Hair Sciences Center of Colorado - Curriculum Vitae
James Anthony Harris, MD
General Information:
James Anthony Harris, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Clinical Instructor: Hair Transplantation
Department of Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery
University of Colorado Health Sciences Center
Practice Limited to Follicular Unit Hair Transplantation
Hair Sciences Center of Colorado
5445 DTC Parkway, Suite 1015
Englewood, Colorado 80111
303.694.9381
1.877.694.9381 toll free
303.694-9373 fax
Education:
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
1989
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Denver, Colorado
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) Degree
1980
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, Texas
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree in Microbiology
1979
Texas Tech University
Lubbock Texas
Post Graduate Training:
Residency in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Facial Plastic Surgery
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Denver, Colorado
July 1990 to June 1994
Internship in General Surgery
St. Joseph Hospital
Denver, Colorado
June 1989 to June 1990
Board and Licensure Information:
Diplomate of American Board of Otolaryngology, May, 1995
State of Colorado Board of Medical Examiners, 1991
Diplomate of National Board of Medical Examiners, 1990
Colorado License: 30650
Continuing Medical Education:
International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery Live Surgery Workshop
Orlando, FL
March 2006
American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery/American Society of Hair Restoration Surgery 22nd Annual Meeting
Orlando, FL
January 2006
International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery 13th Annual Meeting
Sydney, Australia
August 2005
Specific Seminars: Advanced Review Course in Hair Restoration Surgery
Workshop: Lateral Slits (Coronal/Transversal)
Tenth Annual Congress
Italian Society of Hair Restoration
Modena, Italy
June 2005
16th Annual Aspen Winter Surgery Seminar
Aspen, CO
April 2005
International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery Live Surgery Workshop
Orlando, FL
March 2005
International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery 12th Annual Meeting
Vancouver, BC Canada
August 2004
Advanced Review Course in Hair Restoration Surgery
International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery 12th Annual Meeting
Vancouver, BC Canada
August 2004
14th Annual Aspen Winter Surgery Seminar
Aspen, CO
April 2003
International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery 11th Annual Meeting
New York, NY
October 2003
Achieving the One-Pass Result: The Definitive Workshop
Stough Clinic
Dow Stough MD
Hot Springs, AK
January 30-February 1, 2003
International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery Tenth Annual Meeting
Chicago, IL
October 2002
International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery Ninth Annual Meeting
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
October 2001
International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery Eighth Annual Meeting
Waikoloa, Hawaii
December 2000
Specific Seminars: Anatomy and Physiology of the Hair Follicle
Hair Follicle Cloning
International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery Seventh Annual Meeting
San Francisco, California
October 1999
Specific Seminars: Anatomy and Physiology of the Hair Follicle
Hairline Design
Medical and Surgical Treatments for Women with Hair Loss
International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery Sixth Annual Meeting
Washington, D.C.
September 1998
Subjects: Hairline Design
Follicular Unit Hair Transplantation
Follicular Unit Hair Transplantation Mini-Fellowship
B.L. Limmer, M.D.
San Antonio, Texas
1998
American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Alexandria, Virginia
September 1997
Subject: Meniere's Disease
Non-Neoplastic Diseases
Management of Thyroid Disease
Rhinoplasty
Luxar Corporation
Denver, Colorado
April 1997
Subject: Clinical Use of the CO2 Laser in Cosmetic Skin Resurfacing
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
November 1996
Subject: Advanced Techniques in Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
University of Colorado Health Sciences Center
Denver, Colorado
August 1994
Subject: Laser-Assisted Uvulopalatoplasty
Osler Review Course
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Chicago, Illinois
March 1994
Positions Held :
Clinical Instructor: Hair Transplantation
Department of Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery
University of Colorado Health Sciences Center
School of Medicine
January 2000 - present
Member, Website Committee
International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery
September 2004 - present
Member, Continuing Medical Education Committee
International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery
September 2004 - present
Member, Pro Bono Foundation Committee
International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery
January 2003 - September 2004
Member, Ad Hoc Committee on Internet Monitoring
International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery
January 2003 - September 2004
Director - Advanced Review Coarse in Hair Restoration Surgery
International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery
13th Annual Scientific Meeting
Sydney, Australia
2005
Director - Workshops
International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery
12th Annual Scientific Meeting
Vancouver, BC, Canada
2004
Member, Board of Directors
Aurora Surgery Center
Aurora, Colorado
1994 - 1997
Member, Aurora Associated Physicians, Inc.
Utilization and Management Committee
1994 - 1997
Member, Aurora Presbyterian Hospital
Surgical Services Committee
Aurora, Colorado
1994 - 1997
Honors and Awards:
Graduated with Honors, University of Colorado School of Medicine, 1989
Citation for High Academic Achievement, 1986
Recipient of University of Colorado Student Research Fellowship, 1986
Professional Affiliations:
International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery
American Academy of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery
American Medical Association
Colorado Medical Society
Presentations:
Live Surgery Demonstration - SAFE System for Follicular Unit Extraction
International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery Live Surgery Workshop
Orlando, FL
March 2006
"Enhancement of the SAFE System for FUE: Modification of the Dissecting Tip to Allow Single Step Follicular Unit Dissection"
International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery Live Surgery Workshop
Orlando, FL
March 2006
"Follicular Unit Extraction - Incorporating FUE into a Hair Restoration Practice"
American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery 22nd Annual Scientific Meeting
Orlando, FL
January 2006
"Follicular Unit Extraction"
American Society of Hair Restoration Surgery Annual Meeting
Orlando, FL
January 2006
"Enhancement of the SAFE System for FUE: Modification of the Dissecting Tip to Increase Rate of Extraction, Minimize Follicular Unit Burial, and Minimize Transection"
International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery 13th Annual Meeting
Sydney, Australia
August 2005
Live Surgery Demonstration - SAFE System for Follicular Unit Extraction
International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery 13th Annual Meeting
Sydney, Australia
August 2005
"FUE Workshop: The SAFE ® System"
Course Director
International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery 13th Annual Meeting
Sydney, Australia
August 2005
"Improved Methodology and Instrumentation for Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE): The SAFE System"
Tenth Annual Congress
Italian Society of Hair Restoration
Modena, Italy
June 2005
"Follicular Unit Extraction"
16th Annual Winter Surgery Seminar
Aspen, CO
April 2005
"Hair Transplant Update"
16th Annual Winter Surgery Seminar
Aspen, CO
April 2005
Live Surgery Demonstration - SAFE System for Follicular Unit Extraction
International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery Live Surgery Workshop
Orlando, FL
March 2005
"New Instrumentation and Methodology to Improve FUE: Less Transection, Higher Rate of Graft Production, Expanded Patient Candidacy"
International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery Live Surgery Workshop
Orlando, FL
March 2005
"New Instrumentation and Methodology to Improve FUE: Less Transection, Higher Rate of Graft Production, Expanded Patient Candidacy"
International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery 12th Annual Meeting
Vancouver, BC Canada
August 2004
"Follicular Unit Extraction vs. Microscopic Dissection of Follicular Unit Grafts: A Pilot Study on Graft Survival and Growth"
International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery 12th Annual Meeting
Vancouver, BC Canada
August 2004
Advanced Review Course: Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE)
International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery 12th Annual Meeting
Vancouver, BC Canada
August 2004
Workshop On Follicular Unit Extraction
"FUE Workshop: The SAFE ® System"
International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery 12th Annual Meeting
Vancouver, BC Canada
August 2004
"The Psychology of Hair Loss"
Advanced Review Course
International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery 12th Annual Meeting
Vancouver, BC Canada
August 2004
"Introduction of the Hair Volume Index (HVI) and Its Correlation to Subjective Visual Hair Density"
International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery 11th Annual Meeting
New York, NY
October 2003
"Biodiversity of Hair Shaft Diameters: A Statistical Analysis"
Poster Presentation
International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery 11th Annual Meeting
New York, NY
October 2003
"Introduction of the Hair Volume Index (HVI) and Its Correlation to Subjective Visual Hair Density"
Poster Presentation
International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery 11th Annual Meeting
New York, NY
October 2003
"Application of the Hair Diameter Index (HDI) in Obtaining a Target hair Density"
Poster Presentation
International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery 11th Annual Meeting
New York, NY
October 2003
Workshop: "Follicular Unit Graft Production"
Instructor - Introduction to Hair Restoration Surgery
International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery 11th Annual Meeting
New York, NY
October 2003
"The Psychology of Hair Loss"
Beginners and Advanced Hair Transplantation Courses
International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery 11th Annual Meeting
New York, NY
October 2003
Workshop: "How To Start a New Practice"
Instructor
International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery 11th Annual Meeting
New York, NY
October 2003
"Follicular Unit Transplantation for Reconstruction"
Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds
Swedish Hospital
Denver, CO
September 26, 2003
"The Use of Follicular Unit Grafts for Treatment of Scars and for Hair Transplant Repair"
15th Annual Aspen Winter Surgery Seminar
Aspen CO
April 3-5, 2003
"Hair Transplant Update: Instrumentation, Methodologies, Medications, Technology"
15th Annual Aspen Winter Surgery Seminar
Aspen CO
April 3-5, 2003
"Hair Transplantation Update: Techniques & Reconstruction"
An Otolaryngology Update
Department of Otolaryngology
University of Colorado Health Sciences Center
Vail, CO
February 4, 2003
Graft Dissection Symposium
Instructor
International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery Tenth Annual Meeting
Chicago, Illinois
October 18, 2002
"Recombinant Follicular Unit Transplantation"
International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery Ninth Annual Meeting
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
October 22, 2001
"Medical Management of Androgenetic Alopecia,"
Lecture to Denver Dermatologists
St. Joseph's Hospital Grand Rounds
May 1, 2001; June 18, 2001
"The Medical and Surgical Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia"
Roundtable Lecture to Denver Dermatologists, Sponsored by Merck Inc
Denver, Colorado
December 7, 2000; February 2, 2001
"Recipient Site Creation", Beginners Program
International Society of Hair Replacement Surgery, 8th Annual Meeting
Waikoloa, Hawaii
November 29, 2000
"Recent Advances in the Management of Androgenetic Alopecia,"
Roundtable Lecture to Denver Dermatologists, Sponsored by Merck Inc.
Denver, Colorado
November 3, 2000
"Article Review on the Effect of Finasteride on the Prostate Gland"
International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery, Seventh Annual Meeting
Poster Presentation
San Francisco, California
October 1999
"Otitis Media - "Treatment and Controversies"
Aurora Presbyterian Hospital
Aurora, Colorado
July 1995
"Sinusitis, Rhinitis and Allergies: Cleaning Up Nasal Conditions"
Aurora Presbyterian Hospital
Aurora, Colorado
September 1994
"Laryngeal Cancer in Colorado"
Third International Conference on Head and Neck Cancer
San Francisco, California
July 1992
"Hematology and Coagulation Basics"
Family Practice Review Course
Estes Park, Colorado
June 1991
"Penetrating Wounds of the Mastoid"
Triological Society
Pebble Beach, California
January 1991
Medical Publications:
Harris, James A, New Methodology and Instrumentation For Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE): Lower Follicle Transection Rates and Expanded Patient Candidacy. Dermatologic Surgery, January 2006; 32:56-62.
Rassman, W, Harris, James A., Follicular Unit Extraction. Hair Restoration Surgery, Stow, D. and Haber, R (eds). Elsevier Inc., 2006.
Harris, James A., Follicular Unit Extraction: The SAFE System. Hair Transplant Forum International, Volume 14, #5, September/October 2004: 157,163, 164.
Harris, James A., Follicular Unit Transplantation: Dissecting and Planting Techniques. Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America, Vol 12, no. 2, May 2004. Epstein, J (ed). W.B. Saunders.
Harris, James A., Recombinant Follicular Units: Formalization of a Concept. Hair Transplantation, Unger, W (ed), 3rd edition. Marcel Dekker, 2003. (in press)
Harris, James A., Surgical Assistants in Follicular Unit Hair Transplantation. Hair Transplantation, Unger W (ed), 3rd edition. Marcel Dekker, 2003. (in press)
Harris, James A., OSHA Regulations and Laboratory Testing. Hair Transplantation, Unger W (ed), 3rd edition. Marcel Dekker, 2003. (in press)
Harris, James A., Hair Transplantation. ENT Secrets, Jafek B. (ed.), 2nd ed. Philadelphia, Hanley and Belfus, 2001.
Harris, James A., Heated Lidocaine: Warming Up to an Old Idea. Hair Transplant Forum International, November/December 2000: 172, 180.
Harris, James A., Effect of Finasteride on the Prostate Gland: The Question Revisited. Hair Transplant Forum International, September/October 2000: 129,134.
Harris, James A., Every Silver Lining Has a Cloud: Review of Study on Effect of Finasteride on the Prostate Gland. Hair Transplant Forum International, March/April 2000: 33,45.
Bernstein, R., Rassman, W., Marritt, E., Seager, D., Harris, J., Limmer, B., Shapiro, R.
A Slot By Any Other Name. Hair Transplant Forum International, Nov/Dec, 1999: 9:175.
Harris, James A., Myers, A.D., and Smith, C. Laryngeal Cancer in Colorado.
Head and Neck, 1993: 15: 398-404.
Hill, D.P., Myers, A.D., and Harris, J.A. Autologous Fat Injection for Vocal Cord Medialization in the Canine Larynx. Laryngoscope, 1991: 101: 344-348.
Earnest, M.P., Feldman, H., Marx, J.A., Harris, J.A. Biletch, M., and Sullivan, L.P.
Intracranial Lesions Shown By Computerized Tomographic Brain Scans In 259 Cases of First Alcohol-Related Seizures. Neurology, 1988: 38(10): 1561-1565.
Consumer Education Information:
"Getting Ahead in The Hair Game", Amy Fletcher, Denver Business Journal, Denver, Colorado, August 27, 2004, page A1 and A36.
"Hair Today, Here Tomorrow: Don't Wig Out…Hereditary Hair Loss Can Be Treated", The State Journal-Register, Springfield, Illinois, August 2, 2004, Health, page 11.
"Gone Today, Hair Tomorrow", Bill Radford, The Gazette, Colorado Springs, Colorado, January 26, 2004, p. 2-5 "Life" section.
"Cures for Cue Balls: A Hair Replacement Expert Puts the Options on the Table", Mark Wolf, Rocky Mountain News, Spotlight, December 9, 2003, p. 3-7D.
"The Hair Replacement Revolution: A Consumer's Guide to Effective Hair Replacement Techniques", James A. Harris, M.D. and Emanuel Marritt, M.D. Square One Publishers, New York, 2003.
"Splitting Hairs: New Implant Method Touted as Most Natural Looking", James Meadows, Rocky Mountain News, Spotlight, August 8, 2000, p. 3-6D.
"Hair Loss Gets Some Help," Pete Lewis, Colorado Business Magazine, August 2000, Volume 27, No. 8, p. 24-27.
"Pulling the Plug on Hair Replacement Myths", Intermountain Jewish News, Generations, June 30, 2000, p.43-47.
Media Appearances :
"KCNC", Channel 4, CBS affiliate, Denver, Colorado
February 2006
Segment on follicular unit extraction and its use in eyebrow reconstruction
"KUSA", Channel 9, NBC affiliate, Denver, Colorado
July 2005
Segment on follicular unit extraction and international training seminar for physicians on the Harris Safe System conducted by Dr. Harris and the Hair Sciences Center of Colorado
"Medical Breakthroughs" Ivanhoe Broadcast News
March 2005
Interview on follicular unit extraction, the SAFE System, and the Scribe
"Live with Lea", KFKA 1310, Greeley, Colorado
December 17, 2004
Interview featuring hair loss and its medical and surgical treatment
"KCNC News", Channel 4, Denver, Colorado; August 2004
Interview on follicular unit extraction, the SAFE System, and the Scribe.
"MSNBC"; June 2004
Interview on current therapies for hair loss including medications, surgery, and cloning.
"WGN News", Channel 2, Denver, Colorado; March 2004.
"Turning Back the Clock", news segment on cosmetic surgery featuring Follicular Unit Hair Transplantation.
"Fox News", Channel 31, Denver, Colorado; July 2003.
Consumer News Segment featuring Finasteride
"Fox News", Channel 31, Denver, Colorado; February 2002.
Consumer News Segment featuring Follicular Unit Hair Transplantation.
"Off the Record with Lea", Channel 8, Greeley, Colorado; August 2000.
Consumer News Segment featuring Follicular Unit Hair Transplantation.
"Health News Network", Channel 20, Denver, Colorado; July 2000.
Consumer News Segment focusing on Follicular Unit Hair Transplantation.
Research Experience :
Development of new methodology and instrumentation for follicular unit extraction (FUE) to decrease follicle trauma and increase surgical efficiency.
Study of growth rates and survival of grafts obtained by follicular unit extraction versus those obtained by microscopic dissection.
Biodiversity of hair shaft diameters: Statistical study of hair diameters for use in further studies.
Development of the "Hair Volume Index (HVI)" based on hair shaft diameters and hair counts. The HVI concept to be used in patient counseling regarding visual outcomes of transplantation.
Laryngeal Cancer in Colorado: Utilized the Colorado Cancer Registry in an epidemiological study characterizing this disease
Lipoinjection for Vocal Cord Paralysis: Examined the efficacy of autologous fat injections in human subjects for the treatment of unilateral vocal cord paralysis
Endoscopic Sinus Surgery with CO2 Laser: Development and documentation of a methodology for performing endoscopic sinus surgery using prototypic laser equipment
Penetrating Mastoid Injuries: Investigated cases of penetrating injuries to the temporal bone; developed diagnostic and treatment protocols for these patients
Autologous Fat Injection into Paralyzed Vocal Cords: Examined the efficacy of autologous fat injections in the canine model for treatment of unilateral vocal cord paralysis
Clinical Characteristics of Patients Experiencing First Time Alcohol Withdrawal Seizures: Investigated laboratory findings in patients with first time alcohol withdrawal seizures
Efficacy of CT Scans In-Patients with Alcohol Withdrawal Seizures: Analyzed cases of first time alcohol withdrawal seizures in an attempt to correlate focal physical findings with significant abnormalities on CT scan
In Vivo Turnover of Antithrombin III in Patients Using Prednisone: Responsible for the production and radioactive labeling of purified AT III
Employment Experience:
President, HSC Development, LLC, Denver, Colorado
Provider of technical innovations in the field of hair transplantation
June 2005 - present
Physician, Aurora Associates of Otolaryngology, P.C., Aurora, Colorado. July 1994 - June 2000. Specialty in Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, Facial Plastic Surgery.
Consulting Partner, Software Associates, Lakewood, Colorado. January 1983 to August 1985. Owner of a computer and information systems consulting company. Responsible for marketing, system design, software programming, and system installation.
Data Processing Manager, Hart Exploration and Production Company, Englewood, Colorado. October 1981 to December 1983. Responsible for computer operations, system design and maintenance, system installation.
Systems Analyst, Arthur Andersen & Company, Denver, Colorado. February 1981 to September 1981. Designed and programmed computer software and trained users.
