Head-to-head · 2026
Dr Drew Cronin vs Dr Paul Cheng
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 Drew Cronin operates from The Coastal Clinic Plastic Surgery and Aesthetics; Dr Paul Cheng from The Layt Clinic.
- Dr Drew Cronin additionally offers: anisomastia mammoplasty (breast asymmetry correction), breast reconstruction.
- Dr Paul Cheng additionally offers: augmentation mammoplasty (fat transfer and implants), nipple enhancement for inverted nipples.
- Hospital affiliations: Dr Drew Cronin operates at Gold Coast Private Hospital, Gold Coast University Hospital; Dr Paul Cheng at Ballina Day Surgery, Gold Coast University Hospital.
Comparison
Side-by-side
| Metric | Dr Drew Cronin | Dr Paul Cheng |
|---|---|---|
| City / suburb | Southport, Gold Coast | Southport, Gold Coast |
| Clinic | The Coastal Clinic Plastic Surgery and Aesthetics | The Layt Clinic |
| 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), Breast reconstruction | Augmentation mammoplasty (Breast augmentation), Augmentation mammoplasty (Fat transfer and implants), Mastopexy (Breast lift), Mastopexy and augmentation (Breast implants with lift), Nipple enhancement for inverted nipples |
| Hospital affiliations | Gold Coast Private Hospital, Gold Coast University Hospital, Pacific Private Day Hospital, Pindara Private | Ballina Day Surgery, Gold Coast University Hospital, Pacific Private Day Hospital, Pindara Private 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 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 →Dr Paul Cheng
Standout strengths
- ›Dr Paul Cheng is a Specialist Plastic Surgeon, now practicing on the Gold Coast, QLD and in Ballina, NSW.
- ›Augmentation mammoplasty (Breast augmentation)
- ›Augmentation mammoplasty (Fat transfer and implants)
- ›Mastopexy (Breast lift)
AHPRA-listed Specialist Plastic Surgeon at The Layt Clinic 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 Drew Cronin or Dr Paul Cheng?
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 Drew Cronin lists anisomastia mammoplasty (breast asymmetry correction), augmentation mammoplasty (breast augmentation), mastopexy and augmentation (breast implants with lift) among their specialisations; Dr Paul Cheng lists augmentation mammoplasty (breast augmentation), augmentation mammoplasty (fat transfer and implants), 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 Drew Cronin and Dr Paul Cheng both on the AHPRA Specialist Register?
Yes - we only list FRACS-qualified Specialist Plastic Surgeons. Dr Drew Cronin practises as a Specialist Plastic Surgeon at The Coastal Clinic Plastic Surgery and Aesthetics in Southport. Dr Paul Cheng practises at The Layt Clinic in Southport. Verify both at ahpra.gov.au under Specialty: Plastic Surgery before any consultation.
What is the difference in experience between Dr Drew Cronin and Dr Paul Cheng?
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 Drew Cronin and Dr Paul Cheng operate at?
Dr Drew Cronin: Gold Coast Private Hospital, Gold Coast University Hospital, Pacific Private Day Hospital, Pindara Private. Dr Paul Cheng: Ballina Day Surgery, Gold Coast University Hospital, Pacific Private Day Hospital, Pindara Private 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 Drew Cronin. FRACS, ASPS, ASAPS (ASPS member) for Dr Paul Cheng. 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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