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Chaffoo, Richard (californiahairmd.com)

5on Google(from 25 reviews)
Last updated: Aug 6, 2026
Profile completeness: Medium

At California Hair MD, you have the combined 50-year experience of Richard Chaffoo, MD, FACS, FICS, America's First Triple Board Certified Hair Transplant Plastic Surgeon and Susan Stuart, MD, FAAD, our nationally recognized board certified Dermatologist. We have set a new standard for patients seeking the medical and surgical treatment of hair loss. Our physicians are educators, international lecturers, and researchers in hair loss and its management. The talent of our physicians is combined with the commitment of our practice to introduce the latest cutting edge technology for every patient. We are at the forefront of this field. Here are some "firsts":

Surgeon-led
Certifications
CAP

Patient Insights

Aggregated feedback from verified patient sources to help you make an informed decision.

Most patients are really happy with their hair transplant results, often calling them natural and praising the professional, caring team. They appreciate the detailed explanations and smooth process. Just know one patient felt their rhinoplasty was 'botched' and their concerns weren't heard.

What people like

  • +Natural-looking hair transplant results
  • +Professional and caring staff
  • +Smooth process from consultation to recovery
  • +Detailed explanations and compassionate approach

Concerns

  • results were 'botched' and not what they wanted
  • felt the doctor and staff did not listen
  • experienced pain and pressure in recipient area post-op

Themes aggregated from verified patient reviews and community discussions across Reddit, Trustpilot, Google, and hair restoration forums. These are patient opinions, not claims verified by Clinic Reccy.

Results: Before & After

Pricing Snapshot

USD 8,000 – 20,000

Depending on technique & number of grafts

1000 grafts
USD 8,000
Early Hair Loss Price (1000 grafts)

Typical price for hairline restoration or limited hair loss.

2500 grafts
USD 17,000
Moderate Hair Loss Price (2500 grafts)

Typical price for moderate hair loss requiring frontal area restoration.

5000 grafts
USD 20,000
Advanced Hair Loss Price (5000 grafts)

Typical price for advanced hair loss requiring extensive restoration.

What's Included

  • Free consultation
    No cost to discuss your case before booking.
  • Surgeon-performed procedure
    Performed by the surgeon, not a technician — as stated by the clinic.

Based on the clinic’s own website and public materials — not independently verified.

Location

Our Team

RC
Dr Richard Chaffoo

30 yrs experience

Dr. Richard Chaffoo is a triple board-certified plastic surgeon and the founder and surgical director of California Hair MD. With over 30 years of surgical experience, he is recognized as a 'Superspecialist' in hair restoration, having mastered techniques like FUE, NeoGraft®, and ARTAS® robotic hair restoration. He is also an educator and international lecturer in the field.

Specialties:

FUENeoGraftARTAS Robotic Hair Restoration
Education:
MD · Wake Forest University School of MedicineResidency · U.S. Naval Regional Medical Center, Portsmouth, VA (Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery)Fellowship · Stanford University Medical Center (Facial Plastic Surgery)Fellowship · Stanford University Medical Center (Head & Neck Oncologic Surgery)Fellowship · UCSD Medical Center (Burn Surgery)Residency · Oregon Health & Science University (Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery)
Certifications:
American Board of Plastic SurgeryAmerican Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive SurgeryAmerican Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck SurgeryAmerican Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (Member)American Society of Plastic Surgeons (Member)American Head & Neck Society (Fellow)American College of Surgeons (Fellow)American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (Fellow)San Diego Plastic Surgery Society (Past President)

Procedures Offered

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