Global honor for Greece: Dr. Anastassakis joins the American Board of Hair Restoration Surgeons (ABHRS) SME Committee, boosting the country’s medical tourism profile.
Dr. Konstantinos Anastassakis, MD, PhD, ABHRS Diplomate, ISHRS Fellow and President of the Hellenic Association of Hair Restoration Surgery (HAHRS), has been selected by the American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery (ABHRS) to serve on its inaugural Subject Matter Expert Committee (SME). This distinguished committee will play a decisive role in shaping the content and psychometric validity of the ABHRS certification examinations.
The ABHRS is the only global organization dedicated exclusively to certification in hair restoration surgery. Its Diplomate status is regarded as the highest professional distinction in the field, with only about 270 physicians worldwide currently certified. To achieve this certification, physicians undergo a demanding evaluation process that includes the submission of real patient cases, rigorous written and oral examinations, and verification of surgical expertise.
The newly established SME Committee, created in collaboration with the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners (NBOME), will be responsible for:
- Reviewing and refining examination questions to ensure scientific accuracy and clinical relevance.
- Establishing the minimum passing score (cut-off score) using psychometrically valid methodologies such as the Angoff method, widely applied in medical specialty board examinations.
- Aligning the certification process with the highest standards of the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS), ensuring continued validity, reliability, and excellence.
Out of approximately 270 Diplomates worldwide, only 20 physicians have been invited to join this first committee. Dr. Anastassakis’s selection reflects his surgical expertise, scientific excellence, academic and research contributions, as well as his integrity in medical practice.
Beyond personal recognition, this development carries significant implications for medical tourism in Greece. Hair restoration is one of the fastest-growing fields of medical tourism globally, attracting thousands of patients who travel abroad each year for high-quality treatments. The fact that a Greek physician has been entrusted with shaping the very standards of international certification highlights Greece’s position at the forefront of global advancements in this field.
For the Anastasakis Hair Clinic and for Greece more broadly, Dr. Anastassakis’s role on the ABHRS SME Committee enhances the country’s credibility as a destination that not only meets but actively defines international standards in hair restoration surgery. This translates into greater trust from international patients, stronger visibility for Greece as a leading destination for hair transplantation, and an overall boost for the growth of the country’s medical tourism sector.
The appointment of Dr. Anastassakis to this prestigious committee is clear evidence that the Greek scientific community can hold a leading role internationally, offering services that combine excellence, innovation, and global recognition.