DHI Global Medical Group has been dedicated solely to the education research, diagnosis and treatment of hair and scalp disorders for 50 years and has helped more than 250,000 delighted patients across 75 locations worldwide.
During these years, DHI Global Medical Group has been a leader in the evolution of the hair restoration industry by setting new standards and introducing innovative techniques and revolutionary hair loss treatments.
In 1970, Konstantinos P. Giotis founded the DHI Global Medical Group. The first DHI clinic was in Palo Alto, CA.
DHI opens it’s first clinic in Europe, DHI Athens. Today, DHI Athens is the headquarters of the DHI Global Medical Group.
Workshop in DHI Athens with Prof. R.Nordstrom, writer of the first book about hair displantation.
Prof. Y.C.Kim awarded by DHI chairman Mr. K.P.Giotis for his reasearch at University of Korea.
Prof. O’Tar Norwood presents for first time the Norwoood scales at DHI Athens.
Prof. J.C. Kim, Mr. K.P.Giotis and Mr. R.Shiell, ISHRS past president meet and discuss about the future of Hair Restoration.
DHI Global Medical Group introduces the DHI implanter, allowing for improvements in follicle viability.
Direct IN Technique was developed in response to surgical innovations in hair replacement. In this procedure, up to 2,000 follicles were implanted in an out-patient session of up to 6 hours.
SHF (Single Hair Follicle) technique introduced at DHI Clinics and incorporated as an enhancement of the Direct IN Technique.
DHI Total Care System is launched, bringing together extensive research, advanced diagnosis, superior treatment and the promise of lifetime support to our clients.
In 2010, DHI Global Medical Group introduced the Direct Hair Implantation, a minimally invasive technique, that sets new higher and quality standards in the field of Hair Restoration worldwide. Today, the world famous DHI Direct Hair Implantation is the only hair transplant technique taught at public European Universities.
The impressive DHI Building in London’s most prestigious medical district, the Harley St. Area, serves as DHI’s world Headquarters and Training center.
DHI Medical Group continues to lead and innovate in hair restoration science, contributing results and abstracts about current research and upcoming breakthroughs which it regularly shares and presents at the most prestigious hair science conferences around the world. In January 2012, DHI London Clinic renewed the Certification of Care Quality Commission. In November 2012, DHI Athens Clinic was certified with an ISO 9001:2008 certificate from TÜV AUSTRIA HELLAS.
On July 25, 2013 DHI Global Medical Group signed an agreement with Walnut Healthcare, a group company of Mr Raaja Kanwar of Apollo Group, a $6.6Bn group head quartered in India, having diversified businesses across the globe, and granting exclusive rights to Walnut to expand the DHI franchise internationally in Asia, Africa and South America. DHI Global Medical Group had granted a Master Franchise for India to another group company of Mr Kanwar in 2010.
DHI signs association agreement with Urban Retreat at Harrods and expands to USA, Nepal, Philippines and Afghanistan.
DHI Global Medical Group strengthens partnerships with public universities in Europe and actively contribute to courses.
DHI receives European and US patents for the new Direct Hair Implantation instruments.
New world records were achieved by the DHI Global Medical Group by implanting more than 10,000 hairs in one session!
DHI Global Medical Group collaborates with Professor of Psychiatry in the University of Athens, Charalambos Papageorgiou, on a research which is aimed at in-depth study and exploration of psychiatric dimensions of hair diseases, and the frequent connection of hair loss with psychopathology.
In 2016 the annual DHI Academy Masters Meeting took place at National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece.
DHI collaborates with Kapodistrian University of Athens and initiates a research project led by Professor Vassilis Gorgoulis, entitled “Study of human hair follicle stem cell niche: highlighting new perspectives on human hair restoration”.
In 2016, DHI Direct Hair Implantation becomes the first hair transplant technique that is taught at public European Universities.
For the first time in history of hair restoration, DHI physicians certified in hair restoration at an academic level from public European universities.
DHI introduces DSA Diagnostic System for Alopecia and the Hair Biology Test. A revolutionary system based on sophisticated technologies and medical research for the prevention, diagnosis and proper treatment of hair loss.
K.P. Giotis is awarded the certificate of “Baldness and Hair Transplant Diploma” bu the university Claude Bernard of Lyon.
During the 2nd International of the World Institute of FUE, K.P. Giotis was listed among the seven most important reformers in the history of Hair Restoration, the only European on the list.
K.P. Giotis recieves award at the University of Athens for his lifelong contribution on the field of Diagnosis, Prevention and Treatment of Alopecia and hair disorders.
DHI introduces the DPR, a new program for the Diagnosis, Prevention and Restoration of hair loss.
DHI Global Medical Group has been named as ‘One to Watch’ in Europe in a list of business excellence published by the European Business Awards.
The 26th DHI Academy Masters Meeting was held on Monday, September 23, at the Andreas Sygros Hospital Amphitheater, with the official presentation of new scientific data on the relationship between Trichology, Dermatology and Psychology.
DHI Global Medical Group Wins The International Expansion Award At The European Business Awards 2019. The “Germany Trade & Invest Award for International Expansion” was awarded to DHI for developing and implementing a successful, dynamic and innovative strategy for its expansion both domestically and globally leadership in its industry.
The Academy Masters Meeting 2020 marked the 50 years of DHI Global Medical Group and for the first time it was held online due to Covid-19.
DHI introduces the DHI Anagen programme. DHI Anagen is a dynamic combination of treatments to prolong the Anagen Phase of hair.
