Head-to-head · 2026
Dr Theo Birch vs Mr James Allan
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.
- Both surgeons operate from Plastic Surgery Queensland.
- Hospital affiliations: Dr Theo Birch operates at Princess Alexandra Hospital, Royal Brisbane & Womens Hospital; Mr James Allan at Brisbane Private Hospital, Mater Private Hospital (South Brisbane).
Comparison
Side-by-side
| Metric | Dr Theo Birch | Mr James Allan |
|---|---|---|
| City / suburb | South Brisbane, Brisbane | South Brisbane, Brisbane |
| Clinic | Plastic Surgery Queensland | Plastic Surgery Queensland |
| 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 | Princess Alexandra Hospital, Royal Brisbane & Womens Hospital, Kawana Private Hospital, The Mater Private Hospital | Brisbane Private Hospital, Mater Private Hospital (South Brisbane), Mater Private Hospital Springfield, Pacific Day Surgery Centre |
| 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 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 →Mr James Allan
Standout strengths
- ›Dr James Allan is a respected Specialist Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon with Australia’s highest level of surgical training, Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of Surgeons (FRACS Plast).
- ›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 Theo Birch or Mr James Allan?
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 Theo Birch lists anisomastia mammoplasty (breast asymmetry correction), augmentation mammoplasty (breast augmentation), mastopexy and augmentation (breast implants with lift) among their specialisations; Mr James Allan 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 Theo Birch and Mr James Allan both on the AHPRA Specialist Register?
Yes - we only list FRACS-qualified Specialist Plastic Surgeons. Dr Theo Birch practises as a Specialist Plastic Surgeon at Plastic Surgery Queensland in South Brisbane. Mr James Allan 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 Theo Birch and Mr James Allan?
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 Theo Birch and Mr James Allan operate at?
Dr Theo Birch: Princess Alexandra Hospital, Royal Brisbane & Womens Hospital, Kawana Private Hospital, The Mater Private Hospital. Mr James Allan: Brisbane Private Hospital, Mater Private Hospital (South Brisbane), Mater Private Hospital Springfield, Pacific Day Surgery Centre. 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 Theo Birch. FRACS, ASPS, ASAPS (ASPS member) for Mr James Allan. 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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