AHPRA Specialist · Sydney
Dr Richard Atkinson
AHPRA-listed Specialist Plastic Surgeon at North Shore Private Hospital in St Leonards, Sydney. Known for breast surgery, facial surgery, reconstructive surgery.
Is Dr Richard Atkinson a good plastic surgeon?
Dr Richard Atkinson is an established plastic surgeon provider based in Sydney, Australia. AHPRA-listed Specialist Plastic Surgeon at North Shore Private Hospital in St Leonards, Sydney. Known for breast surgery, facial surgery, reconstructive surgery. Pricing is consult fees on enquiry.
Profile information cross-referenced against public sources at time of publication. Verify a provider's current credentials directly with the relevant Australian regulator before engaging.
★Key takeaways
- ✓Dr Richard Atkinson is profiled in our independent plastic surgeons directory.
- ✓Primary location: Sydney, Australia. Pricing: Consult fees on enquiry.
- ✓Best for: FRACS.
- ✓Contact via our form for fastest response.
- ✓Compare with alternatives in our 2026 national ranking.
What Dr Richard Atkinson offers
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Common questions
Dr Richard Atkinson FAQs
Is Dr Richard Atkinson reputable?
Dr Richard Atkinson is profiled in our independent directory based on public records and the provider's own published information. We do not yet aggregate review data for this category.
How much does Dr Richard Atkinson charge?
Dr Richard Atkinson's pricing falls in the "Consult fees on enquiry" range. Exact quotes depend on the specific service and scope — request a free written quote to compare before committing.
Where is Dr Richard Atkinson based?
Dr Richard Atkinson is primarily based in Sydney, Australia, and serves clients across Sydney and surrounding areas. Check with the provider directly for specific service-area coverage.
What are the alternatives to Dr Richard Atkinson?
Our independent ranking of the top plastic surgeons in Australia includes Dr Steven Liew, Dr Naveen Somia, A/Prof Tim Papadopoulos. Each has different strengths — see our comparison for a side-by-side breakdown.
Is a "cosmetic surgeon" the same as a "plastic surgeon" in Australia?
No. "Plastic surgeon" is a protected medical specialty requiring 12+ years of training and FRACS qualification. "Cosmetic surgeon" was an unregulated title that anyone with a basic medical degree could use. Since 2023 Medical Board reforms, only FRACS-qualified specialists can use protected titles. If a doctor calls themselves a "cosmetic surgeon" but isn't FRACS qualified, they have substantially less training in surgical safety, complication management, and reconstructive techniques.
How do I verify a plastic surgeon's qualifications?
Search the AHPRA register at ahpra.gov.au — type their name and check their specialty registration shows "Specialist Plastic Surgery". Also check the Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons directory (plasticsurgery.org.au) which only lists FRACS members. Verify their hospital privileges (legitimate plastic surgeons operate at accredited hospitals, not just office-based clinics). Check Australian regulators, not international ones — overseas qualifications don't automatically translate to Australian standards.
What's the cooling-off period?
Following 2023 Medical Board of Australia reforms, all cosmetic surgery patients must observe a mandatory 7-day cooling-off period between consultation and booking surgery (or 3 months for under-18s). This applies whether you see a plastic surgeon or a cosmetic doctor. Patients also must receive a referral from their GP for cosmetic procedures. These rules exist to prevent high-pressure sales tactics that were common in the cosmetic surgery industry.
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