Meet Our Team
Your journey toward life-changing hair restoration begins with your first (complimentary) consultation with the dedicated team of professionals at Northwest Hair Restoration of Tacoma, Seattle, and Spokane, Washington. The team will serve as your guide so you’ll never feel like you’re going into this alone. Together, we’ll discuss your vision and match the treatment options that are best suited to you as well as support you each step of the way.
The Staff at Northwest Hair Restoration
Dr. Niedbalski has carefully selected and trained a team with artistic and aesthetic abilities grounded in superb technical skills. The practice values of Northwest Hair Restoration interweave a commitment to patient care with compassion and the technical expertise to see your vision come to fruition.
Dr. Robert Niedbalski is the most experienced hair transplant surgeon in the Pacific Northwest and has been diagnosing and treating patients with hair loss for more than 25 years.
Not only is Dr. Niedbalski the leading authority on the latest breakthroughs in hair restoration – such as ACell and PRP therapy – he enjoys a reputation of excellence and integrity among patients and peers alike.
A graduate of Michigan State University, Dr. Niedbalski holds a doctorate in osteopathic medicine and practiced for 15 years as a board-certified family physician before specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of hair loss disorders. He earned his board certification in hair restoration surgery in 2002.
After working for a corporate hair restoration business for several years, Dr. Niedbalski founded Northwest Hair Restoration in 2009. His goal was to develop a patient-centered rather than corporate-centered treatment center for people with hair loss. Simply put, Northwest Hair Restoration is dedicated to providing what is best for you, the patient. Dr. Niedbalski and his expert team offer you a wide variety of hair loss treatments, including follicular unit excision (FUE), follicular unit transplant (FUT/strip harvest), ACell + PRP therapy, and medical hair maintenance therapy.
Dr. Niedbalski is a leading researcher in the application of ACell + PRP to protect and renew miniaturized hair follicles. He is also involved as a researcher in two NIH studies looking at tissue regeneration and hair multiplication. An avid proponent of hair conservation, Dr. Niedbalski has developed ACell + PRP protocols that prevent hair loss and minimize the reliance on hair restoration surgery.
Training physicians in the technical and aesthetic aspects of hair restoration has been a passion throughout Dr. Niedbalski’s career. Medical students, residents, and practicing physicians have benefited from his instruction as faculty for numerous workshops and courses.
Dr. Niedbalski is the past president of the American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery (ABHRS), the only certifying organization for hair transplant doctors worldwide, and he has been an examiner and member of its exam writing committee since 2008.
Since 2002, he has also been involved with the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS) Fellowship Training Program as a program director, committee member, and former chairman. He also serves as a faculty member for the ISHRS advanced review course, and he co-authored “Core Competencies for Hair Restoration Surgeons Recommended by the ISHRS,” as published in the journal Dermatologic Surgery.
Hair Loss Treatments in Tacoma, Seattle & Spokane, WA
Dr. Niedbalski and the Northwest Hair Restoration team enjoy supporting both local and national non-profit organizations, including Northwest Harvest, which supports food banks in Washington State; American Heart Association; and St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
Board Certifications
- Diplomate of the American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery since 2002
- Diplomate of the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians since 1995
Professional Affiliations
- International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery
- American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery
- American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery
- American Osteopathic Association
- American College of Osteopathic Family Practitioners
- Washington Osteopathic Medical Association
- Washington State Medical Society
Education
- General Surgery Residency, Pontiac Osteopathic Hospital, Pontiac, MI
- Rotating Internship, Detroit Osteopathic and Bi-County Community Hospitals, Detroit, MI
- Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Michigan State University, Lansing, MI
- Bachelor of Science, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI
State Licenses
- California
- Colorado
- Oregon
- Washington
Publications
- Platelet-Rich Plasma as a Treatment for Androgenetic Alopecia. Gupta AK, Cole J, Deutsch DP, Everts PA, Niedbalski RP, Panchaprateep R, Rinaldi F, Rose PT, Sinclair R, Vogel JE, Welter RJ, Zufelt MD, Puig CJ. Dermatol Surg. 2019 Oct;45(10):1262-1273.
- Regenerative Medicine Techniques, chapter 21 in Hair Transplant 360 (For Physicians), Volume 4. New Delhi: Jaypee Brothers; 2016: 367-381.
- Temporo-Parieto-Occipital Flap Repair, chapter 55 in Hair Transplant 360: Advances, Techniques, Business Development & Global Perspectives, Vol. 3, pp. 683-699, Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers, 2014
- Complications in Hair Restoration Surgery, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics of North America, 21 (2009) 119-148.
- Core Competencies for Hair Restoration Surgeons Recommended by the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery, Dermatologic Surgery, vol. 35, no. 3, pp. 425-428, 2009
Allie is a core member of the Northwest Hair Restoration and has 20+ years of experience in the medical field with a background in the operating room and patient care. In addition to assisting Dr. Niedbalski in surgery, Allie works with our cosmetic patients. She offers an array of services including Botox, dermal fillers, micro needling with PRP, and scalp injections.
In her down time, Allie enjoys time with her family, paddle boarding, painting and reading.
Ellen serves as a resource for patients. She schedules consultations and provides information to help patients understand the process of protecting, renewing, and restoring their hair.
Ellen also provides patients with cosmetics information. She is highly trained in the Alle´® program for patients and can help you utilize your rewards.
When she is not managing the new patient process, Ellen ensures day-to-day operations run smoothly.
In her spare time, Ellen enjoys hiking, volunteering, and spending time with her family.
Tarah brings more than 20 years of experience working in the hair restoration field to our practice. As a patient educator, Tarah is your primary resource for information about hair loss treatment options. During your consultation, she will listen and learn about your hair loss concerns and communicate this information to Dr. Niedbalski so he can formulate an individualized treatment plan for you. Tarah will serve as your liaison to the rest of our team, ensuring your expectations are met throughout the entire journey.
Outside of work, Tarah can be found spending time with her family, practicing yoga, or in the kitchen cooking up something healthy.
Melanie manages our back office and surgical staff. Ever since she earned her MA from Everest College in 2015, Mel has been a key member of our surgical team. She leads our highly trained and elite surgical team. She also helps out with cosmetic procedures and products from time to time.
Melanie likes to relax by reading and coloring with her children.
Georgette, better known as GG, is the most experienced and fun-loving member of the Northwest Hair surgical team. A former EMT, registered surgical tech, and certified medical assistant, she has been assisting with hair restoration procedures since 1993. GG has more than a decade of experience assisting Dr. Niedbalski.
Outside of the office, GG enjoys cooking, gardening, tending to her chickens and volunteering at her local church.
Mala is a valuable member of our surgical team and has worked alongside Dr. Niedbalski since 2000. Because of her technical skills and experience, Mala is a leader in the field of hair restoration. Her dedication to her craft sets her apart.
Outside of work Mala enjoys traveling and experiencing different cuisines.
New to Washington, Bree moved from Southern Oregon in the middle of 2022. Bree studied at Umpqua Community College in Roseburg Oregon for CCMA, CNA, and Nursing Prerequisites on a two-year scholarship, and then proceeded to work in a variety of medical fields including emergency medicine, dermatology, and pediatrics. In her free time, she enjoys paddle-boarding, traveling, and spending time with family.
Immay has been working in the hair restoration industry since 2012. She went to school at Mandl School in New York. From there she worked in San Francisco assisting in hair surgeries and has since settled in Washington State with her family. She has been assisting Dr. Niedbalski in OR since 2019.
Outside of work Immay enjoys shopping, cooking, spending time with her family and singing karaoke. If you’re lucky she may sing a tune for you during your procedure!
Sandra went to school at Everest College Tacoma and has worked in the hair restoration field since 2020. She has also worked in the cardiology field and as a virtual medical scribe. Sandra brings the energy to OR and always has a smile on her face.
Outside of work Sandra enjoys spending time with her family, cooking, playing pool and entertaining her two small children.
As the newest member of team, Monse enjoys greeting patients when they visit our Tacoma location. She will likely be your first point of contact on the phone as well. She attended Clover Park Technical College and worked in the dental field prior to here. Her favorite part of working at NWH is seeing the progression of hair growth and hearing patients stories and their improved confidence through their hair restoration journey.
Monse loves flowers, her dogs, and trying new restaurants. In her free time, you can find Monse spending time with her family, shopping or planning her next nail design (check them out when you in office).