Head-to-head · 2026
Dr Kirstin Miteff vs Mr Gary Avery
Side-by-side comparison: AHPRA Specialist Register status, ASPS membership, specialisations, hospital affiliations and years in practice. Both in Newcastle. 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 Newcastle.
- Clinic: Dr Kirstin Miteff operates from Aspire Plastic Surgery; Mr Gary Avery from Avery Reconstructive & Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
- Hospital affiliations: Dr Kirstin Miteff operates at Belmont Hospital, Calvary Marter Newcastle; Mr Gary Avery at Lingard Private Hospital.
Comparison
Side-by-side
| Metric | Dr Kirstin Miteff | Mr Gary Avery |
|---|---|---|
| City / suburb | Newcastle | Newcastle |
| Clinic | Aspire Plastic Surgery | Avery Reconstructive & Aesthetic Plastic Surgery |
| 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 | Anisomastia mammoplasty (Breast asymmetry correction), Augmentation mammoplasty (Breast augmentation), Mastopexy and augmentation (Breast implants with lift), Mastopexy (Breast lift), Breast reconstruction |
| Hospital affiliations | Belmont Hospital, Calvary Marter Newcastle, John Hunter Hospital, Lingard Private Hospital | Lingard 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 Kirstin Miteff
Standout strengths
- ›Dr Miteff utilises her expert training, experience and compassion to help patients achieve their unique aesthetic goals.
- ›Anisomastia mammoplasty (Breast asymmetry correction)
- ›Augmentation mammoplasty (Breast augmentation)
- ›Mastopexy and augmentation (Breast implants with lift)
AHPRA-listed Specialist Plastic Surgeon at Aspire Plastic Surgery in Newcastle, Newcastle. Known for breast surgery, body contouring, facial surgery.
See full profile →Mr Gary Avery
Standout strengths
- ›Dr Gary Avery is a Specialist Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon who completed his medical, surgical, and specialty training in Australasia, working in various public hospitals and then in private practice since 2013.
- ›Anisomastia mammoplasty (Breast asymmetry correction)
- ›Augmentation mammoplasty (Breast augmentation)
- ›Mastopexy and augmentation (Breast implants with lift)
AHPRA-listed Specialist Plastic Surgeon at Avery Reconstructive & Aesthetic Plastic Surgery in Newcastle, Newcastle. Known for breast surgery, body contouring, facial surgery.
See full profile →Common questions
FAQs
Which is the better plastic surgeon, Dr Kirstin Miteff or Mr Gary Avery?
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 Kirstin Miteff lists anisomastia mammoplasty (breast asymmetry correction), augmentation mammoplasty (breast augmentation), mastopexy and augmentation (breast implants with lift) among their specialisations; Mr Gary Avery 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 Kirstin Miteff and Mr Gary Avery both on the AHPRA Specialist Register?
Yes - we only list FRACS-qualified Specialist Plastic Surgeons. Dr Kirstin Miteff practises as a Specialist Plastic Surgeon at Aspire Plastic Surgery in Newcastle. Mr Gary Avery practises at Avery Reconstructive & Aesthetic Plastic Surgery in Newcastle. Verify both at ahpra.gov.au under Specialty: Plastic Surgery before any consultation.
What is the difference in experience between Dr Kirstin Miteff and Mr Gary Avery?
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 Kirstin Miteff and Mr Gary Avery operate at?
Dr Kirstin Miteff: Belmont Hospital, Calvary Marter Newcastle, John Hunter Hospital, Lingard Private Hospital. Mr Gary Avery: Lingard 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 Kirstin Miteff. FRACS, ASPS, ASAPS (ASPS member) for Mr Gary Avery. 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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