Head-to-head · 2026
Dr Yezdi Mistry vs Mr Gary Avery
Side-by-side comparison: AHPRA Specialist Register status, ASPS membership, specialisations, hospital affiliations and years in practice. Both in Newcastle. 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 Newcastle.
- Clinic: Dr Yezdi Mistry operates from Dr Mistry Plastic and Cosmetic Surgeon; Mr Gary Avery from Avery Reconstructive & Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
- Dr Yezdi Mistry additionally offers: augmentation mammoplasty (fat transfer and implants).
- Mr Gary Avery additionally offers: breast reconstruction.
- Hospital affiliations: Dr Yezdi Mistry operates at Charlestown Private Hospital, Honeysuckle Day Hospital; Mr Gary Avery at Lingard Private Hospital.
Comparison
Side-by-side
| Metric | Dr Yezdi Mistry | Mr Gary Avery |
|---|---|---|
| City / suburb | Charlestown, Newcastle | Newcastle |
| Clinic | Dr Mistry Plastic and Cosmetic Surgeon | Avery Reconstructive & Aesthetic Plastic Surgery |
| 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), 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), Breast reconstruction |
| Hospital affiliations | Charlestown Private Hospital, Honeysuckle Day Hospital, Lingard Private Hospital, Newcastle Private Hospital | Lingard 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 Yezdi Mistry
Standout strengths
- ›FRACS-qualified Specialist Plastic Surgeon practising in Charlestown, Newcastle.
- ›Anisomastia mammoplasty (Breast asymmetry correction)
- ›Augmentation mammoplasty (Breast augmentation)
- ›Augmentation mammoplasty (Fat transfer and implants)
AHPRA-listed Specialist Plastic Surgeon at Dr Mistry Plastic and Cosmetic Surgeon in Charlestown, Newcastle. Known for breast surgery, body contouring, facial surgery.
See full profile →Mr Gary Avery
Standout strengths
- ›Dr Gary Avery is a Specialist Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon who completed his medical, surgical, and specialty training in Australasia, working in various public hospitals and then in private practice since 2013.
- ›Anisomastia mammoplasty (Breast asymmetry correction)
- ›Augmentation mammoplasty (Breast augmentation)
- ›Mastopexy and augmentation (Breast implants with lift)
AHPRA-listed Specialist Plastic Surgeon at Avery Reconstructive & Aesthetic Plastic Surgery in Newcastle, Newcastle. Known for breast surgery, body contouring, facial surgery.
See full profile →Common questions
FAQs
Which is the better plastic surgeon, Dr Yezdi Mistry or Mr Gary Avery?
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 Yezdi Mistry lists anisomastia mammoplasty (breast asymmetry correction), augmentation mammoplasty (breast augmentation), augmentation mammoplasty (fat transfer and implants) among their specialisations; Mr Gary Avery 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 Yezdi Mistry and Mr Gary Avery both on the AHPRA Specialist Register?
Yes - we only list FRACS-qualified Specialist Plastic Surgeons. Dr Yezdi Mistry practises as a Specialist Plastic Surgeon at Dr Mistry Plastic and Cosmetic Surgeon in Charlestown. Mr Gary Avery practises at Avery Reconstructive & Aesthetic Plastic Surgery in Newcastle. Verify both at ahpra.gov.au under Specialty: Plastic Surgery before any consultation.
What is the difference in experience between Dr Yezdi Mistry and Mr Gary Avery?
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 Yezdi Mistry and Mr Gary Avery operate at?
Dr Yezdi Mistry: Charlestown Private Hospital, Honeysuckle Day Hospital, Lingard Private Hospital, Newcastle Private Hospital. Mr Gary Avery: Lingard 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, ASAPS (ASPS member) for Dr Yezdi Mistry. FRACS, ASPS, ASAPS (ASPS member) for Mr Gary Avery. 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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