Head-to-head · 2026
Dr Jonathan Azzopardi vs Dr Vani Prasad Atluri
Side-by-side comparison: AHPRA Specialist Register status, ASPS membership, specialisations, hospital affiliations and years in practice. Both in Adelaide. 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 Adelaide.
- Clinic: Dr Jonathan Azzopardi operates from AZZXPARDI; Dr Vani Prasad Atluri from Australian Craniofacial Unit.
- Dr Jonathan Azzopardi additionally offers: brow lift, otoplasty (ear pinning), blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery).
- Dr Vani Prasad Atluri additionally offers: liposuction, cleft lip and palate, craniomaxillofacial.
- Dr Jonathan Azzopardi is also an ASAPS (Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons) member; the other is FRACS + ASPS only.
Comparison
Side-by-side
| Metric | Dr Jonathan Azzopardi | Dr Vani Prasad Atluri |
|---|---|---|
| City / suburb | Wayville, Adelaide | North Adelaide, Adelaide |
| Clinic | AZZXPARDI | Australian Craniofacial Unit |
| AHPRA Specialist Register | Yes (FRACS Plastic Surgery) | Yes (FRACS Plastic Surgery) |
| Memberships | FRACS, ASPS, ASAPS | FRACS, ASPS |
| Years in practice | – | – |
| Specialisations | Brow lift, Otoplasty (Ear pinning), Blepharoplasty (Eyelid surgery), Meloplasty or rhytidectomy (Face lift), Facial scar revision | Liposuction, Cleft lip and palate, Craniomaxillofacial, Facial fractures |
| Hospital affiliations | Womens And Childrens 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 Jonathan Azzopardi
Standout strengths
- ›FRACS-qualified Specialist Plastic Surgeon practising in Wayville, Adelaide.
- ›Brow lift
- ›Otoplasty (Ear pinning)
- ›Blepharoplasty (Eyelid surgery)
AHPRA-listed Specialist Plastic Surgeon at AZZXPARDI in Wayville, Adelaide. Known for facial surgery, reconstructive surgery.
See full profile →Dr Vani Prasad Atluri
Standout strengths
- ›Vani Prasad is a Plastic and Reconstructive surgeon with expertise in lymphoedema surgery.
- ›Liposuction
- ›Cleft lip and palate
- ›Craniomaxillofacial
AHPRA-listed Specialist Plastic Surgeon at Australian Craniofacial Unit in North Adelaide, Adelaide. Known for body contouring, reconstructive surgery.
See full profile →Common questions
FAQs
Which is the better plastic surgeon, Dr Jonathan Azzopardi or Dr Vani Prasad Atluri?
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 Jonathan Azzopardi lists brow lift, otoplasty (ear pinning), blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) among their specialisations; Dr Vani Prasad Atluri lists liposuction, cleft lip and palate, craniomaxillofacial. 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 Jonathan Azzopardi and Dr Vani Prasad Atluri both on the AHPRA Specialist Register?
Yes - we only list FRACS-qualified Specialist Plastic Surgeons. Dr Jonathan Azzopardi practises as a Specialist Plastic Surgeon at AZZXPARDI in Wayville. Dr Vani Prasad Atluri practises at Australian Craniofacial Unit in North Adelaide. Verify both at ahpra.gov.au under Specialty: Plastic Surgery before any consultation.
What is the difference in experience between Dr Jonathan Azzopardi and Dr Vani Prasad Atluri?
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 Jonathan Azzopardi and Dr Vani Prasad Atluri operate at?
Dr Jonathan Azzopardi: Womens And Childrens Hospital. Dr Vani Prasad Atluri: hospital affiliations not separately listed; ask at consultation. 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 Jonathan Azzopardi. FRACS, ASPS (ASPS member) for Dr Vani Prasad Atluri. 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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