Head-to-head · 2026
Dr Anthony Tonks vs Dr Krishna Rao
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 Anthony Tonks operates from Dr Anthony Tonks Plastic Surgery; Dr Krishna Rao from Canberra Hospital.
- Dr Anthony Tonks additionally offers: anisomastia mammoplasty (breast asymmetry correction), augmentation mammoplasty (breast augmentation), mastopexy and augmentation (breast implants with lift).
- Dr Krishna Rao additionally offers: breast, hand surgery, skin cancer.
- Dr Anthony Tonks is also an ASAPS (Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons) member; the other is FRACS + ASPS only.
- Hospital affiliations: Dr Anthony Tonks operates at Barton Private Hospital, Calvary John James Hospital; Dr Krishna Rao at Calvary Public Hospital, National Capital Private Hospital.
Comparison
Side-by-side
| Metric | Dr Anthony Tonks | Dr Krishna Rao |
|---|---|---|
| City / suburb | Barton, Canberra | Garran, Canberra |
| Clinic | Dr Anthony Tonks Plastic Surgery | Canberra Hospital |
| AHPRA Specialist Register | Yes (FRACS Plastic Surgery) | Yes (FRACS Plastic Surgery) |
| Memberships | FRACS, ASPS, ASAPS, AHSS | FRACS, ASPS |
| Years in practice | – | – |
| Specialisations | Anisomastia mammoplasty (Breast asymmetry correction), Augmentation mammoplasty (Breast augmentation), Mastopexy and augmentation (Breast implants with lift), Mastopexy (Breast lift), Breast reconstruction | Breast reconstruction, Breast, Hand surgery, Skin cancer |
| Hospital affiliations | Barton Private Hospital, Calvary John James Hospital | Calvary Public Hospital, National Capital Private Hospital, The Canberra 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 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 →Dr Krishna Rao
Standout strengths
- ›Dr Krishna Rao is a fully qualified Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgeon based in Canberra.
- ›Breast reconstruction
- ›Breast
- ›Hand surgery
AHPRA-listed Specialist Plastic Surgeon at Canberra Hospital in Garran, Canberra. Known for breast surgery, reconstructive surgery.
See full profile →Common questions
FAQs
Which is the better plastic surgeon, Dr Anthony Tonks or Dr Krishna Rao?
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 Anthony Tonks lists anisomastia mammoplasty (breast asymmetry correction), augmentation mammoplasty (breast augmentation), mastopexy and augmentation (breast implants with lift) among their specialisations; Dr Krishna Rao lists breast reconstruction, breast, hand surgery. 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 Anthony Tonks and Dr Krishna Rao both on the AHPRA Specialist Register?
Yes - we only list FRACS-qualified Specialist Plastic Surgeons. Dr Anthony Tonks practises as a Specialist Plastic Surgeon at Dr Anthony Tonks Plastic Surgery in Barton. Dr Krishna Rao practises at Canberra Hospital in Garran. Verify both at ahpra.gov.au under Specialty: Plastic Surgery before any consultation.
What is the difference in experience between Dr Anthony Tonks and Dr Krishna Rao?
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 Anthony Tonks and Dr Krishna Rao operate at?
Dr Anthony Tonks: Barton Private Hospital, Calvary John James Hospital. Dr Krishna Rao: Calvary Public Hospital, National Capital Private Hospital, The Canberra 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, AHSS (ASPS member) for Dr Anthony Tonks. FRACS, ASPS (ASPS member) for Dr Krishna Rao. 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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