Head-to-head · 2026
Dr Niamh Corduff vs Mr Anthony McDonald
Side-by-side comparison: AHPRA Specialist Register status, ASPS membership, specialisations, hospital affiliations and years in practice. Both in Geelong. 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 Geelong.
- Clinic: Dr Niamh Corduff operates from The Cosmetic Refinement Clinic; Mr Anthony McDonald from Mr Anthony McDonald Plastic Surgery.
- Mr Anthony McDonald additionally offers: augmentation mammoplasty (breast augmentation), reduction mammoplasty (breast reduction), abdominoplasty: cosmetic or muscle repair post-partum.
Comparison
Side-by-side
| Metric | Dr Niamh Corduff | Mr Anthony McDonald |
|---|---|---|
| City / suburb | Geelong | Geelong |
| Clinic | The Cosmetic Refinement Clinic | Mr Anthony McDonald Plastic Surgery |
| AHPRA Specialist Register | Yes (FRACS Plastic Surgery) | Yes (FRACS Plastic Surgery) |
| Memberships | FRACS, ASPS | FRACS, ASPS |
| Years in practice | – | – |
| Specialisations | Breast reconstruction | Augmentation mammoplasty (Breast augmentation), Breast reconstruction, Reduction mammoplasty (Breast reduction), Abdominoplasty: cosmetic or muscle repair post-partum, Brachioplasty (Arm lift) |
| Hospital affiliations | – | – |
| 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 Niamh Corduff
Standout strengths
- ›FRACS-qualified Specialist Plastic Surgeon practising in Geelong, Geelong.
- ›Breast reconstruction
AHPRA-listed Specialist Plastic Surgeon at The Cosmetic Refinement Clinic in Geelong, Geelong. Known for breast surgery.
See full profile →Mr Anthony McDonald
Standout strengths
- ›Mr Anthony McDonald is an experienced and fully qualified Geelong plastic surgeon who specialises in cosmetic surgery, reconstructive surgery, hand surgery and skin cancer prevention and treatment.
- ›Augmentation mammoplasty (Breast augmentation)
- ›Breast reconstruction
- ›Reduction mammoplasty (Breast reduction)
AHPRA-listed Specialist Plastic Surgeon at Mr Anthony McDonald Plastic Surgery in Geelong, Geelong. Known for breast surgery, body contouring, facial surgery.
See full profile →Common questions
FAQs
Which is the better plastic surgeon, Dr Niamh Corduff or Mr Anthony McDonald?
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 Niamh Corduff lists breast reconstruction among their specialisations; Mr Anthony McDonald lists augmentation mammoplasty (breast augmentation), breast reconstruction, reduction mammoplasty (breast reduction). 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 Niamh Corduff and Mr Anthony McDonald both on the AHPRA Specialist Register?
Yes - we only list FRACS-qualified Specialist Plastic Surgeons. Dr Niamh Corduff practises as a Specialist Plastic Surgeon at The Cosmetic Refinement Clinic in Geelong. Mr Anthony McDonald practises at Mr Anthony McDonald Plastic Surgery in Geelong. Verify both at ahpra.gov.au under Specialty: Plastic Surgery before any consultation.
What is the difference in experience between Dr Niamh Corduff and Mr Anthony McDonald?
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 Niamh Corduff and Mr Anthony McDonald operate at?
Dr Niamh Corduff: hospital affiliations not separately listed; ask at consultation. Mr Anthony McDonald: 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 (ASPS member) for Dr Niamh Corduff. FRACS, ASPS (ASPS member) for Mr Anthony McDonald. 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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