellness.org. A 501(c) (3) non-profit, provides healthcare education, screening and support services that focus on men. 2009 to present.

Foundation for Facial Aesthetic Surgery
Member of teaching faculty in the Hair Restoration Track
Directed a symposium in the Hair Restoration Track of the meeting, in addition to delivering lectures and teaching other surgeons from around the world about hair restoration in a hands-on workshop setting. www.ffasurg.org. 2012-2014.

American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS)
Delegate to the American Medical Association-Resident and Fellows Section (AMA-RFS)
Represent the views and protect the interests of the AAFPRS membership and their patients at the biannual national meetings of the AMA-RFS. 1999-2003.

American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Policy Development Committee member. 1997-2002.

American Medical Association (AMA) Governing Council, Pennsylvania Medical Society-Medical Student Section, Harrisburg, PA. 1992-1996. Elected to Chair of the Governing Council for 1994-1995.

American Medical Association President, AMA Chapter at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA. Elected to three consecutive 1 year terms, from 1993 to 1996.

Scholarly Publications
Bernstein RM, Rassman WR, Anderson KW: FUE Megasessions – Evolution of a Technique. Hair Transplant Forum International, 14(3):116-17, 2004.

Anderson KW, Baker SR: Advances in facial rejuvenation surgery. Current Opinion: Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. 11(4):256-260, 2003.

Alsberg E, Anderson KW, Albeiruti A, Rowley JA, Mooney DJ. Engineering growing tissues. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 99(19):12025-12030, 2002.

Anderson KW, Baker SR: Management of Early Lentigo Maligna and Lentigo Maligna Melanoma of the Head and Neck. [Includes medical illustrations.] Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America. 11(1):93-105, 2003.

Marentette LJ, Kim J: Craniosynostosis. Created 17 professional-quality pen-and-ink medical illustrations for chapter. In Bluestone CD, Rosenfeld RM (eds.): Surgical Atlas of Pediatric Otolaryngology. Hamilton, BC Decker, pp 791-806, 2002.

Alsberg E, Anderson KW, Albeiruti A, Franceschi RT, Mooney DJ. Cell-interactive alginate hydrogels for bone tissue engineering. Journal of Dental Research. 80(11):2025-9, 2001.

Bouhadir KH, Lee KY, Alsberg E, Damm KL, Anderson KW, Mooney DJ. Degradation of partially oxidized alginate and its potential application for tissue engineering. Biotechnology Progress. 17(5):945-50, 2001.

Anderson KW, Baker SR, Lowe LL, Su L, Johnson TM: Treatment of Head and Neck Melanoma, Lentigo Maligna Subtype. [Includes medical illustrations.] Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery. 3:202-206, 2001

Lee KY, Peters MC, Anderson KW, Mooney DJ: Controlled Growth Factor Release from Synthetic Extracellular Matrices. Nature, 408:998-1000, 2000.

Anderson KW: Peritonsillar Abscess: Clinical Presentation, Pathogenesis, and Surgical Drainage. [Text and illustrations]. International Online Journal of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 3(2), 2000.

Anderson KW: The surgical management of auricular hematoma. [Text and illustrations]. International Online Journal of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 2(5). 1999.

Aul JJ, Anderson KW, Kerber B, Wadowsky RM, Doyle WJ, Kingsley LA, Post JC, Ehrlich GD: A Comparative Evaluation of Culture and PCR for the Detection and Determination of Persistence of Bacterial Strains and DNAs in the chinchilla laniger model of Otitis Media. Annals of Otology Rhinology & Laryngology, 107(6):508-513, 1998.

Post JC, Preston RA, Aul JJ, Pettigrew ML, White JR, Anderson KW, Wadowsky RM, Reagan DR, Walker ES, Kingsley LA, Magit AE, Ehrlich GD: Molecular Analysis of Bacterial Pathogens in Otitis Media with Effusion. JAMA, 273:1598-1604, 1995.

Buchman CA, Doyle WJ, Skoner DP, Post JC, Alper CM, Seroky JT, Anderson KW, Preston RA, Hayden F, Fireman P, Ehrlich GD: Influenza A Virus- Induced Acute Otitis Media. Journal of Infectious Disease, 172(5):1348-51, 1995.

Hoops SC, Anderson KW, Merz KM: Force field design for metalloproteins. Journal of the American Chemical Society, 113(22): 8262-8270, 1992.

AMA Delegate Publications
Anderson KW: AMA Report: AMA-RFS Annual Meeting. Facial Plastic Times, 22(9):11, 2002.
Anderson KW: AMA Report: AMA-RFS Interim Meeting. Facial Plastic Times, 22(3):10, 2001.
Anderson KW: AMA Report: AMA-RFS Annual Meeting. Facial Plastic Times, 21(8):4, 2000.
Anderson KW: AMA Report: AMA-RFS Interim Meeting. Facial Plastic Times, 21(1):5, 2000.

Scholarly Presentations
Anderson KW: Hair Loss: Causes and Cures. Presented to the entire staff and student body
Presentations at the Paul Mitchell School, Atlanta, GA. Talk aimed at hair-stylist audience and covered the basics of why people lose hair, and what can be done surgically and non-surgically. Jan 21, 2014.

Anderson KW: Principles of Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE); My 10 Year Experience. Presented at the 21st Annual Multi-Specialty Symposium “State of the Art in Facial Aesthetics” meeting of the Foundation for Facial Aesthetic Surgery, an education meeting for an audience of facial plastic and reconstructive surgeons. Atlanta, GA. March, 2013.

Anderson KW, Lam S, Williams, K: Hairline Design Workshop for Surgeons
Led a hands-on workshop for facial plastic surgeons about hair restoration surgery. Special emphasis on natural male and female hairline design. Delivered at the 21st Annual Multi-Specialty Symposium “State of the Art in Facial Aesthetics” meeting of the Foundation for Facial Aesthetic Surgery, an education meeting for an audience of facial plastic and reconstructive surgeons. Atlanta, GA. March, 2013.

Anderson KW, Lam S, Williams K, Kabaker S, Nusbaum B, Rousso D, DeJoseph L: Challenges in
Presentations Hair Restoration – a Roundtable Discussion with the Experts. Delivered at the 21st Annual Multi-Specialty Symposium “State of the Art in Facial Aesthetics” meeting of the Foundation for Facial Aesthetic Surgery, an education meeting for an audience of facial plastic and reconstructive surgeons. Atlanta, GA. March, 2013.

Anderson, KW: Perioperative Considerations for Surgeons Performing Follicular Unit
Extraction Procedures. Presented at the combined meeting of the Japan Society of Clinical Hair Restoration and the Japanese Society of Dermatologic Surgery. Won Okinawa Award in as for this presentation at the meeting in Japan. Busena Terrace Resort and Conference Center, Okinawa, Japan. February 26, 2011.

Anderson, KW: Follicular Unit Extraction versus Traditional Strip Excision: Difficult Decisions in Hair Restoration Surgery. Presented to the Department of Plastic Surgery at the Tokyo Women’s Medical University Hospital, Tokyo, Japan. January 28, 2010.

Anderson, KW: Advances in Surgical Hair Restoration: Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) – My 6 year experience. Grand Rounds Presentation delivered to the faculty of the Department of Family Medicine, Mercer University School of Medicine, Macon, GA. October 16, 2009

Anderson, KW: Advances in Surgical Hair Restoration: Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) – My 6 year experience. Grand Rounds Presentation delivered to the faculty of the Department of Internal Medicine, Hamilton Medical Center, Dalton, GA. September 24, 2009

Anderson, KW: Hair Restoration: An Emerging Market Segment in Cosmetic Surgery.
Presented to the faculty physicians of the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at EMORY University Health Systems, Atlanta, GA, June 13, 2009.

Anderson, KW: Advances in Surgical Hair Restoration. A two-hour lecture presented to
physicians of the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at EMORY University Health Systems, Atlanta, GA, April 9, 2009.

Anderson KW, Rassman WR: The Difficult Patient: How to Work with Less and Make it Look Like More. Ninety minute advanced instructional course given at the 2004 ISHRS Annual Meeting, Vancouver, BC, Canada, 2004.

Anderson KW, Rassman WR: Follicular Unit Extraction. Presented at the Advanced Review Course in Hair Restoration Surgery, 2004 ISHRS Annual Meeting, Vancouver, BC, Canada, 2004.

Anderson KW, Rassman WR: Follicular Isolation Technique and Follicular Unit Extraction. Ninety minute advanced instructional course presented at the Advanced Workshops in Hair Restoration Surgery, 2004 ISHRS Annual Meeting, Vancouver, BC, Canada, 2004.

Anderson KW, Bernstein RM, Rassman WR: Advances in Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE): Pearls, Pitfalls, and Megasessions. Presented at the Video Theater Forum in Hair Restoration Surgery, 2004 ISHRS Annual Meeting, Vancouver, BC, Canada, 2004.

Anderson KW, Baker SR: Bilateral Paramedian Forehead Flaps. Poster presentation at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Denver, Colorado, 2001.

Anderson KW, Baker SR, Lowe LL, Su L, Johnson TM: A Staged Excision Approach for Lentigo Maligna and Lentigo Maligna Melanoma of the Head and Neck: The “Square” Procedure. Presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Washington, DC, 2000.

Anderson KW, Alsberg E, Rowley JR, Mooney DM: Tissue Engineering of Injectable Cartilage.
Presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Washington, DC, 2000.

Anderson KW, Alsberg E, Rowley JR, Mooney DM: Injectable Polymers for Cartilage Tissue Engineering. Presented at the 24th Annual Frank A. Lamberson Lectureship, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Michigan. The associated manuscript was awarded the Merle Lawrence Award for the Most Outstanding Basic Science Research Paper in this annual scientific research competition. 2000.

Anderson KW, Shal A, Lenert JA, Johnson PC: Quantitative Facial Motion Analysis of
Perioral Motion in Patients with Scleroderma. Presented at the 54th Meeting of the Canadian Society of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Toronto, Canada, 2000.

Anderson KW, Shal A, Lenert JA, Garrison JL, Medsger T, Johnson PC: A Novel Method of Facial Motion Analysis: the Maximal Static Response Assay. Presented at the annual meeting of the Walter P. Work Society, Ann Arbor, MI, 1999.

Anderson KW, Aul J, Wadowsky RM, Post JC, Ehrlich GD: Molecular Analysis of Pathogens in Otitis Media with Effusion. Presented at the annual meeting of the Pennsylvania Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Hershey, PA, 1994.

Anderson KW, Penney E, Narayanan K, Liang M: Cryopreservation of Bone Grafts with Periosteum. Presented at the annual meeting of the Plastic Surgery Research Council, Ann Arbor, MI, 1994.

Ehrlich GD, Anderson KW, Preston RA, Riera A, Wadowsky RM, Post JC: Development of a multiplex-PCR assay for respiratory viruses. Presented at the midwinter research meeting of the Association for Research in Otolaryngology, Tampa, FL, 1994.

Ehrlich GD, Aul J, Anderson KW, Doyle WJ, Kerber B, Post JC: Time course comparison of Hemophilus influenzae persistence by culture and PCR in the chinchilla laniger middle ear following infection and treatment. Presented at the midwinter research meeting of the Association for Research in Otolaryngology, Tampa, FL, 1994.

Grand Rounds Presentations
Anderson, KW: Advances in Surgical Hair Restoration: Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) – My 6 year experience. Grand Rounds Presentation delivered to the faculty of the Department of Family Medicine, Mercer University School of Medicine, Macon, GA. October 16, 2009

Anderson, KW: Advances in Surgical Hair Restoration: Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) – My 6 year experience. Grand Rounds Presentation delivered to the faculty of the Department of Internal Medicine, Hamilton Medical Center, Dalton, GA. September 24, 2009

Hair Restoration – Past, Present and Future. Department of Dermatology, EMORY University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA. September 17, 2009.

Update on Hair Restoration Techniques. Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, EMORY University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA. April 9, 2009.

Olfactory Neuroblastoma. [Included medical illustrations]. Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, University of Michigan School of Medicine, Ann Arbor, MI. March 28, 2002.

Complications of Rhinoplasty. Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Michigan School of Medicine, Ann Arbor, MI. August 2, 2001.

Management of Mandibular Fractures. Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Michigan School of Medicine, Ann Arbor, MI. January 11, 2001.

The Peritonsillar Abscess [Included medical illustrations]. Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Michigan School of Medicine, Ann Arbor, MI. June 29, 2000.

Frontal Sinus Fractures. [Included medical illustrations]. Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Michigan School of Medicine, Ann Arbor, MI. December 9, 1999.

Alloplastic Implants in Otolaryngology. Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Michigan School of Medicine, Ann Arbor, MI. April 1, 1999.

Vagal Paraganglioma – Diagnosis and Treatment.. Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Michigan School of Medicine, Ann Arbor, MI. August 20, 1998.

Principles of Head and Neck Radiation Oncology. Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Michigan School of Medicine, Ann Arbor, MI. November 20, 1997.

Community Service
Created the Michael W. Anderson Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Resident Surgeon
Service Support Fund. This gift to the University of Michigan Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery is a multi-year support effort which will provide funds for advanced scientific research for use by surgeons-in-training. 2015 to present.

Special Olympics charity golf tournament sponsor – raised money and awareness for Special Olympics, along with reality TV stars Dave Stone (aka “The Kraken”) and Captain Clint Roberts of the Dreadknots team on the show Ax Men, on the History Channel. Orchard Hills Golf Club, Newnan Georgia. June, 2015.

Sponsor of ZERO Prostate Cancer Run/Walk – aka Dash4Dad. This run for charity raised over $58,000 for prostate cancer research and advocacy. June 2015

Mens Health and Wellness Center. Member of the Medical Advisory Board, www.menshealthandwellness.org. A 501(c)(3) non-profit, provides healthcare education, screening and support services that focus on men. 2009 to present.

Cancer Screening Clinic, Department of Otolaryngology, University of Michigan. Evaluate and examine patients for head and neck cancer during free weekend clinics. 1999-2003.

Alpha Epsilon Delta Keynote Speaker, A.E.D. Honorary Pre-Medical Society, University of Michigan. Honored as 1999 Induction Ceremonies Keynote Speaker. 1999.

Alpha Epsilon Delta Lecturer, A.E.D. Honorary Pre-Medical Society, University of Pittsburgh and University of Michigan. Present informative talks to an audience of medical school hopefuls as a personally initiated community service project. 1995-2003.

Head Coach, University of Michigan Roller Hockey Team, Division II team. 1998-1999.

CRHL Roller Hockey Instructor, Collegiate Roller Hockey League. Instructed 8-12 year olds in the basics of roller hockey: passing, shooting, etc. 1998-2000.

“To Your Health” University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA.
Presented educational seminars to the homeless at Salvation Army shelters. Topics included immunization schedules and general nutrition guidelines. 1991-1996.

Personal Interests
Medical Illustration: Created detailed medical illustrations that were included in five scholarly publications, an entire book chapter in a Pediatric Head and Neck Surgery Surgical Atlas, and three Grand Rounds lectures (see previous sections). Samples of work at www.KennethAndersonPhotography.com.

Photography: Various subjects and themes. Ongoing project since 2012 is the Hot Wheels Gallery, a diverse and colorful collection of semi-abstract photographs of Hot Wheels® brand cars. Many examples at www.KennethAndersonPhotography.com.

Roller Hockey: Starting defenseman for Division 1 Roller Hockey Team, University of Michigan Wolverines, 1997 to 2003. Highlight was the Third place finish (Final Four) at the National Championship Tournament in St. Louis, MO, April 2002. Continue to play in a 30 and over men’s league currently.

Ice Hockey: Starting defenseman for University of Pittsburgh Panthers Collegiate Ice Hockey Team. Champions, 1995 Western Pennsylvania College Hockey Association title, defeated alma mater Penn State in finals. Defensive scoring leader, ‘92-‘93 and ‘94-‘95 ice hockey seasons. 1991-1996.

Dr. Anderson is recommended by The American Hair Loss Association