Head-to-head · 2026

Dr Sandeep B. vs Mr David Colbert

Side-by-side comparison: AHPRA Specialist Register status, ASPS membership, specialisations, hospital affiliations and years in practice. Both in Perth. We list FRACS-qualified Specialist Plastic Surgeons only. Cross-check both surgeons at ahpra.gov.au before any consultation. Verified 11 June 2026.

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At a glance

The headline differences

  • Both surgeons practise in Perth.
  • Clinic: Dr Sandeep B. operates from Plastic Surgery Department; Mr David Colbert from David Colbert Plastic Surgery.
  • Dr Sandeep B. additionally offers: augmentation mammoplasty (fat transfer and implants).
  • Mr David Colbert additionally offers: reduction mammoplasty (breast reduction).
  • Mr David Colbert is also an ASAPS (Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons) member; the other is FRACS + ASPS only.
  • Hospital affiliations: Dr Sandeep B. operates at Fiona Stanley Hospital, Fremantle Hospital; Mr David Colbert at Royal Perth Hospital.

Comparison

Side-by-side

Metric Dr Sandeep B. Mr David Colbert
City / suburbMurdoch, PerthWest Leederville, Perth
ClinicPlastic Surgery DepartmentDavid Colbert Plastic Surgery
AHPRA Specialist RegisterYes (FRACS Plastic Surgery)Yes (FRACS Plastic Surgery)
MembershipsFRACS, ASPSFRACS, ASPS, ASAPS
Years in practice
SpecialisationsAnisomastia mammoplasty (Breast asymmetry correction), Augmentation mammoplasty (Breast augmentation), Augmentation mammoplasty (Fat transfer and implants), Mastopexy (Breast lift), Mastopexy and augmentation (Breast implants with lift)Anisomastia mammoplasty (Breast asymmetry correction), Augmentation mammoplasty (Breast augmentation), Mastopexy and augmentation (Breast implants with lift), Mastopexy (Breast lift), Reduction mammoplasty (Breast reduction)
Hospital affiliationsFiona Stanley Hospital, Fremantle Hospital, Perth Children’s Hospital, St John Of God Murdoch HospitalRoyal Perth Hospital
Consultation feeOn enquiryOn 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 Sandeep B.

Standout strengths

  • Dr Sandeep is a fully accredited specialist plastic and reconstructive surgeon based in Perth.
  • Anisomastia mammoplasty (Breast asymmetry correction)
  • Augmentation mammoplasty (Breast augmentation)
  • Augmentation mammoplasty (Fat transfer and implants)

AHPRA-listed Specialist Plastic Surgeon at Plastic Surgery Department in Murdoch, Perth. Known for breast surgery, body contouring, facial surgery.

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Mr David Colbert

Standout strengths

  • My aim is to provide safe, compassionate, and comprehensive treatment to each patient I meet.
  • Anisomastia mammoplasty (Breast asymmetry correction)
  • Augmentation mammoplasty (Breast augmentation)
  • Mastopexy and augmentation (Breast implants with lift)

AHPRA-listed Specialist Plastic Surgeon at David Colbert Plastic Surgery in West Leederville, Perth. Known for breast surgery, body contouring, facial surgery.

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Common questions

FAQs

Which is the better plastic surgeon, Dr Sandeep B. or Mr David Colbert?

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 Sandeep B. lists anisomastia mammoplasty (breast asymmetry correction), augmentation mammoplasty (breast augmentation), augmentation mammoplasty (fat transfer and implants) among their specialisations; Mr David Colbert 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 Sandeep B. and Mr David Colbert both on the AHPRA Specialist Register?

Yes - we only list FRACS-qualified Specialist Plastic Surgeons. Dr Sandeep B. practises as a Specialist Plastic Surgeon at Plastic Surgery Department in Murdoch. Mr David Colbert practises at David Colbert Plastic Surgery in West Leederville. Verify both at ahpra.gov.au under Specialty: Plastic Surgery before any consultation.

What is the difference in experience between Dr Sandeep B. and Mr David Colbert?

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 Sandeep B. and Mr David Colbert operate at?

Dr Sandeep B.: Fiona Stanley Hospital, Fremantle Hospital, Perth Children’s Hospital, St John Of God Murdoch Hospital. Mr David Colbert: Royal Perth 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 Sandeep B.. FRACS, ASPS, ASAPS (ASPS member) for Mr David Colbert. 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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