- Dr. A Gupta is a multi-board-certified dermatologist with advanced certification in hair restoration surgery and rare dual recognition from the American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery (ABHRS) and the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS).
- Under Dr A Gupta’s clinical leadership, Sure Hair Transplants has earned multiple Toronto Consumer’s Choice Awards and the ISHRS Platinum Follicle Award.
- The ISHRS Platinum Follicle Award is granted to only one clinic worldwide each year in recognition of outstanding contributions to the field of surgical hair restoration. It reflects the highest standards of long-term excellence in patient outcomes, leadership, education, and innovation.
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Multi-board certified Medical Director at Sure Hair Transplants
- Diplomate of the American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery (DABHRS)
- Fellow of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (FISHRS)
- Diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology (DABD)
- Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology (FAAD)
- Member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS)
- Member of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS)
- One of the only Canadian physicians to hold both ABHRS and FISHRS designations
- Only Canadian Oral & Written Examiner for the ABHRS
- Selected as Co-Editor of the ISHRS Hair Transplant Forum
- Extensive publication record in hair and skin research (peer-reviewed articles and book chapters)
- Former researcher at the NIH (National Institutes of Health)
- Clinical trial investigator with 8 completed clinical trials
Sure Hair Transplants Toronto Medical Director Dr. Aditya K. Gupta MD, PhD, MBA, MBA/HCM, MA (Cantab), DABHRS, DABD, FISHRS, FAAD, FAACS, FRCP(C)
Dr. Aditya K. Gupta – Hair Transplant Surgeon & Dermatologist in Toronto, Canada
- Dr. Aditya K. Gupta, MD, PhD, is the Medical Director of Sure Hair Transplants Toronto and has more than 27 years of experience in surgical hair restoration. He has performed thousands of procedures and is known for evidence-based care, natural-looking results, and a research-driven approach to treating hair loss.
- Dr. Gupta has performed FUT and FUE hair transplant procedures on approximately 6,000 patients, using both Follicular Unit Excision (FUE) and Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT).
- Clinical leadership & recognition: In addition to multiple Consumer’s Choice Awards in Toronto, Dr. Gupta’s clinic received the ISHRS Platinum Follicle Award—an international distinction awarded to one clinic worldwide each year.
- Research & education: Dr. Gupta is a widely published medical researcher in dermatology and hair restoration and has served in editorial and education roles within international professional societies. His work supports the clinic’s focus on techniques and treatment protocols grounded in peer-reviewed evidence.
- Credentials: Dr. Gupta holds board certification in dermatology and advanced certification in hair restoration surgery, including ABHRS (Diplomate) and ISHRS fellowship recognition (FISHRS), reflecting both clinical excellence and sustained contributions to the field.
Toronto’s 2026 Consumer’s Choice Winner
Consumer’s Choice has awarded Sure Hair Transplants Toronto “Best hair restoration clinic in Toronto” an unprecedented 9 times in a row!
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ISHRS Platinum Follicle Award Winner
The International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery has named Sure Hair Transplants Toronto’s medical director Dr A.Gupta, the ISHRS 2024 Platinum Hair Follicle Award Winner!
Consumer’s Choice Winner Best Hair Transplant Clinic Toronto
2024 ISHRS Global Platinum Follicle Award Winner
Experience: 6,000 Hair Transplant Patients Over 31+ Years
- Dr. A. K. Gupta has been performing hair restoration surgery for more than 27 years and currently serves as Medical Director at Sure Hair Transplants Toronto.
- Patients travel to Sure Hair from across Ontario and Canada to consult with Dr. Gupta for FUE and FUT hair restoration, supported by detailed planning, conservative donor management, and long-term result strategy.
Dual-Diplomate Status in Hair Restoration Surgery
Dr. Gupta is both a Diplomate of the American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery (DABHRS) and a Fellow of the
International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (FISHRS). This combination is rare in Canada and reflects a high level of clinical qualification, peer recognition, and service to the specialty.
- ABHRS (DABHRS): Certification earned through rigorous written and oral board examinations.
- ISHRS Fellowship (FISHRS): Recognition for sustained contributions to the field through leadership, research, education, and clinical excellence.
- Dr. Gupta is also a Diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology (DABD) and a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology (FAAD).
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ABHRS Oral & Written Examiner
Dr. Gupta serves as both an oral and written examiner for the American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery (ABHRS). At the time of writing, he is the only Canadian to hold both examiner roles.
He has participated in ABHRS examinations held internationally, including Prague (2017), Dubai (2018), and Los Angeles (2018), and has also served as a written examiner since 2018.
Co-Editor, ISHRS Hair Transplant Forum
Dr. Gupta was selected to serve a three-year term as Co-Editor of the Hair Transplant Forum, the official publication of the ISHRS, beginning in 2020. In this role, he helped address clinical and patient-focused questions and contributed to professional education worldwide.
Ongoing Service to the ISHRS
Dr. Gupta has served on multiple ISHRS committees, including the FUE Advancement Committee (2014–present), Core Curriculum Committee (2016–2019), and Ad Hoc Committee (2017–2019).
Common Questions About Dr. Aditya Gupta’s Credentials & Experience
The questions below help explain Dr. Gupta’s training, certifications, and clinical background, and how they relate to patient care at Sure Hair Transplants Toronto.
Who is Dr. Aditya K. Gupta?
Dr. Aditya K. Gupta is the Medical Director and lead hair transplant surgeon at Sure Hair Transplants Toronto. He is a dermatologist and hair restoration surgeon known for evidence-based planning, natural-looking hairline design, and long-term donor management.
Patients commonly seek Dr. Gupta for both FUE and FUT hair transplantation, as well as medical hair-loss diagnosis and treatment planning.
What makes Dr. Gupta’s credentials rare in Canada?
Dr. Gupta holds rare dual recognition in surgical hair restoration: he is a DABHRS (Diplomate of the American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery) and also holds ISHRS fellowship recognition (FISHRS).
Why that matters
ABHRS certification requires rigorous board examinations, while ISHRS fellowship recognition reflects sustained contributions to the specialty through clinical excellence, research, education, and leadership.
What is ABHRS (DABHRS), and why does it matter?
ABHRS stands for the American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery. A physician who earns the DABHRS designation has passed formal board examinations in hair restoration surgery.
Why patients care
It’s a recognized benchmark of training, knowledge, and clinical competence in surgical hair restoration.
What is ISHRS (and what does FISHRS mean)?
ISHRS is the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery, a leading professional organization in the specialty.
FISHRS is a fellowship-level recognition within ISHRS that reflects sustained contributions to hair restoration through leadership, education, research, and clinical excellence.
*Credential meanings can vary by professional body; we’re happy to explain what each designation represents during your consultation.
What is the ISHRS Platinum Follicle Award?
The ISHRS Platinum Follicle Award is an international recognition awarded to one clinic worldwide each year. It reflects outstanding contributions to hair restoration—including long-term clinical excellence, innovation, and service to the field.
How much surgical experience does Dr. Gupta have with FUE and FUT?
Dr. Gupta has more than 27 years of experience in surgical hair restoration. He has performed both FUE and FUT procedures and has treated thousands of patients over his career.
What this means for patients
Experience supports better decision-making around graft counts, hairline design, donor preservation, and long-term planning—especially for patients who may continue to thin over time.
Does Dr. Gupta diagnose and treat hair loss medically, or only perform transplants?
Yes—Dr. Gupta is a dermatologist and hair loss physician, not only a hair transplant surgeon. That means your consultation can include medical evaluation of hair loss (e.g., pattern hair loss, inflammatory/scarring causes, shedding conditions) in addition to surgical planning.
Why this matters
Many patients benefit from a combined approach: surgical restoration where needed plus medical therapy to help stabilize ongoing hair loss.
What does Dr. Gupta’s research and publishing background mean for patients?
Dr. Gupta has an extensive peer-reviewed publication record in dermatology and hair research. For patients, this supports an evidence-based approach—meaning your plan is informed by published data, established surgical principles, and medically appropriate treatment options.
In practice
This often translates into clearer diagnosis, better long-term planning, and a focus on natural-looking outcomes based on proven techniques.
How do I book a consultation with Dr. Gupta?
To book a consultation with Dr. Gupta, start here:
Online consultation.
We’ll review your goals, assess donor supply and hair characteristics, and recommend the most appropriate plan (FUE vs. FUT, graft estimate, timeline, and aftercare).
Over 700 Peer-Reviewed Publications & Academic Background
Dr. Gupta has published extensively in dermatology and hair research, including hundreds of peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and contributions to medical education. He has also served on numerous journal editorial boards.
He received his medical degree at Southampton Medical School (UK), completed internal medicine training at the University of Toronto, and completed dermatology residency training at the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor). He also completed specialized training in clinical trials research at the University of Michigan.
| Date Range | All Articles | Book Chapters | Total Publications |
| 1985-1995 | 106 | 6 | 112 |
| 1996-2005 | 291 | 24 | 315 |
| 2006-2011 | 53 | 6 | 59 |
| 2012-2016 | 128 | 7 | 135 |
| 2017-2018 | 52 | 5 | 57 |
| 2019 | 8 | 1 | 9 |
| In Press | 8 | 6 | 14 |
| Total | 646 | 55 | 701 |
| H Factor: 95 | |||
| Total Citations: 31,608 | |||
| i10-index: 442 | |||
Former Researcher at the National Institutes of Health
Dr. Gupta later performed basic research at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, MD, USA and received his PhD at the University of Göteborg and Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Göteborg, Sweden.
He also has a Master of Arts (MA) degree from King’s College, University of Cambridge, UK. He has two MBAs, one through Western University, London, Ontario, and the other in Health Care Management through the University of Phoenix, Arizona, USA.
Dr Gupta continues to contribute to the world of academic dermatological research through regularly lecturing at the University of Toronto and internationally for the past 15 years.
In Clinic and hair loss treatments trial investigator
Dr Gupta holds designations from CCRP, ACRP, DIA, and ARCP regarding clinical trials research. In his London facility, his team has conducted 8 clinical trials since 2014.
Highly accomplished hair loss treatment researcher & medical publisher
Dr Gupta has contributed a chapter to the 6th Edition of the Unger Hair Transplantation Textbook, the definitive text used by trainee hair restoration surgeons.
A partial list of his recent publications in trichology (hair and Scalp Research) can be found below:
Accepted/In press Hair & Scalp Publications
- Gupta AK, Versteeg SG, Rapaport J, Hausauer AK, Shear NH, Piguet V. The efficacy in the field of hair restoration and facial aesthetics – a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Cutan Med Surg. 2019 Mar/Apr;23(2):185-203. (Principal Author)
- Gupta AK, Mays RR, Versteeg SG, Shear NH, Piguet V, Piraccini BM. Efficacy of off-label treatments for the management of androgenetic alopecia: A review. Clin Drug Investig. 2019 Mar;39(3):233-239. (Principal Author)
- Haber RS, Gupta AK, Epstein E, Carviel JL, Foley KA. pharmacology for androgenetic alopecia is not associated with sexual dysfunction: A survey-based, single-center, controlled study. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2019 Mar 5. (Co-Author)
- Gupta AK, Mays RR, Dotzert MS, Versteeg SG, Shear NH, and Piguet V. Efficacy and safety of non-surgical treatments for androgenetic alopecia: a systematic review and network meta-analysis. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2018 Dec;32(12):2112-2125. (Principal Author)
- Gupta AK, Carviel J, MacLeod MA, Shear N. Assessing pharmacological Inhibitor associated sexual dysfunction using the FAERS database. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2017 Jun;31(6):1069-1075. (Principal Author)
- Gupta AK, Carviel J, Abramovits W. Treating alopecia areata: current practices versus new directions. Am J Clin Dermatol. 2017 Feb;18(1):67-75. (Principal Author)
- Gupta AK, Foley, KA. A critical assessment of the evidence for low-level laser therapy (LLLT) in the treatment of hair loss. Dermatol Surg. 2017 Feb;43(2):188-197. (Principal Author)
Published
- Gupta AK, Versteeg SG. Topical treatment of facial seborrheic dermatitis. Am J Clin Dermatol. 2017 Apr;18(2):193-213. (Principal Author)
- Gupta AK, Carviel JL. A meta-analysis of the efficacy of androgenetic alopecia. J Dermatolog Treat. 2017 Feb;28(1):55-58. (Principal Author)
- Donati A, Gupta AK, Jacob C, Cavelier-Balloy B, Reygagne P. The use of direct immunofluorescence in frontal fibrosing alopecia. Skin Appendage Disord. 2017 Aug;3(3):125-128. (Co-Author)
- Gupta AK, Carviel J, Gupta MA, Shear NH. Assessing pharmacological Inhibitor sexual dysfunction using the U.S. Food and Drug Administration adverse event reporting system. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2017 Dec 1. doi: 10.1111/jdv.14728. [Epub ahead of print] (Principal Author)
- Gupta AK, Carviel J, Abramovits W. What is new in the management of alopecia areata? Skinmed. 2016 Oct 1;14(5):375-378. (Principal Author)
- Gupta AK, Carviel JL, Abramovits W. Efficacy of tofaci-tinib in the treatment of alopecia universalis in two patients. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2016 Aug;30(8):1373-8. (Principal Author)
- Williams Jr. KL, Gupta AK, Schultz H. Ergonomics in hair restoration surgeons. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2016 Mar;15(1):66-71. (Co-author)
- Gupta AK, Carviel J. A mechanistic model of treatment for androgenetic alopecia. Dermatol Surg. 2016 Dec;42(12):1335-1339. (Principal Author)
- Gupta AK, Charrette A. Topical Systematic review and meta-analysis of its efficacy in androgenetic alopecia. Skinmed. 2015 May-Jun;13(3):185-9. (Principal Author)
- Gupta AK, Lyons DC, Daigle D. Progression of Surgical Hair Restoration Techniques. J Cutan Med Surg. 2015 Jan-Feb;19(1):17-21. (Principal Author)
- Gupta AK, Lyons DC, Abramovits W. Low-level laser/light therapy of the scalp and head for treatment of androgenetic alopecia. Skinmed. 2014 May-Jun;12(3):145-7. (Principal Author).
- Gupta AK, Lyons DC, Daigle D, Harris JA. Surgical hair restoration and the advent of a robotic-assisted extraction device. Skinmed. 2014 Jul-Aug;12(4):213-6. (Principal Author)
Presentations
- Gupta AK. – Update. ISHRS World Live Surgery Workshop. Healthcare City, Dubai, UAE. March 8-10, 2018.
- Gupta AK, Mays RR, Dotzert MS, Versteeg SG, Shear NH, Piguet V. Efficacy of Non-Surgical Treatments for Androgenetic Alopecia: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis. 27th EADV Congress. Paris, France. September 15, 2018.
- Gupta AK, Mays RR, Shear NH, Piguet V, Piraccini BM. Efficacy of Off-Label Treatments for the Management of Androgenetic Alopecia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. 27th EADV Congress. Paris, France. September 15, 2018.
- Gupta AK, Mays RR, Shear NH, Piguet V, Piraccini BM. Efficacy of Off-Label Treatments for the Management of Androgenetic Alopecia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. ISHRS 26th World Congress. Hollywood, CA, USA. October 10-13, 2018.
- Gupta AK, Versteeg SG. as a Treatment for Alopecia. ISHRS 26th World Congress. Hollywood, CA, USA. October 10-13, 2018.
- Gupta AK. Placebo Controlled Studies Use for Hair Growth. ISHRS 25th World Congress. Prague, Czech Republic. October 4-7, 2017.
- Gupta AK. A critical analysis of the use of LLLT in male and female pattern hair loss. 23rd Annual Scientific Meeting ISHRS. Chicago, IL, USA. September 2015.
Posters
- Gupta AK, Carviel JL, MacLeod M. Assessing pharmacological Inhibitor associated sexual dysfunction using the FAERS database. 75th Annual Meeting AAD. Orlando, FL, USA. March 3-7, 2017.
- Williams KL, Gupta AK. Characterizing Ergonomics and Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders in Hair Restoration Surgery. 23rd Annual Scientific Meeting ISHRS. Chicago, IL, USA. September 2015.
- Gupta MA, Gupta AK, Vujcic B. Body-focused repetitive behaviors (hair-pulling, skin-picking) and dissociation: An under-recognized association. Biological Psychiatry 2015; 77 (9 SUPPL. 1): 48S.
- Gupta AK, Foley KA, Lyons DCA. An Algorithm for the Diagnosis of Female Hair Loss. American Academy of Dermatology – Annual Meeting. San Francisco, CA, USA. March 2015.
- Gupta AK, Lyons DCA. Robotically assisted follicular unit extraction in surgical hair restoration. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 2014:70;5:AB92. 72nd Annual Meeting of the AAD. Denver, CO, USA. March 21-25, 2014.
- Gupta AK, Foley KA, Lyons DCA. Female Hair Loss: An Algorithm for Diagnosis and Management. 23rd EADV Congress. Amsterdam, Netherlands. October 8-12, 2014.
- Gupta AK, Charrette A. The Efficacy and Safety of pharmacological Inhibitors in Androgenetic Alopecia: A network meta-analysis and benefit-risk assessment of pharmacological Inhibitors. 88th Annual Canadian Dermatology Association Conference, Quebec City, QC, Canada. June 27-29, 2013.
- Gupta AK, Charrette A. The Efficacy and Safety of pharmacological Inhibitors in Androgenetic Alopecia: A Network Meta-Analysis and Benefit-Risk Assessment of pharmacological Inhibitors. 22nd EADV Congress. Istanbul, Turkey. October 2-6, 2013.
