SMG and Dr. Ron Shapiro are two of the most recognized names in hair transplantation surgery. Dr. Shapiro has been widely featured in the media, on television and in books. He has contributed to numerous textbooks and articles. Dr. Ron Shapiro is frequently invited to lecture at major conference in the U.S. and abroad. Over the past 15 years, he has given more than 50 lectures in more than 30 cities worldwide. Dr. Shapiro has the unique honor of having been asked by his colleagues to perform live surgery demonstrating his technique at many of these major conferences every year for the past 12 years. He has been chosen by his peers to receive numerous awards including the Golden Follicle Award, the equivalent of a lifetime achievement award for clinical contribution to the growth of the field. Only 14 physicians practicing hair transplantation have received this award.

Physicians from around the world travel to SMG not only to observe Dr. Shapiro's techniques, but also to have their hair own transplanted. Dr. Shapiro is grateful for the respect and friendship he has developed with his peers, as there is no higher honor. He continues to offer his own respect and admiration for his colleagues who have developed new techniques and advanced the field of hair restoration.