About Crown Hair Institute
Meet Your Specialists
Natural results. High graft survival rate. Specialized expertise in every hair texture — straight hair and curly hair from 2A to 4C. Two Morehouse alumni built Crown to deliver world-class hair restoration for men and women of all backgrounds.
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Dr. Robert Drummond, MD/PhD
Dr. Carl Truesdale, MD · Co-Founders
★★★★★
5 Star Google Rating
Curly Hair Experts
Restoration for All Hair Types
Lasting Results
High Graft Survival Rate
Black Owned
Highly Diverse Practice
Serving Patients Worldwide
Beverly Hills & Virtual
Born from a shared vision.
Most hair restoration surgeons aren't trained in curly and coily hair textures. Dr. Truesdale and Dr. Drummond — both Morehouse College alumni — built Crown Hair Institute to change that. Today, Crown Hair Institute performs more textured hair transplants than nearly any clinic in the country, while welcoming patients of every background.
Dr. Truesdale brings the eye of a portrait artist and the hands of a facial plastic surgeon, designing hairlines that harmonize with each patient's face. Dr. Drummond brings a molecular-level understanding of hair biology from his Johns Hopkins MD/PhD. Together, they deliver a rare fusion of artistry and science — and a high graft survival rate.
Meet Your Specialists
The Minds Behind Crown
Co-Founder & Facial Plastic Surgeon
Dr. Carl Truesdale
“The artist's eye meets surgical precision”
Committed to medicine since the age of ten, Dr. Truesdale double-majored in Biology and Spanish at Morehouse College before earning his Doctor of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. He then completed five years of specialized training in Otolaryngology — Head and Neck Surgery at the top-ranked University of Michigan. His training culminated in a highly coveted fellowship in Beverly Hills, making him one of fewer than 50 facial plastic surgeons to earn the distinction that year.
Patients travel near and far for Dr. Truesdale's artistic eye and meticulous precision. He combines his experience as a portrait artist with an advanced knowledge of facial anatomy and world-class training to deliver truly remarkable results — a unified perspective that treats every face as a composition in proportion, harmony, and detail. Dr. Truesdale is double board certified in Facial Plastic Surgery and Otolaryngology — Head and Neck Surgery.
Co-Founder & Hair Transplant Surgeon
Dr. Robert Drummond
“Hair science at the molecular level”
Dr. Drummond holds an MD and PhD in Cellular and Molecular Medicine from Johns Hopkins University — the same institution that awarded him its Distinguished Medical Alumni Award in 2022. He doesn't just transplant hair; he understands why follicles behave the way they do at the molecular level.
This means smarter treatment plans, optimized graft survival, and results grounded in science. His expertise is especially valuable for complex cases and combination surgical/non-surgical approaches.
A Morehouse College alumnus (magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa, Biology), Dr. Drummond completed his Internal Medicine residency at LAC+USC Medical Center and a Hematology postdoctoral fellowship at UCLA. He previously served as Regional Lead Physician and Director of Labs at Optum, where he oversaw clinical operations and laboratory standards across multiple locations.
His service extends beyond medicine: Dr. Drummond is a former Captain in the California Army National Guard, where he served for six years. Today, in addition to his work at Crown, he maintains a concierge medicine practice serving entertainers, athletes, and high-profile professionals across Los Angeles.
As a sought-after medical voice, Dr. Drummond is a contributing expert and on-air contributor for BET, CBS, NPR, A&E, and KBLA, where he translates complex medical science into clear, accessible guidance for the public.
Education & Training
Dr. Truesdale's Credentials
Morehouse College
Bachelor of Science, Biology
University of Pennsylvania
Perelman School of Medicine
University of Michigan
Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery
Beverly Hills
Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Dr. Drummond's Credentials
Morehouse College
Bachelor of Science, Biology
Johns Hopkins University
School of Medicine · Cellular & Molecular Medicine
LAC+USC Medical Center
Internal Medicine
UCLA
Hematology
Hair Transplant Surgery Training
Advanced Hair Restoration Techniques
Why Choose Crown
At Crown Hair Institute in Beverly Hills, we pride ourselves in offering:
Minimal scarring
Low pain experience
Maximal graft-take
Thick, voluminous hair in thinning areas
Natural-looking hairlines
World-renowned patient experiences
Personalized and unique treatment plans
Expertise in all hair types
Affordable care
Incredible results
Advanced knowledge in hair disorders, like alopecia areata
What We Offer
Our Services
Follicular Unit Excision (FUE)
Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT)
Facial Hair Transplants
Eyebrow Transplants
Eyelash Transplants
Hair Transplant Scar Revisions
Hairline Lowering Surgery
Growth Factor Injections
Oral & Topical Medications
Affiliations
Professional Memberships
ISHRS
International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery
ABHRS
American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery
AAFPRS
American Academy of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
AAO-HNS
American Academy of Otolaryngology
AMA
American Medical Association
Your transformation starts
with a conversation.
30 minutes with Dr. Drummond. A custom plan for your hair type and goals. No obligation, no pressure — backed by the Crown Promise.
No commitment required · Virtual consultations available
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