Dr. James DeYarman graduated from Northeast Missouri State with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1969.  In 1973, he graduated from Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine.  He completed his rotating internship in general practice at Doctors Hospital in Tucker, Georgia.  Dr. DeYarman began a general practice in 1974 in San Diego, California.  During this time, he became interested in hair restoration.  In 1978, Dr. DeYarman did a preceptorship with Dr. C.P. Chambers of Tampa, Florida in the art of hair transplantation.

Since 1974, Dr. DeYarman has studied and developed new techniques for hair restoration, evolving into a premier hair transplant surgeon and specialist in hair restoration. 

Dr. DeYarman incorporates an artistic approach to hair transplants, giving patients a natural-looking hairline.

Dr.DeYarman is a strong advocate of Follicular Unit Hair Transplantation and began doing this technique exclusively in 1998.  The follicular unit is created with stereoscopic microscopic dissection and transplanted into puncture sites for a natural-growth pattern.  This technique creates the most natural-looking hair transplant.

Dr. DeYarman is licensed to practice medicine in the following states: California, Hawaii, Nevada, Utah, Tennessee, and Florida.  He is currently a member of the National A.O.A., California Osteopathic Association, San Diego Osteopathic Association, American Society of Hair Restoration Surgery, International society of Hair Restoration Surgery, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, and a past board member of the California State Association (O.P.S.C.).