Head-to-head · 2026
Associate Professor Stuart Bade vs Dr Neil Allen
Side-by-side comparison: AHPRA Specialist Register status, ASPS membership, specialisations, hospital affiliations and years in practice. Both in Brisbane. We list FRACS-qualified Specialist Plastic Surgeons only. Cross-check both surgeons at ahpra.gov.au before any consultation. Verified 11 June 2026.
At a glance
The headline differences
- Both surgeons practise in Brisbane.
- Clinic: Associate Professor Stuart Bade operates from Queensland Chapter of ASPS; Dr Neil Allen from St Andrew’s Ipswich Private Hospital.
- Associate Professor Stuart Bade additionally offers: otoplasty (ear pinning), breast, cleft lip and palate.
- Dr Neil Allen additionally offers: mastopexy (breast lift), reduction mammoplasty (breast reduction), nipple enhancement for inverted nipples.
Comparison
Side-by-side
| Metric | Associate Professor Stuart Bade | Dr Neil Allen |
|---|---|---|
| City / suburb | Brisbane | Ipswich, Brisbane |
| Clinic | Queensland Chapter of ASPS | St Andrew’s Ipswich Private Hospital |
| AHPRA Specialist Register | Yes (FRACS Plastic Surgery) | Yes (FRACS Plastic Surgery) |
| Memberships | FRACS, ASPS | FRACS, ASPS |
| Years in practice | – | – |
| Specialisations | Otoplasty (Ear pinning), Breast, Cleft lip and palate, Hand surgery, Skin cancer | Mastopexy (Breast lift), Reduction mammoplasty (Breast reduction), Nipple enhancement for inverted nipples, Abdominoplasty: cosmetic or muscle repair post-partum, Brachioplasty (Arm lift) |
| Hospital affiliations | – | Greenslopes Private Hospital, Ipswich Day Hospital, St Andrew’s Ipswich Private Hospital |
| Consultation fee | On enquiry | On enquiry |
Surgeons verified against ASPS Find-a-Surgeon directory + AHPRA Specialist Register. Specialisations, clinic name and hospital affiliations sourced from ASPS member profiles. Always confirm current AHPRA registration at ahpra.gov.au before booking any procedure. AHPRA s133 prohibits before-and-after image use in advertising; we list quality signals (Specialist Register status + ASPS / ASAPS membership) instead.
Associate Professor Stuart Bade
Standout strengths
- ›Associate Professor Stuart Bade is a fully qualified Specialist Plastic Surgeon.
- ›Otoplasty (Ear pinning)
- ›Breast
- ›Cleft lip and palate
AHPRA-listed Specialist Plastic Surgeon at Queensland Chapter of ASPS in Brisbane, Brisbane. Known for facial surgery, reconstructive surgery.
See full profile →Dr Neil Allen
Standout strengths
- ›Dr Allen is a Specialist Plastic Surgeon located in Ipswich..
- ›Mastopexy (Breast lift)
- ›Reduction mammoplasty (Breast reduction)
- ›Nipple enhancement for inverted nipples
AHPRA-listed Specialist Plastic Surgeon at St Andrew’s Ipswich Private Hospital in Ipswich, Brisbane. Known for breast surgery, body contouring, facial surgery.
See full profile →Common questions
FAQs
Which is the better plastic surgeon, Associate Professor Stuart Bade or Dr Neil Allen?
Both are FRACS-qualified Specialist Plastic Surgeons on the AHPRA Specialist Register, so the baseline quality signal is matched. "Better" depends on your specific procedure. Associate Professor Stuart Bade lists otoplasty (ear pinning), breast, cleft lip and palate among their specialisations; Dr Neil Allen lists mastopexy (breast lift), reduction mammoplasty (breast reduction), nipple enhancement for inverted nipples. Always cross-check current AHPRA registration at ahpra.gov.au and ASPS membership at plasticsurgery.org.au before booking. Surgeon case volume in your specific procedure is the strongest outcome predictor - ask each how many they have performed.
Are Associate Professor Stuart Bade and Dr Neil Allen both on the AHPRA Specialist Register?
Yes - we only list FRACS-qualified Specialist Plastic Surgeons. Associate Professor Stuart Bade practises as a Specialist Plastic Surgeon at Queensland Chapter of ASPS in Brisbane. Dr Neil Allen practises at St Andrew’s Ipswich Private Hospital in Ipswich. Verify both at ahpra.gov.au under Specialty: Plastic Surgery before any consultation.
What is the difference in experience between Associate Professor Stuart Bade and Dr Neil Allen?
Years in practice not separately verified for at least one of these surgeons. The AHPRA register at ahpra.gov.au shows original specialty registration date - this is the closest authoritative reference. Ask each surgeon directly about their case volume in your specific procedure.
Which hospitals do Associate Professor Stuart Bade and Dr Neil Allen operate at?
Associate Professor Stuart Bade: hospital affiliations not separately listed; ask at consultation. Dr Neil Allen: Greenslopes Private Hospital, Ipswich Day Hospital, St Andrew’s Ipswich Private Hospital. Following the 2023 AHPRA Cosmetic Surgery Standard, higher-risk cosmetic procedures must be performed in NSQHS-accredited hospitals, not office-based theatres. Confirm hospital accreditation as part of your consultation.
Are they both ASPS members?
FRACS, ASPS (ASPS member) for Associate Professor Stuart Bade. FRACS, ASPS (ASPS member) for Dr Neil Allen. ASPS membership is restricted to FRACS-qualified Specialist Plastic Surgeons - all ASPS members are on the AHPRA Specialist Register by membership rule. ASAPS membership additionally signals focus on aesthetic surgery. ISAPS is the international equivalent.
Next step
Prepare for either consultation
Take our 10 questions to ask any plastic surgeon at consultation. Sourced from the AHPRA Cosmetic Surgery Standard 2023 and ASPS patient guidance. Print and bring to both consultations.
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