Head-to-head · 2026
Dr Dilipkumar Gahankari vs Dr Drew Cronin
Side-by-side comparison: AHPRA Specialist Register status, ASPS membership, specialisations, hospital affiliations and years in practice. Both in Gold Coast. 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 Gold Coast.
- Clinic: Dr Dilipkumar Gahankari operates from Pindara Specialist Suites; Dr Drew Cronin from The Coastal Clinic Plastic Surgery and Aesthetics.
- Dr Dilipkumar Gahankari additionally offers: augmentation mammoplasty (fat transfer and implants), breast hypoplasia (tuberous breast correction).
- Dr Drew Cronin additionally offers: mastopexy and augmentation (breast implants with lift), mastopexy (breast lift).
- Hospital affiliations: Dr Dilipkumar Gahankari operates at Gold Coast University Hospital, John Flynn Private Hospital; Dr Drew Cronin at Gold Coast Private Hospital, Gold Coast University Hospital.
Comparison
Side-by-side
| Metric | Dr Dilipkumar Gahankari | Dr Drew Cronin |
|---|---|---|
| City / suburb | Benowa, Gold Coast | Southport, Gold Coast |
| Clinic | Pindara Specialist Suites | The Coastal Clinic Plastic Surgery and Aesthetics |
| 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), Augmentation mammoplasty (Fat transfer and implants), Breast hypoplasia (Tuberous breast correction), Breast reconstruction | Anisomastia mammoplasty (Breast asymmetry correction), Augmentation mammoplasty (Breast augmentation), Mastopexy and augmentation (Breast implants with lift), Mastopexy (Breast lift), Breast reconstruction |
| Hospital affiliations | Gold Coast University Hospital, John Flynn Private Hospital, Murwillumbah District Hospital | Gold Coast Private Hospital, Gold Coast University Hospital, Pacific Private Day Hospital, Pindara Private |
| 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 Dilipkumar Gahankari
Standout strengths
- ›Dr Dilip Gahankari (FRACS) is an Australian-trained Specialist Plastic & Cosmetic Surgeon with over 31 years’ experience in Plastic Surgery.
- ›Anisomastia mammoplasty (Breast asymmetry correction)
- ›Augmentation mammoplasty (Breast augmentation)
- ›Augmentation mammoplasty (Fat transfer and implants)
AHPRA-listed Specialist Plastic Surgeon at Pindara Specialist Suites in Benowa, Gold Coast. Known for breast surgery, body contouring, facial surgery.
See full profile →Dr Drew Cronin
Standout strengths
- ›Dr Drew Cronin is a Queensland trained and fully certified Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon.
- ›Anisomastia mammoplasty (Breast asymmetry correction)
- ›Augmentation mammoplasty (Breast augmentation)
- ›Mastopexy and augmentation (Breast implants with lift)
AHPRA-listed Specialist Plastic Surgeon at The Coastal Clinic Plastic Surgery and Aesthetics in Southport, Gold Coast. Known for breast surgery, body contouring, facial surgery.
See full profile →Common questions
FAQs
Which is the better plastic surgeon, Dr Dilipkumar Gahankari or Dr Drew Cronin?
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 Dilipkumar Gahankari lists anisomastia mammoplasty (breast asymmetry correction), augmentation mammoplasty (breast augmentation), augmentation mammoplasty (fat transfer and implants) among their specialisations; Dr Drew Cronin 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 Dilipkumar Gahankari and Dr Drew Cronin both on the AHPRA Specialist Register?
Yes - we only list FRACS-qualified Specialist Plastic Surgeons. Dr Dilipkumar Gahankari practises as a Specialist Plastic Surgeon at Pindara Specialist Suites in Benowa. Dr Drew Cronin practises at The Coastal Clinic Plastic Surgery and Aesthetics in Southport. Verify both at ahpra.gov.au under Specialty: Plastic Surgery before any consultation.
What is the difference in experience between Dr Dilipkumar Gahankari and Dr Drew Cronin?
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 Dilipkumar Gahankari and Dr Drew Cronin operate at?
Dr Dilipkumar Gahankari: Gold Coast University Hospital, John Flynn Private Hospital, Murwillumbah District Hospital. Dr Drew Cronin: Gold Coast Private Hospital, Gold Coast University Hospital, Pacific Private Day Hospital, Pindara Private. 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 Dilipkumar Gahankari. FRACS, ASPS, ASAPS (ASPS member) for Dr Drew Cronin. 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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