dr. haber

Awards & Honors

  • Dr. Haber has been honored with the prestigious Manfred Lucas Lifetime Achievement Award by the ISHRS for his exceptional contributions and unwavering commitment to the field of hair transplantation.

    As a leading figure in the world of hair transplantation, Dr. Haber’s receipt of this award places him among a select group of only 15 other surgeons globally to ever receive this honor. His tireless dedication to advancing hair restoration techniques embodies the pioneering spirit of Dr. Manfred Lucas, the award’s namesake and a visionary in the field.

  • Golden Follicle Award The International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS) – the world’s leading medical authority on hair loss and hair restoration has honored Dr. Haber with a coveted award granted to one surgeon in the world each year in recognition of surgical skills and educational contributions to the field of hair restoration surgery.

  • Northern Ohio Live Magazine Recognized Dr. Haber as one of the region’s top specialists in his field, based on a survey of physicians who were asked “Who would you send your family members to for care”.

  • The Italian Society of Hair Restoration Granted Dr. Haber the International Archimedes Prize in 2001 in recognition of his artistry in hair transplant surgery.

  • The Italian Society of Hair Restoration Granted Dr. Haber the Rome Award in 2003 for his contributions to Ethics in Hair Restoration.

  • The International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery Granted Dr. Haber its first Award of Excellence in 1994 recognizing “Outstanding Achievement and Innovation in the Field of Hair Restoration Surgery.”

  • The Italian Society of Hair Restoration Granted Dr. Haber the Michaelangelo Award 2002 in recognition of his contributions to hair restoration surgery.

  • The Italian Society of Hair Restoration Granted Dr. Haber the Ghirlandina Award in 2005 in recognition of his teaching contributions to the field of hair restoration.

  • The Italian Society of Hair Restoration Granted Dr. Haber the Caesar Award in 2007 for “Crowning Achievement on Hair Restoration.”

  • The International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery Presented Dr. Haber with this award in 2007 in recognition of his editorial contributions to the Hair Transplant Forum International.

Robert Haber, MD is a Board Certified Dermatologist as well as a Pediatrician, and is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Departments of Dermatology and Pediatrics at CWRU School of Medicine. He treats children and adults, and provides skin care for the entire family. Dr. Haber is considered one of the finest hair transplant surgeons in the world, and lectures internationally each year. He also directs the region’s busiest private clinical trials unit studying new medications.

The International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS) awarded Dr. Haber the coveted Golden Follicle Award in 2009 as one of the world’s top hair transplant surgeons, in recognition of his academic contributions and surgical skills.

In 2023, Dr. Haber was the recipient of the prestigious Manfred Lucas Lifetime Achievement Award by the ISHRS, for his exceptional contributions and commitment to the field of hair transplantation. Only 15 other surgeons globally have ever received this honor. 

Dr. Haber served as Director of Pediatric Dermatology at Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital for ten years, and served on the Melanoma and Skin Cancer Committee of the American Academy of Dermatology. He was voted one of Ohio’s Top Doctors by Northern Ohio Live Magazine.

Dr. Haber completed a one year Fellowship in Cosmetic Surgery and Hair Restoration Surgery, and has received numerous awards and honors for his results.

Dr. Haber served as President of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS), has authored or edited five textbooks on hair transplant surgery, and has published 12 textbook chapters and over a dozen research articles. He lectures locally and throughout the world on his techniques and performs live surgery internationally.

Dr. Haber has created an advanced office environment, with the latest laser technology and digital imaging, and enjoys displaying his landscape photography.

Dr. Haber has been active in the ISHRS since its founding, and served as President for 2002-2003 as well as Treasurer, on the Executive Committee, Board of Governors, and as Chair or member of over 15 committees. Dr. Haber served a three year term as Co-Editor of the Hair Transplant Forum International, a publication read in over 40 nations around the world. Dr. Haber co-authored the world’s best-selling textbook in the field of hair restoration surgery as well as eight textbook chapters and 16 original reports, and has presented over 100 papers at meetings throughout the world.

Dr. Haber invented the Haber Spreader in 2005, a surgical device designed to improve the quality of donor harvesting and reduce follicular transection. The spreader device has been widely accepted, and is now in use in over 20 countries around the world.

Dr. Haber was honored with the first Award of Excellence granted by the ISHRS, was recognized as Surgeon of the Month by the Hair Transplant Forum International, and selected as Program Chair of ISHRS Annual Meeting held in Barcelona, Spain. Dr. Haber was selected by Northern Ohio Live Magazine as one of Ohio’s Top Doctors, and the Italian Society of Hair Restoration has bestowed five awards on Dr. Haber for his accomplishments. Locally, his techniques and successful results are featured on television as well as in The Plain Dealer.

Dr. Haber has lectured about his surgical techniques nationally in Washington, DC, Nashville, Dallas, Hawaii, New York, Chicago, New Orleans, San Diego, San Francisco, San Diego, Las Vegas, and Orlando, and internationally in Brazil, Canada, Italy, Spain, France, Australia, Germany, Mexico, Malaysia, Switzerland, England, and the UAE. His patients come primarily from the Cleveland area in Ohio, but include patients from a variety of locations elsewhere in the United States, as well as Europe and the Middle East.

Memberships & Credentials

  • Clinical Associate Professor of Dermatology & Pediatrics, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
  • President, International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery, 2002-2003
  • Editor, Hair Transplant Forum International, 2005-2008
  • Diplomat, American Board of Dermatology
  • Diplomat, National Board of Medical Examiners
  • Fellow, American Academy of Dermatology
  • Fellow, American Society for Mohs Surgery
  • Fellow, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery
  • Member, American Medical Association
  • Member, Cleveland Dermatological Society
  • Member, Cleveland Academy of Medicine
  • Member, Ohio Dermatological Association
  • Member, Ohio Society for Dermatologic Surgery
  • Member, Ohio State Medical Association