Dr. Art Katona

Hair Restoration Surgeon
Atlanta, GA

Dr. Art Katona became one of the pioneers in utilizing the Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) Method for hair restoration back in 1996. This groundbreaking technique has since gained popularity among notable figures, including actors and actresses, as well as ordinary people who desire to regain their youthful, abundant hair.

As a Certified Diplomate of the American Board of Hair Restoration Surgeons (ABHRS) and a Fellow of the International Society of Hair Surgeons (ISHRS), Dr. Katona is highly esteemed in the industry for his revolutionary and effective hair restoration solutions.

With over 20 years of hair transplant experience, Dr. Katona has completed over 20,000 procedures throughout the United States and the United Kingdom, making him one of the most experienced surgeons in his field.

Licenses: Illinois, Georgia, Florida, United Kingdom (England, Wales, N. Ireland, Scotland).

EXPERIENCE

  • 27+ Years of Experience

  • 2013-2021 Medical Director for RESTORE (hair restoration) and Katona Hair Restoration USA and United Kingdom.
    Locations: Atlanta, GA — Oak Brook, IL — Dallas, TX — London, UK

  • 2012 Medical Director, Hair Restoration Services, Vinci Hair Restoration, London, UK.

  • 2012-2013 Medical Director, Hair Restoration Services, Kensington Chambers London, UK. 

  • 2010-2016 Medical Director, Premium Healthcare Solutions London, UK.

  • 2010-2012 Associate Medical Director, The Hospital Group ; Director of Training and Staffing. Birmingham, UK; London, UK, Director of clinic expansion.

  • 2000-2010 Medical Hair Restoration

  • October 2000-October 2001 Fellowship, Dermatology and Hair Restoration Surgery, Orlando, FL. Advanced Dermatology/Dr. Matt Leavitt.

  • July 1999-July 2000 Fellowship, Dermatology, Dermatopathology. Ackerman Academy/Dr. Bernard Ackerman NY, NY.

  • December 1999- April 2000 Fellowship, Dermatology. University of Puerto Rico/Dr. J. Sanchez. 

  • June 1998-June 1999 Resident, General Surgery, Jackson Memorial Hospital. Miami, FL.

  • June 1996-June 1998 Resident, Surgical Pathology, Jackson Memorial Hospital. Miami, FL.

AWARDS

  • Research (wound healing) ISHRS

MEDIA APPEARANCES

Dr. Katona’s publicized patients have been featured worldwide

  • RESTORE.com

  • FOX TV

  • WGN; (live hair transplant surgery, 2002)

  • BBC, Talk Sport UK, MDTV

EDUCATION

  • June 1996-June 1998 Resident, Surgical Pathology, Jackson Memorial Hospital. Miami, FL.

  • 1992-1996 Medical Student , Ross University, MD, 1996.

  • 1991-1992 Pre-medical studies, University of Minnesota.

  • 1987-1989 BS, University of Minnesota.

  • 1985-1987 University of Illinois.

  • 1981-1985 Loyola Academy High School, Wilmette, IL. USA.

  • 1974-1981 Walt Disney Magnet School, Chicago, IL.

  • 2002-2012 ASHR Certified/examination (recertified by examination). 

  • 2000-current ISHRS Member.

  • 2008-current Fellow of ISHRS.

  • 2010-current ABHRS, voting member, (American Board of Hair Research Society).

  • 2016-2018 Nominee for Platinum Follicle Award ISHRS. 

  • 2003 Research award, ISHRS Research award for wound healing. 

  • 2003-2006 AMA Physicians Recognition Award.  

  • 2002-2003 American Academy of Ambulatory Care.

  • 2008-current Florida Medical Association.

LICENSES

  • December 2000-current: Florida.

  • 2023-Present: Georgia.

  • June 2001-current: Illinois.

  • December 2010-current: United Kingdom (England, Wales, N. Ireland, Scotland).

  • General Medicine Council (UK)

  • 2011-2018: Annual appraisals completed.

  • 2014: Revalidation for license completed.

  • 2000-current: DEA Registration.

  • American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery (ABHR):

  • 2002: Exam and membership.

  • 2012: ABHRS Recertification, examination.

  • 2005: American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery

SOCIETIES & MEMBERSHIPS

  • ISHRS (International...)

  • FISHRS (Fellow of ISHRS), voting member

  • American Medical Association: (AMA) membership, current.