Head-to-head · 2026
Dr Daniel Bunker vs Mr Andrew Castley
Side-by-side comparison: AHPRA Specialist Register status, ASPS membership, specialisations, hospital affiliations and years in practice. Both in Hobart. 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 Hobart.
- Clinic: Dr Daniel Bunker operates from Dr Daniel Bunker Plastic Surgery; Mr Andrew Castley from Macquarie Plastic Surgery.
- Dr Daniel Bunker additionally offers: augmentation mammoplasty (breast augmentation), mastopexy and augmentation (breast implants with lift), breast reconstruction.
- Mr Andrew Castley additionally offers: breast hypoplasia (tuberous breast correction), nipple enhancement for inverted nipples, reduction mammoplasty (breast reduction).
- Mr Andrew Castley is also an ASAPS (Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons) member; the other is FRACS + ASPS only.
- Hospital affiliations: Dr Daniel Bunker operates at Launceston General Hospital; Mr Andrew Castley at Hobart Day Surgery, Hobart Private Hospital.
Comparison
Side-by-side
| Metric | Dr Daniel Bunker | Mr Andrew Castley |
|---|---|---|
| City / suburb | East Launceston, Hobart | Hobart |
| Clinic | Dr Daniel Bunker Plastic Surgery | Macquarie Plastic Surgery |
| AHPRA Specialist Register | Yes (FRACS Plastic Surgery) | Yes (FRACS Plastic Surgery) |
| Memberships | FRACS, ASPS | 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), Breast reconstruction | Anisomastia mammoplasty (Breast asymmetry correction), Breast hypoplasia (Tuberous breast correction), Mastopexy (Breast lift), Nipple enhancement for inverted nipples, Reduction mammoplasty (Breast reduction) |
| Hospital affiliations | Launceston General Hospital | Hobart Day Surgery, Hobart Private Hospital, St Johns 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 Daniel Bunker
Standout strengths
- ›Daniel is a fully qualified Specialist Plastic Surgeon with the Royal Australian College of Surgeons.
- ›Anisomastia mammoplasty (Breast asymmetry correction)
- ›Augmentation mammoplasty (Breast augmentation)
- ›Mastopexy and augmentation (Breast implants with lift)
AHPRA-listed Specialist Plastic Surgeon at Dr Daniel Bunker Plastic Surgery in East Launceston, Hobart. Known for breast surgery, body contouring, facial surgery.
See full profile →Mr Andrew Castley
Standout strengths
- ›Mr Andrew Castley graduated with honours from the University of Tasmania in 2000.
- ›Anisomastia mammoplasty (Breast asymmetry correction)
- ›Breast hypoplasia (Tuberous breast correction)
- ›Mastopexy (Breast lift)
AHPRA-listed Specialist Plastic Surgeon at Macquarie Plastic Surgery in Hobart, Hobart. Known for breast surgery, body contouring, facial surgery.
See full profile →Common questions
FAQs
Which is the better plastic surgeon, Dr Daniel Bunker or Mr Andrew Castley?
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 Daniel Bunker lists anisomastia mammoplasty (breast asymmetry correction), augmentation mammoplasty (breast augmentation), mastopexy and augmentation (breast implants with lift) among their specialisations; Mr Andrew Castley lists anisomastia mammoplasty (breast asymmetry correction), breast hypoplasia (tuberous breast correction), mastopexy (breast 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 Daniel Bunker and Mr Andrew Castley both on the AHPRA Specialist Register?
Yes - we only list FRACS-qualified Specialist Plastic Surgeons. Dr Daniel Bunker practises as a Specialist Plastic Surgeon at Dr Daniel Bunker Plastic Surgery in East Launceston. Mr Andrew Castley practises at Macquarie Plastic Surgery in Hobart. Verify both at ahpra.gov.au under Specialty: Plastic Surgery before any consultation.
What is the difference in experience between Dr Daniel Bunker and Mr Andrew Castley?
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 Daniel Bunker and Mr Andrew Castley operate at?
Dr Daniel Bunker: Launceston General Hospital. Mr Andrew Castley: Hobart Day Surgery, Hobart Private Hospital, St Johns 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 Dr Daniel Bunker. FRACS, ASPS, ASAPS (ASPS member) for Mr Andrew Castley. 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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