About Our Doctors
Doctor Santiago Alvarez N.M.D.
Medical Director.
Dr. Santiago Alvarez is a highly trained and board-certified doctor with more than 20 years experience in several fields of Medicine with a special interest in Hair Loss, Laser Hair Loss Treatment and Cosmetic Dermatology.
He is a Naturopathic Medical Doctor who is board-certified by The American Alternative Medical Association as a Holistic Health Practitioner. He is a member of The Anti-Aging Medical Association, The American Naturopathic Medical Association, and The Homeopathic Academy of Naturopathic Physicians. He has worked for Loma Linda University Medical Center in the ER department.
Dr. Alvarez also earned his B.S. degree in Sport Sciences and worked as an Exercise Physiologist specializing in Cardio-Pulmonary Rehabilitation Programs.
He has attended The Homeopathic Academy of Southern California and later graduated from Kingdom College of Natural Health with honors, becoming a Naturopathic Medical Doctor. He is also trained in Functional Medicine and continues his ongoing medical education in hair loss, holistic endocrinology, anti-aging medicine, and aesthetic laser procedures.
Dr. Sheliaa Calderon, M.D.
Medical Director
Dr. Dr. Calderon is a highly trained aesthetic doctor and with more than 25 years experience in several fields of Medicine with a special interest in Hair Loss, Laser Hair Loss Treatment and Cosmetic Dermatology. She has trained extensively in the use of many types of aesthetic lasers. Her expertise in hair loss lead her to bring her Frisco TX based aesthetic practice to HLCC as she wanted to partner with a global leader in laser hair loss solution.
Doctor Michael Albert, M.D.
Medical Director.
Dr. Albert is an MD with a special interest in Hair Loss, Laser Hair Loss Treatment and Cosmetic Dermatology. He earned his M.D. from Albany Medical College. He interned in the fields of surgery and OB/Gyn. He completed a research fellowship in trauma surgery, and then served as resident doctor for anatomic and clinical pathology at University of Rochester-Strong Memorial Hospital.
Dr. Albert has researched endocrinology and cytogenetics at Roswell Park Cancer Institute and is now the Chairman of pathology and medical director of laboratories at Buffalo Mercy Hospital.
Additionally, he is the vice president of the New York State Society of Pathologists.
Dr. Albert has co-authored several research articles in the Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Laser's in Medicine. He recently had a correspondence letter published in the New England Journal of Medicine. He is an expert on prescriptions and compound pharmaceuticals. Dr. Albert has been with HLCC for many years.
Doctor S. Michael Fuhrman, D.O.
Medical Director.
Dr. Fuhrman is a Board Certified Family Practitioner with a special interest in Hair Loss, Laser Hair Loss Treatment and Cosmetic Dermatology. Dr. Fuhrman has a rich background in his chosen field and received his medical degree from New York College of Osteopathic Medicine. His clinical work has been in general medicine, Psychiatry and Cardiology. His post-doctoral work includes residency experience in general medicine, surgery, emergency pediatrics, ear, nose and throat, opthamology, orthopedics, urology and pulmonology medicine. He is board certified in Family Practice, and holds certifications in ACLS and ATLS. He presently is an attending staff physician at St. Peter's Hospital while being the owner/CEO of a local family/urgent care center in the Albany area. Dr. Furman has been with HLCC for many years.
Why a D.O. ?
It is the 'total person' approach and is a fast growing segment in the US healthcare field. A Doctor of Osteopathy receives more training than an M.D. on the musculoskeletal system (nerves, muscles and bones). A D.O. perceives the whole body rather than just specific 'spots' or symptoms. A D.O. may use Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) on patients and involves the use of hands-on treatment while diagnosing and treating patients.
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The information provided should be examined in the light of individual case evaluation by local doctors. The web site developers, the Hair Loss Control Clinic and its affiliated companies take no responsibility whatsoever of the consequences experienced by the patients who may use the information provided on this web site. The Hair Loss Control Clinic and our 3 doctor and hair loss team assure you of the best possible efforts for those who apply for online treatment. However, please note that we do not claim to cure each and every case, nor do we guarantee any magical cure. The products and the claims made about specific products and treatment program and lasers on this site have not been evaluated by hlcconline.com or the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, mitigate or prevent any disease or illness. Results vary by person. Before using any information or products, you should consult with your physician. It is considered that the user has read and agreed to this disclaimer, when one uses the literature on this site and the online treatment option. HLCC makes no claims any of the laser or products it sells. The US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) clearance for the medical laser device, the HairMax LaserCombs is now clinically proven to promote hair growth in males with androgenetic alopecia (Norwood IIA to V with Fitzpatrick skin types I to IV)To view FDA's public record of this clearance visit www.fda.gov/cdrh/pdf6/K060305.pdf. * The only Clear hair loss laser for women is the MEP-90 see its clearance at http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/cdrh_docs/pdf9/K091496.pdf. The FDA's approves drugs such as Minoxidil and gives clearance for devices such as the HairMax LaserComb, we sell programs that include both those products and other FDA approved drugs in our programs. Although proven in 115 clinics worldwide none of our programs are themselves approved by the FDA (do to the high cost to do it) only the individual items within those program maybe. Should you find a mistake on this site or elsewhere where it refers to a program with laser or that a laser was approved by the FDA it is in error and should read a laser that with FDA Clearance not approved and again refers only to laser mentioned above. The only version of Minoxidil approved by the FDA to grow hair is Rogaine and its exact generic equivalents. HLCC sells both exact generic equivalents and most often other formulas not tested by the FDA for hair growth. We have found these products to be effective in our clinics. Affiliate program, distributors sales available worldwide other than Greater Capital District NY and California were we have our own clinics. See your Hair Loss consultant for further details of specials.
Further Laser Disclaimer All lasers sold or shown on this site are for cosmetic use only and are not medical devices and are not sold as anything but cosmetic devices for which we make no claim. No product or laser on this site has been tested or approved for use on minors or persons under the age of 18. All products and lasers sold on this site are not intended for use on minors or persons under the age of 18.
Further Hair Regrowth and Stopping Hair Loss Disclaimer
All HLCC clinics or affiliated clinics offer hair loss treatment program and laser hair loss treatment programs that can include Rogaine, generic 5% Minoxidil, Propecia and the HairMax Laser comb each proven to re-grow hair and stop hair loss. All mentions of Hair growth, stopping Hair loss and anything other than changing the appearance of hair to appear fuller, thicker and healthier looking are related only to the programs that include those products. All other products' are cosmetic and don't not claim to re-grow hair and stop hair loss. To be clear it does not matter how effective or for that matter ineffective a product is if it not Cleared as a medical device (like the MEP-90 and Hairmax Lasercomb, or FDA approved Like 5% Minoxidil or Propecia) it is cosmetic and we don't and not one can claim it can change the body and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, mitigate or prevent any disease or illness.
Product Exchanges or Returns
All products from The Hair Loss Control Clinic come with our promise of truthful answers to your questions, not false promises. We give you the best product or products for your individual needs not one product fits all. Just like your doctor you're evaluated and products are added and/or subtracted, based on your response, budget and individual goals (hair loss). Our return policy is like that of your doctor and we generally don't accept returns. If you are not satisfied with the results you are seeing just call and our professional staff can adjust your treatment program, as we are committed to having happy customers. In some cases, we may at our discretion take back unopened products or make exchanges.
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