Head-to-head · 2026
Dr Neil Allen vs Dr Theo Birch
Side-by-side comparison: AHPRA Specialist Register status, ASPS membership, specialisations, hospital affiliations and years in practice. Both in Brisbane. 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 Brisbane.
- Clinic: Dr Neil Allen operates from St Andrew’s Ipswich Private Hospital; Dr Theo Birch from Plastic Surgery Queensland.
- Dr Neil Allen additionally offers: reduction mammoplasty (breast reduction), nipple enhancement for inverted nipples, abdominoplasty: cosmetic or muscle repair post-partum.
- Dr Theo Birch additionally offers: anisomastia mammoplasty (breast asymmetry correction), augmentation mammoplasty (breast augmentation), mastopexy and augmentation (breast implants with lift).
- Dr Theo Birch is also an ASAPS (Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons) member; the other is FRACS + ASPS only.
- Hospital affiliations: Dr Neil Allen operates at Greenslopes Private Hospital, Ipswich Day Hospital; Dr Theo Birch at Princess Alexandra Hospital, Royal Brisbane & Womens Hospital.
Comparison
Side-by-side
| Metric | Dr Neil Allen | Dr Theo Birch |
|---|---|---|
| City / suburb | Ipswich, Brisbane | South Brisbane, Brisbane |
| Clinic | St Andrew’s Ipswich Private Hospital | Plastic Surgery Queensland |
| AHPRA Specialist Register | Yes (FRACS Plastic Surgery) | Yes (FRACS Plastic Surgery) |
| Memberships | FRACS, ASPS | FRACS, ASPS, ASAPS |
| Years in practice | – | – |
| Specialisations | Mastopexy (Breast lift), Reduction mammoplasty (Breast reduction), Nipple enhancement for inverted nipples, Abdominoplasty: cosmetic or muscle repair post-partum, Brachioplasty (Arm lift) | Anisomastia mammoplasty (Breast asymmetry correction), Augmentation mammoplasty (Breast augmentation), Mastopexy and augmentation (Breast implants with lift), Mastopexy (Breast lift), Breast reconstruction |
| Hospital affiliations | Greenslopes Private Hospital, Ipswich Day Hospital, St Andrew’s Ipswich Private Hospital | Princess Alexandra Hospital, Royal Brisbane & Womens Hospital, Kawana Private Hospital, The Mater 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 Neil Allen
Standout strengths
- ›Dr Allen is a Specialist Plastic Surgeon located in Ipswich..
- ›Mastopexy (Breast lift)
- ›Reduction mammoplasty (Breast reduction)
- ›Nipple enhancement for inverted nipples
AHPRA-listed Specialist Plastic Surgeon at St Andrew’s Ipswich Private Hospital in Ipswich, Brisbane. Known for breast surgery, body contouring, facial surgery.
See full profile →Dr Theo Birch
Standout strengths
- ›Dr Birch is a fully qualified plastic surgeon and a fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons.
- ›Anisomastia mammoplasty (Breast asymmetry correction)
- ›Augmentation mammoplasty (Breast augmentation)
- ›Mastopexy and augmentation (Breast implants with lift)
AHPRA-listed Specialist Plastic Surgeon at Plastic Surgery Queensland in South Brisbane, Brisbane. Known for breast surgery, body contouring, facial surgery.
See full profile →Common questions
FAQs
Which is the better plastic surgeon, Dr Neil Allen or Dr Theo Birch?
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 Neil Allen lists mastopexy (breast lift), reduction mammoplasty (breast reduction), nipple enhancement for inverted nipples among their specialisations; Dr Theo Birch 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 Neil Allen and Dr Theo Birch both on the AHPRA Specialist Register?
Yes - we only list FRACS-qualified Specialist Plastic Surgeons. Dr Neil Allen practises as a Specialist Plastic Surgeon at St Andrew’s Ipswich Private Hospital in Ipswich. Dr Theo Birch practises at Plastic Surgery Queensland in South Brisbane. Verify both at ahpra.gov.au under Specialty: Plastic Surgery before any consultation.
What is the difference in experience between Dr Neil Allen and Dr Theo Birch?
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 Neil Allen and Dr Theo Birch operate at?
Dr Neil Allen: Greenslopes Private Hospital, Ipswich Day Hospital, St Andrew’s Ipswich Private Hospital. Dr Theo Birch: Princess Alexandra Hospital, Royal Brisbane & Womens Hospital, Kawana Private Hospital, The Mater 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 (ASPS member) for Dr Neil Allen. FRACS, ASPS, ASAPS (ASPS member) for Dr Theo Birch. 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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