Head-to-head · 2026
Associate Professor Stuart Bade vs Mr James Allan
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; Mr James Allan from Plastic Surgery Queensland.
- Associate Professor Stuart Bade additionally offers: otoplasty (ear pinning), breast, cleft lip and palate.
- Mr James Allan additionally offers: anisomastia mammoplasty (breast asymmetry correction), augmentation mammoplasty (breast augmentation), mastopexy and augmentation (breast implants with lift).
- Mr James Allan is also an ASAPS (Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons) member; the other is FRACS + ASPS only.
Comparison
Side-by-side
| Metric | Associate Professor Stuart Bade | Mr James Allan |
|---|---|---|
| City / suburb | Brisbane | South Brisbane, Brisbane |
| Clinic | Queensland Chapter of ASPS | Plastic Surgery Queensland |
| AHPRA Specialist Register | Yes (FRACS Plastic Surgery) | Yes (FRACS Plastic Surgery) |
| Memberships | FRACS, ASPS | FRACS, ASPS, ASAPS |
| Years in practice | – | – |
| Specialisations | Otoplasty (Ear pinning), Breast, Cleft lip and palate, Hand surgery, Skin cancer | Anisomastia mammoplasty (Breast asymmetry correction), Augmentation mammoplasty (Breast augmentation), Mastopexy and augmentation (Breast implants with lift), Mastopexy (Breast lift), Breast reconstruction |
| Hospital affiliations | – | Brisbane Private Hospital, Mater Private Hospital (South Brisbane), Mater Private Hospital Springfield, Pacific Day Surgery Centre |
| 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 →Mr James Allan
Standout strengths
- ›Dr James Allan is a respected Specialist Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon with Australia’s highest level of surgical training, Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of Surgeons (FRACS Plast).
- ›Anisomastia mammoplasty (Breast asymmetry correction)
- ›Augmentation mammoplasty (Breast augmentation)
- ›Mastopexy and augmentation (Breast implants with lift)
AHPRA-listed Specialist Plastic Surgeon at Plastic Surgery Queensland in South Brisbane, 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 Mr James Allan?
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; Mr James Allan lists anisomastia mammoplasty (breast asymmetry correction), augmentation mammoplasty (breast augmentation), mastopexy and augmentation (breast implants with lift). 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 Mr James Allan 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. Mr James Allan practises at Plastic Surgery Queensland in South Brisbane. 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 Mr James Allan?
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 Mr James Allan operate at?
Associate Professor Stuart Bade: hospital affiliations not separately listed; ask at consultation. Mr James Allan: Brisbane Private Hospital, Mater Private Hospital (South Brisbane), Mater Private Hospital Springfield, Pacific Day Surgery Centre. 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, ASAPS (ASPS member) for Mr James Allan. 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
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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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