Head-to-head · 2026
Dr Alastair Taylor vs Dr Anthony Tonks
Side-by-side comparison: AHPRA Specialist Register status, ASPS membership, specialisations, hospital affiliations and years in practice. Both in Canberra. 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 Canberra.
- Clinic: Dr Alastair Taylor operates from The CAPS Clinic; Dr Anthony Tonks from Dr Anthony Tonks Plastic Surgery.
- Dr Alastair Taylor additionally offers: reduction mammoplasty (breast reduction).
- Dr Anthony Tonks additionally offers: breast reconstruction.
Comparison
Side-by-side
| Metric | Dr Alastair Taylor | Dr Anthony Tonks |
|---|---|---|
| City / suburb | Deakin, Canberra | Barton, Canberra |
| Clinic | The CAPS Clinic | Dr Anthony Tonks Plastic Surgery |
| AHPRA Specialist Register | Yes (FRACS Plastic Surgery) | Yes (FRACS Plastic Surgery) |
| Memberships | FRACS, ASPS, ASAPS | FRACS, ASPS, ASAPS, AHSS |
| 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), Breast reconstruction |
| Hospital affiliations | – | Barton Private Hospital, Calvary John James 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 Alastair Taylor
Standout strengths
- ›Dr Taylor has been working as Specialist Plastic Surgeon in Canberra for 20 years.
- ›Anisomastia mammoplasty (Breast asymmetry correction)
- ›Augmentation mammoplasty (Breast augmentation)
- ›Mastopexy and augmentation (Breast implants with lift)
AHPRA-listed Specialist Plastic Surgeon at The CAPS Clinic in Deakin, Canberra. Known for breast surgery, body contouring, facial surgery.
See full profile →Dr Anthony Tonks
Standout strengths
- ›Dr Tonks initially worked in a private practice in Sydney, and has worked in both the private and public sector in Canberra for 15 years.
- ›Anisomastia mammoplasty (Breast asymmetry correction)
- ›Augmentation mammoplasty (Breast augmentation)
- ›Mastopexy and augmentation (Breast implants with lift)
AHPRA-listed Specialist Plastic Surgeon at Dr Anthony Tonks Plastic Surgery in Barton, Canberra. Known for breast surgery, body contouring, facial surgery.
See full profile →Common questions
FAQs
Which is the better plastic surgeon, Dr Alastair Taylor or Dr Anthony Tonks?
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 Alastair Taylor lists anisomastia mammoplasty (breast asymmetry correction), augmentation mammoplasty (breast augmentation), mastopexy and augmentation (breast implants with lift) among their specialisations; Dr Anthony Tonks 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 Alastair Taylor and Dr Anthony Tonks both on the AHPRA Specialist Register?
Yes - we only list FRACS-qualified Specialist Plastic Surgeons. Dr Alastair Taylor practises as a Specialist Plastic Surgeon at The CAPS Clinic in Deakin. Dr Anthony Tonks practises at Dr Anthony Tonks Plastic Surgery in Barton. Verify both at ahpra.gov.au under Specialty: Plastic Surgery before any consultation.
What is the difference in experience between Dr Alastair Taylor and Dr Anthony Tonks?
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 Alastair Taylor and Dr Anthony Tonks operate at?
Dr Alastair Taylor: hospital affiliations not separately listed; ask at consultation. Dr Anthony Tonks: Barton Private Hospital, Calvary John James 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 Alastair Taylor. FRACS, ASPS, ASAPS, AHSS (ASPS member) for Dr Anthony Tonks. 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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