Head-to-head · 2026

A/Prof Tim Papadopoulos 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.

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At a glance

The headline differences

  • Both surgeons practise in Sydney.
  • Clinic: A/Prof Tim Papadopoulos operates from Sydney Plastic Surgery (Dr Tim); Prof Anand Deva from Macquarie Cosmetic Plastic Surgery.
  • A/Prof Tim Papadopoulos additionally offers: facelift, breast augmentation, body contouring.
  • 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: A/Prof Tim Papadopoulos operates at Westmead Private Hospital; Prof Anand Deva at Sydney Hospital, Liverpool Hospital.

Comparison

Side-by-side

Metric A/Prof Tim Papadopoulos Prof Anand Deva
City / suburbPyrmont, SydneyMiranda, Sydney
ClinicSydney Plastic Surgery (Dr Tim)Macquarie Cosmetic Plastic Surgery
AHPRA Specialist RegisterYes (FRACS Plastic Surgery)Yes (FRACS Plastic Surgery)
MembershipsFRACSFRACS, ASPS, ASAPS
Years in practice2426
SpecialisationsFacelift, Breast augmentation, Body contouring, Male plastic surgery, RhinoplastyCosmetic facial surgery, Breast augmentation and revision, Hand surgery, Microsurgery, Reconstructive surgery
Hospital affiliationsWestmead Private HospitalSydney Hospital, Liverpool Hospital, Macquarie University 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.

A/Prof Tim Papadopoulos

Standout strengths

  • ›Head of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery at Westmead Private. Adjunct Associate Professor at University of Notre Dame Sydney.
  • ›Facelift
  • ›Breast augmentation
  • ›Body contouring

AHPRA-listed Specialist Plastic Surgeon at Sydney Plastic Surgery (Dr Tim) in Pyrmont, Sydney. Known for facelift, breast augmentation, body contouring.

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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.

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Common questions

FAQs

Which is the better plastic surgeon, A/Prof Tim Papadopoulos 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. A/Prof Tim Papadopoulos lists facelift, breast augmentation, body contouring 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 A/Prof Tim Papadopoulos and Prof Anand Deva both on the AHPRA Specialist Register?

Yes - we only list FRACS-qualified Specialist Plastic Surgeons. A/Prof Tim Papadopoulos practises as a Specialist Plastic Surgeon at Sydney Plastic Surgery (Dr Tim) in Pyrmont. 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 A/Prof Tim Papadopoulos and Prof Anand Deva?

Prof Anand Deva has been in practice 26 years versus 24 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 A/Prof Tim Papadopoulos and Prof Anand Deva operate at?

A/Prof Tim Papadopoulos: Westmead 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 for A/Prof Tim Papadopoulos. 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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