1. WILLIAM R. RASSMAN, M.D.
2080 Century Park East, Suite 607
Los Angeles, CA 90067
310.553.9113
Education
Undergraduate Long Island University, Bachelor of Science: 1962
Major: Biology; Minor: Chemistry
Graduate Medical College of Virginia, Doctor of Medicine: 1962-1966
Internship University of Minnesota (Surgery) 1966-1967
Fellowship Cardiovascular Surgery under C.W. Lillehei, M.D.
Cornell Medical Center 1968-1969
Residency Cornell Medical Center 1967-1969
• 1-year orthopedic surgery/1 year cardiac surgery
Dartmouth Medical Center 1971-1973
• General vascular surgery
Credentials
Certifying Boards National Board of Medical Examiners: 1967
and Examinations American Board of Surgery: 1975
SPEC Certification Examination: 1991
Medical Licenses California, Florida, New York, Hawaii, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Illinois,
Nevada, Georgia, North Carolina, Washington, Colorado, Maryland, New
Jersey
1991 - Present New Hair Institute Medical Group, A Professional Corporation (NHI)
President/Founder Nationwide clinics specializing in Follicular Unit Hair Transplantation.
2001 - Present Maven Technologies (A Biotechnology Company)
President/Founder Maven is developing a technology platform for label-free, real time
measurement of molecular interactions on high density biochips.
2001 - 2003 RW2 Medical Group, A Professional Corporation
President/Founder Management of physicians interpreting diagnostic Musculoskeletal
Ultrasound and Nerve Conduction Velocity exams.
1991 – Present Heart Check America, Inc., One of Two Founding Partners, Supplies CAT
Founder scans for heart and body diagnostic services. Offices nationwide.
1984 – Present IntelliMED Corporation
CEO Software development for surgical resource scheduling & operations
management. Raised capital for business development and strategic
planning. U.S. Patent 4,937,743: Method and System for Scheduling,
Monitoring and Dynamically Managing Resources.
1989 - 1990 Bosley Medical Group
President Structure controlled growth for multi-million dollar surgical business.
Responsible for national marketing and advertising.
1979-1983 Group Practice of Surgery
Staff surgeon and business advisor for Hilo Medical Group. Hilo, Hawaii
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2. 1973-1979 Multi-Specialty Surgery Group Practice
Founder of Northeast Kingdom Surgical Associates.
Managing partner for multi-specialty surgical group.
Named one of the Best Run Practices in New England (State Medical Society
Study).
1969-1971 United States Army
Republic of Vietnam 1970 - 1971 (Orthopedic Surgery)
Ireland Army Hospital 1969 - 1970 (Orthopedic Surgery)
Professional Consultant Computers and Software Activities 1982-1990
International Business Machines
• Clinical & Hospital Information Systems, Strategic Planning
• Presented seminars for IBM management:
- Opportunities in Hospital Information Systems Industry
- Physicians, What They Want & What They Need
- What the Information System Must Do In the 1990's
Hospital Corporation of America
• Participated in analysis and design of quality assurance program for physicians.
Control Data Corporation
• Orientation in artificial intelligence at LDS Hospital.
• Analyzed hospital information systems.
• Developed strategy for CDC: Involvement Hospital Information Systems.
• Assisted in sale of subsidiary Life Extension Institute, Inc.
E.I. Dupont
• Advisor, strategic planning for computers in education.
• External participant in "think tank & creativity" program.
Innovations and Contributions
1. 1966-1968: DESIGN OF HEART VALVES. Contributed to the development & design of
numerous heart valves.
2. 1966-1968: INTRA-AORTIC BALLOON PUMP & BALLOON TECHNOLOGY. First clinical
unit tested in 1967, marketed in 1969 by DatascopeCorporation. Developed, designed
and tested prototype of pumps and balloon technology. Pumps & balloon sales
presently exceed $60 million/year. (Ref: Datascope Corporation annual report.)
3. 1968: SAFETY CHAMBER FOR INTRA-AORTIC BALLOON. Presently a market standard
for safety.
4. 1968: PULSATILE ASSISTANCE DEVICE. Converted non-pulsatile heart/lung machine
blood flow to pulsatile flow with minimal hemolysis.
5. 1984-1990: DESIGN OF SOPHISTICATED COMMERCIAL 'POINT OF TRANSACTION'
CLINICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS FOR SURGERY. Defined industry standard for
bedside terminal interface in operating room. Addressed patient scheduling, clinical
data recording, inventory control and automation procedures. Commercial product
Surgiware® installed at major medical centers.
6. 1986-1990: DESIGN OF SOFTWARE SCHEDULING SYSTEM WITH APPLICATION IN
REAL TIME. Basic resource and scheduling application. Patent 4,937,743: Method and
System for Scheduling, Monitoring and Dynamically Managing Resources.
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3. United States Patents
1. 11 patentable cardiac devices sold to Datascope Corporation, 1969
2. U.S. Patent Issued for Artificial Heart Device 1966
3. U.S. Patent 3,478,737 Heart Massager (November, 1969)
Software Devices
4. U.S. Patent 5,444,842. Method and apparatus for displaying and updating structured
information (August, 1995) / [software patent]
5. U.S. Patent 4,937,743 Method and system for scheduling, monitoring and dynamically
managing resources (June, 1990) / [software patent]
Hair Transplant or Medical / Diagnostic Devices
6. U.S. Patent 7,144,406. Hair Transplant Device (December, 2006)
7. U.S. Patent 6,572,625. Hair Transplant Harvesting Device and Method for its Use
(June, 2003)
8. U.S. Patent 6,059,807. Device for Implanting Small Diameter Capillary Grafts (May,
2000) Assignee
9. U.S. Patent 5,989,279. Hair Implantation Device (November, 1999)
10. U.S. Patent 5,860,899. Back Manipulating Apparatus (January, 1999)
11. U.S. Patent 5,817,120. Hair Implanting Instrument (October, 1998)
12. U.S. Patent 5,782,851. Hair Transplantation System (July, 1998)
13. U.S. Patent 5,584,841. Instrument for Implanting Hair Grafts (December, 1996)
14. U.S. Patent 5,331,472. Method and Apparatus for Measuring Hair Density (July, 1994)
15. U.S. Patent 5,192,304. Apparatus for manipulating back muscles (March, 1993)
16. U.S. Patent Pending 10/640,598. Method and Apparatus for Transplanting a Hair Graft
17. U.S. Patent Pending 10/752,263. Method and Apparatus for Transplanting a Hair Graft2
18. U.S. Patent Pending 11/462,102. Hair Extraction Device and Method for Its Use
Biotechnology / Chemistry Devices
19. U.S. Patent 7,193,711. Imaging Method and Apparatus (March, 2007)
20. U.S. Patent 7,126,688. Microarray Scanning (October, 2006)
21. U.S. Patent 7,002,686. Apparatus and method for Imaging (February, 2006)
22. U.S. Patent 6,882,420. Apparatus and Method for Imaging a Microarray (April, 2005)
23. U.S. Patent 6,833,920. Apparatus for Imaging a Microarray (December 2004)
24. U.S. Patent 6,859,280. Imaging Apparatus and Method (June 2003) Assignee
25. U.S. Patent 6,587,617. Micro Lens Array for Bioassay (February 2001) Assignee
26. U.S. Patent 6,594,011. Imaging Apparatus and Method (July 2000) Assignee
27. U.S. Patent Pending 09/838,700 Apparatus Including a Biochip for Imaging of
Biological Samples and Method
28. U.S. Patent Pending 10/602,555 Microarray Scanning
29. U.S. Patent Pending 10/158,995 Method and Apparatus for Recognizing Molecular
Compounds
30. U.S. Patent Pending 11/321,168 Image Acquisition, Processing and Display
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4. Awards
• GOVERNOR'S AWARD, Vermont Council on World Affairs, 1976.
• NATIONAL AWARD, Energy Innovation, Department of Energy, Washington, D.C. 1984.
Presented by the Secretary of the Interior, Washington, D.C.
• GOLDEN FOLLICLE AWARD, International Society for Hair Restoration Surgeons, 2004,
The Most Prestigious Award in the field
• PIONEER OF THE MONTH, Hair Transplant Forum International, January/February 2008
Presentations
1. "Total Circulatory Support by Intra-Aortic Cardiac Massage," American Society for
Artificial Organs, April 1968.
2. "Total Circulatory Support by Intra-Aortic Cardiac Massage," American Association of
Thoracic Surgery, April 1968.
3. "Cardiac Assist," American College of Cardiology, February 1968.
4. "Myocardial Revascularization," American Association of Thoracic Surgeons, April 1969.
5. "A New Torodial Valve," American Society of Artificial Organs, April 1969.
6. "Counterpulsation & Coronary Blood Flow," New York Cardiovascular Society, October,
1969.
7. "A Mock Circulatory System," New York Cardiovascular Society, February 1993.
8. Frost & Sullivan, Computers in Healthcare: "Clinical Systems," May 1987.
9. Frost & Sullivan, Computers in Healthcare: "Physicians & Computers," October 1989.
10. "Total Hair Restoration in 30 days: A Case Study," The Cosmetic Society, February
1993.
11. "The Art & Science of Minigrafting in l000+ Grafts Sessions," International Society for
Hair and Scalp Surgery, April 1993.
12. International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery: 1st Annual Meeting, Dallas, Texas
1993.
13. "Mega-transplantation: A Study and Presentation of Three Cases," The Cosmetic
Society, February 1994.
14. "Minigrafting in Extensive Quantities: The Ideal Hair Restoration Procedure,"
International Society for Hair and Scalp Surgery, April 1993.
15. "Hair Transplantation Between Identical Twins: A Case Study With a Complete
Restoration in One Session," International Society for Hair and Scalp Surgery,
September 1994.
16. International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery, 2nd Annual Meeting, Ontario,
Canada, 1994.
17. International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery, 3rd Annual Meeting, Las Vegas,
Nevada 1995.
18. "Follicular Transplantation," International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery, 4th
Annual Meeting, Nashville, Tennessee, 1996.
19. "The Art of Follicular Transplantation," International Society of Hair Restoration
Surgery, 5th Annual Meeting, Barcelona, Spain, 1997.
20. "Which is Best? Total Micrografting, Follicular Unit Transplantation, or Blend Grafting,"
International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery, 5th Annual Meeting, Barcelona,
Spain, 1997.
21. "Standard Grafts: Is there a place?" International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery,
6th Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C., 1998.
22. "Dissecting Microscope vs. Magnifying Loops with Transillumination in the Preparation
of Follicular Unit Grafts: A Bilateral Controlled Study," International Society of Hair
Restoration Surgery, 6th Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C., 1998.
23. "Classification and Description of Follicular Unit Transplantation and Mini-Micrografting
Techniques," International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery, 6th Annual Meeting,
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5. Washington, D.C., 1998.
24. "Rassman Carousel," World Hair Society: 5th Annual Live Surgery Workshop, Orlando,
Florida, 1998.
25. "Update on the Rapid Fire Carousel," 2nd Annual Global Convocation of Hair
Restoration Surgery, American Academy of Facial, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery,
Rancho Mirage, California, spring 1999.
26. Live Workshop: 2nd Annual Live Workshop and Congress, European Society of Hair
Restoration Surgery, Paris, France, spring 1999.
27. "Hair Transplantation 2000," Merck Committee Meeting, Atlanta, Georgia, spring 2000.
28. "The Future of Hair Replacement," International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery,
8th Annual Meeting, Waikoloa, Hawaii, winter 2000.
29. "Doctors and Their Patients," International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery, 8th
Annual Meeting, Waikoloa, Hawaii, winter 2000.
30. "Physician Workshop: Automation in Hair Transplantation Surgery," International
Society of Hair Restoration Surgery, 10th Annual Meeting, Chicago, Illinois, fall 2002
31. "Crossfire: Direct Follicular Unit Extraction," International Society of Hair Restoration
Surgery, 10th Annual Meeting, Chicago, Illinois, fall 2002
32. "How I Manage Complications and Avoid Them: Insights From the Experts,"
International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery, 10th Annual Meeting, Chicago,
Illinois, fall 2002
33. "Patients: Treatments and Results," International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery,
10th Annual Meeting, Chicago, Illinois, fall 2002
34. Video Surgical Theater: "Direct Follicular Unit Extraction," International Society of Hair
Restoration Surgery, 10th Annual Meeting, Chicago, Illinois, fall 2002
35. “Follicular Unit Extraction.” International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery, 11th
Annual Meeting, New York City, New York, fall 2003
36. “Follicular Unit Extraction: An Update,” International Society of Hair Restoration
Surgery, 11th Annual Meeting, New York City, New York, fall 2003
37. “Follicular Unit Extraction Panel,” International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery,
11th Annual Meeting, New York City, New York, fall 2003
38. “Follicular Unit Transplantation and Extraction,” International Society of Hair
Restoration Surgery, 11th Annual Meeting, New York City, New York, fall 2003
39. “Follicular Unit Recovery Panel, “ International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery, 12th
Annual Meeting, Vancouver, B.C., summer 2004
40. “Donor Harvesting and Wound Closure,” International Society of Hair Restoration
Surgery, 12th Annual Meeting, Vancouver, B.C., summer 2004
41. “Follicular Unit Extraction II,” International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery, 12th
Annual Meeting, Vancouver, B.C., summer 2004
42. “Hair Transplantation Automation, Instrumentation, and New Devices,” International
Society of Hair Restoration Surgery, 12th Annual Meeting, Vancouver, B.C., summer
2004
43. “Evaluation, Harvesting, and Closure of the Donor Area: Different Approaches,
“International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery, 12th Annual Meeting, Vancouver,
B.C., summer 2004
44. “Follicular Isolation Technique and Follicular Unit Extraction,” International Society of
Hair Restoration Surgery, 12th Annual Meeting, Vancouver, B.C., summer 2004
45. “The Difficult Patient: How to Work with Less and Make it Look Like More,”
International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery, 12th Annual Meeting, Vancouver,
B.C., summer 2004
46. “Theory and Practice of Follicular Unit Transplantation,” International Society of Hair
Restoration Surgery, 13th Annual Meeting, Sydney, Australia, summer 2005
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6. 47. “Graft Preparation FUE,” International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery, 13th Annual
Meeting, Sydney, Australia, summer 2005
48. “Graft Insertion Techniques-Devices,” International Society of Hair Restoration
Surgery, 13th Annual Meeting, Sydney, Australia, summer 2005
49. “Repair Considerations,” International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery, 13th Annual
Meeting, Sydney, Australia, summer 2005
50. “FIT, FUE, FUT, MUG Panel,” International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery, 13th
Annual Meeting, Sydney, Australia, summer 2005
51. “Conflict Resolution Panel,” International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery, 13th
Annual Meeting, Sydney, Australia, summer 2005
52. “Follicular Unit Extraction: The Internet Fever,” International Society of Hair
Restoration Surgery, 13th Annual Meeting, Sydney, Australia, summer 2005
53. “History and Overview of FUE/FOX Method” International Society of Hair Restoration
Surgery, Regional Workshop, spring 2006
54. “Live Surgery Observation and Practical Hands-On” International Society of Hair
Restoration Surgery, Regional Workshop, spring 2006
55. “Patient Selection” International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery, Regional
Workshop, spring 2006
56. “Hair Transplantation in Special Situations Panel” International Society of Hair
Restoration Surgery, 14th Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, fall 2006
57. “Alternative Harvesting Techniques Panel” International Society of Hair Restoration
Surgery, 14th Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, fall 2006
58. “FUE Update Workshop Faculty” International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery, 14th
Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, fall 2006
59. “Psychology of Hair Loss” International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery, 14th Annual
Meeting, San Diego, CA, fall 2006
BOOKS
1. Rassman WR, The Patient’s Guide to Hair Restoration, 1, 2, 3, 4th Ed. Los Angeles, A New
Hair Institute Publication, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996
2. Rassman WR, Bernstein RM: The Patient’s Guide to Hair Restoration, 5th Ed. Los Angeles, A
New Hair Institute Publication, 1998.
3. Rassman WR, Bernstein RM: The Patient’s Guide to Hair Restoration, 6th Ed. Los Angeles, A
New Hair Institute Publication, 2001.
4. Rassman WR: Hair Loss & Replacement for Dummies, Wiley Publishing, release date
December 2008.
TEXTBOOK CHAPTERS on Hair Transplantation
1. Bernstein RM, Rassman WR: Hair Transplantation. In: Gerson J, editor:
Malady’s Standard Textbook for Professional Estheticians, 8th Ed. New York, Delmar
Publishers, 1999.
2. Rassman WR, Bernstein RM. The Automation of Hair Transplantation: Past, Present, and
Future. In: Harahap M, ed. Innovative Techniques in Skin Surgery. New York, Marcel
Dekker, Inc., 2002: 489-502.
3. Bernstein RM, Rassman WR: The Rational for Follicular Unit Transplantation.
In: Unger WP, editor: Hair Transplantation, 4th ed. 4 New York: Marcel Dekker, Inc., 2004:
388-406.
4. Bernstein RM, Rassman WR: Techniques for Limiting the Amount of Epinephrine in Large
Hair Restoration Surgeries. In: Unger WP, editor: Hair Transplantation, 4th Ed. New York:
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7. Marcel Dekker, Inc., 2004:245-250.
5. Bernstein RM, Rassman WR: The Rational for Follicular Unit Transplantation.
In: Unger WP, editor: Hair Transplantation, 4th ed. 4 New York: Marcel Dekker, Inc.,
2004: 388-406.
6. Bernstein RM, Rassman WR: Techniques for Limiting the Amount of Epinephrine in Large
Hair Restoration Surgeries. In: Unger WP, editor: Hair Transplantation, 4th Ed. New York:
Marcel Dekker, Inc., 2004:245-250.
7. Bernstein RM, Rassman, WR. Follicular Unit Transplantation. In Stough-Haber Editors:
Procedures in Cosmetic Dermatology. Philadelphia: Elsevier, Inc. 2006 :91-97.
8. Rassman WR, Harris J, Bernstein RM. Follicular Unit Extraction. In Stough-Haber Editors:
Procedures in Cosmetic Dermatology. Philadelphia: Elsevier, Inc. 2006 :133-137.
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1. Rassman, W.R.; Lillehei, C.W. Long term maintenance of total support by means of an
intracorporial cardiac compressor. American Society of Artificial Internal Organs
Journal. XLL:86; 1967.
2. Rassman, W.R.; Tanaka, S.; Lillehei, C.W. Acute revascularization of the heart by
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4. Rassman, W.R.; Tanaka, S.; Lillehei, C.W. Mechanized intra-thoracic cardiac massage.
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6. Kaster, R.L.; Lillehei, C.W.; Heigerud, R.J.; Rassman, W.R.; Bakib, A. The design
features and the development of the toroidal prosthetic heart valve.
7. Rassman, W.R.; Tanaka, S.; Lillehei, C.W. A special chamber to facilitate intra-aortic
balloon pumping. Angiology; 1969.
8. Tanaka, S.; Rassman, W.R.; Lillehei, C.W. Cardio-vascular responses of the failing dog
heart to counterpulsation. Journal of Cardio-Vascular Surgery. November 1969.
9. Rassman, W.R. Discussion: Acute circulatory support by mechanical ventricular
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15. Rassman, W.R. At issue: the doctor's business-a shambles. Medical Group Management
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16. Rassman, W.R. Why health care is a costly disgrace. Business Week. January 26, 1981.
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22. Rassman, W.R. The minigrafts' revolution, can we keep up ethically? Publication
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34. Bernstein, R.M.; Rassman, W.R. What is delayed growth? Hair Transplant Forum Intl.
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35. Bernstein, R.M.; Rassman, W.R. Delayed growth - a case of hamlet without the prince.
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59. Rassman, WR: Is a Graft a Graft? That is the Question! Hair Transplant Forum
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68. Rassman WR, Pak J: Hair Transplantation to Treat Plastic Surgery Complications. PSP
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70. Rassman WR, Pak J, Mohebi P: How to Assess Scalp Laxity. Hair Transplant Forum
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71. Rassman, WR: Areas of unethical behavior practiced today. Hair Transplant Forum
International 2009:19(5) 149,153
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