Head-to-head · 2026
Dr Kourosh Tavakoli vs Prof Anand Deva
Side-by-side comparison: AHPRA Specialist Register status, ASPS membership, specialisations, hospital affiliations and years in practice. Both in Sydney. 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 Sydney.
- Clinic: Dr Kourosh Tavakoli operates from Dr Tavakoli Plastic Surgery; Prof Anand Deva from Macquarie Cosmetic Plastic Surgery.
- Dr Kourosh Tavakoli additionally offers: breast augmentation, breast revision, rhinoplasty.
- Prof Anand Deva additionally offers: cosmetic facial surgery, breast augmentation and revision, hand surgery.
- Prof Anand Deva is also an ASAPS (Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons) member; the other is FRACS + ASPS only.
- Hospital affiliations: Dr Kourosh Tavakoli operates at East Sydney Private Hospital; Prof Anand Deva at Sydney Hospital, Liverpool Hospital.
Comparison
Side-by-side
| Metric | Dr Kourosh Tavakoli | Prof Anand Deva |
|---|---|---|
| City / suburb | Double Bay, Sydney | Miranda, Sydney |
| Clinic | Dr Tavakoli Plastic Surgery | Macquarie Cosmetic Plastic Surgery |
| AHPRA Specialist Register | Yes (FRACS Plastic Surgery) | Yes (FRACS Plastic Surgery) |
| Memberships | FRACS, ASPS, ISAPS | FRACS, ASPS, ASAPS |
| Years in practice | 22 | 26 |
| Specialisations | Breast augmentation, Breast revision, Rhinoplasty, Mummy makeover, Liposuction | Cosmetic facial surgery, Breast augmentation and revision, Hand surgery, Microsurgery, Reconstructive surgery |
| Hospital affiliations | East Sydney Private Hospital | Sydney Hospital, Liverpool Hospital, Macquarie University 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 Kourosh Tavakoli
Standout strengths
- ›Master of Surgery in Plastic Surgery from UNSW. Reported to have performed over 10,000 breast procedures.
- ›Breast augmentation
- ›Breast revision
- ›Rhinoplasty
AHPRA-listed Specialist Plastic Surgeon at Dr Tavakoli Plastic Surgery in Double Bay, Sydney. Known for breast augmentation, breast revision, rhinoplasty.
See full profile →Prof Anand Deva
Standout strengths
- ›Director of Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery at the Australian School of Advanced Medicine, Macquarie University. Internationally cited for breast implant biofilm research.
- ›Cosmetic facial surgery
- ›Breast augmentation and revision
- ›Hand surgery
AHPRA-listed Specialist Plastic Surgeon at Macquarie Cosmetic Plastic Surgery in Miranda, Sydney. Known for cosmetic facial surgery, breast augmentation and revision, hand surgery.
See full profile →Common questions
FAQs
Which is the better plastic surgeon, Dr Kourosh Tavakoli or Prof Anand Deva?
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 Kourosh Tavakoli lists breast augmentation, breast revision, rhinoplasty among their specialisations; Prof Anand Deva lists cosmetic facial surgery, breast augmentation and revision, hand surgery. 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 Kourosh Tavakoli and Prof Anand Deva both on the AHPRA Specialist Register?
Yes - we only list FRACS-qualified Specialist Plastic Surgeons. Dr Kourosh Tavakoli practises as a Specialist Plastic Surgeon at Dr Tavakoli Plastic Surgery in Double Bay. Prof Anand Deva practises at Macquarie Cosmetic Plastic Surgery in Miranda. Verify both at ahpra.gov.au under Specialty: Plastic Surgery before any consultation.
What is the difference in experience between Dr Kourosh Tavakoli and Prof Anand Deva?
Prof Anand Deva has been in practice 26 years versus 22 for the other. Years in practice is a useful proxy but not a guarantee - what matters most is specific case volume in the procedure you want, and the surgeon's willingness to discuss complications transparently. See our 10 questions to ask at consultation guide.
Which hospitals do Dr Kourosh Tavakoli and Prof Anand Deva operate at?
Dr Kourosh Tavakoli: East Sydney Private Hospital. Prof Anand Deva: Sydney Hospital, Liverpool Hospital, Macquarie University 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, ISAPS (ASPS member) for Dr Kourosh Tavakoli. FRACS, ASPS, ASAPS (ASPS member) for Prof Anand Deva. 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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