Head-to-head · 2026
Dr Adrian Brooks vs Mr David Colbert
Side-by-side comparison: AHPRA Specialist Register status, ASPS membership, specialisations, hospital affiliations and years in practice. Both in Perth. 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 Perth.
- Clinic: Dr Adrian Brooks operates from Dr Adrian Brooks Plastic Surgery; Mr David Colbert from David Colbert Plastic Surgery.
- Hospital affiliations: Dr Adrian Brooks operates at Hollywood Private Hospital, St John Of God Mt Lawley Hospital; Mr David Colbert at Royal Perth Hospital.
Comparison
Side-by-side
| Metric | Dr Adrian Brooks | Mr David Colbert |
|---|---|---|
| City / suburb | West Perth, Perth | West Leederville, Perth |
| Clinic | Dr Adrian Brooks Plastic Surgery | David Colbert Plastic Surgery |
| AHPRA Specialist Register | Yes (FRACS Plastic Surgery) | Yes (FRACS Plastic Surgery) |
| Memberships | FRACS, ASPS, ASAPS | FRACS, ASPS, ASAPS |
| Years in practice | – | – |
| Specialisations | Anisomastia mammoplasty (Breast asymmetry correction), Augmentation mammoplasty (Breast augmentation), Mastopexy and augmentation (Breast implants with lift), Mastopexy (Breast lift), Reduction mammoplasty (Breast reduction) | Anisomastia mammoplasty (Breast asymmetry correction), Augmentation mammoplasty (Breast augmentation), Mastopexy and augmentation (Breast implants with lift), Mastopexy (Breast lift), Reduction mammoplasty (Breast reduction) |
| Hospital affiliations | Hollywood Private Hospital, St John Of God Mt Lawley Hospital, The Park Private Hospital | Royal Perth 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.
Dr Adrian Brooks
Standout strengths
- ›Special interest in body contouring, weight loss and breast surgery, including explant, as well as all aspects of melanoma and complex tumor surgery..
- ›Anisomastia mammoplasty (Breast asymmetry correction)
- ›Augmentation mammoplasty (Breast augmentation)
- ›Mastopexy and augmentation (Breast implants with lift)
AHPRA-listed Specialist Plastic Surgeon at Dr Adrian Brooks Plastic Surgery in West Perth, Perth. Known for breast surgery, body contouring, facial surgery.
See full profile →Mr David Colbert
Standout strengths
- ›My aim is to provide safe, compassionate, and comprehensive treatment to each patient I meet.
- ›Anisomastia mammoplasty (Breast asymmetry correction)
- ›Augmentation mammoplasty (Breast augmentation)
- ›Mastopexy and augmentation (Breast implants with lift)
AHPRA-listed Specialist Plastic Surgeon at David Colbert Plastic Surgery in West Leederville, Perth. Known for breast surgery, body contouring, facial surgery.
See full profile →Common questions
FAQs
Which is the better plastic surgeon, Dr Adrian Brooks or Mr David Colbert?
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. Dr Adrian Brooks lists anisomastia mammoplasty (breast asymmetry correction), augmentation mammoplasty (breast augmentation), mastopexy and augmentation (breast implants with lift) among their specialisations; Mr David Colbert 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 Dr Adrian Brooks and Mr David Colbert both on the AHPRA Specialist Register?
Yes - we only list FRACS-qualified Specialist Plastic Surgeons. Dr Adrian Brooks practises as a Specialist Plastic Surgeon at Dr Adrian Brooks Plastic Surgery in West Perth. Mr David Colbert practises at David Colbert Plastic Surgery in West Leederville. Verify both at ahpra.gov.au under Specialty: Plastic Surgery before any consultation.
What is the difference in experience between Dr Adrian Brooks and Mr David Colbert?
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 Dr Adrian Brooks and Mr David Colbert operate at?
Dr Adrian Brooks: Hollywood Private Hospital, St John Of God Mt Lawley Hospital, The Park Private Hospital. Mr David Colbert: Royal Perth 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, ASAPS (ASPS member) for Dr Adrian Brooks. FRACS, ASPS, ASAPS (ASPS member) for Mr David Colbert. 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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