Mr Awf Quaba
Consultant plastic surgeon
- GMC registration · 3034912
- Consultant since 1987
- Hallett Prize, Royal College of Surgeons
- Special interests
- Facial surgery, revision breast surgery
- Experience
- Consultant plastic surgeon since 1987
- Trained
- Mosul; St Andrew’s Unit, Essex
- Operates at
- Waterfront Private Hospital
About Mr Quaba
Training
Mr Quaba began his medical training in Mosul, Iraq, and was awarded the Hallett Prize by the Royal College of Surgeons of England. He completed advanced surgical training at the St Andrew’s Plastic Surgery Unit in Essex.
NHS career
He became a consultant plastic surgeon in Edinburgh in 1987 and spent more than 20 years as an NHS consultant, developing expertise in lower limb trauma, skin cancer, congenital hand surgery and breast surgery. He set up Scotland’s first NHS pulsed dye laser service for birthmarks.
At Quaba
Mr Quaba founded Quaba Cosmetic Surgery and, with his son Mr Omar Quaba, opened Waterfront Private Hospital in Edinburgh in 2023. He specialises in facial and revision breast cosmetic surgery, has more than 60 publications and contributions to surgical textbooks, speaks at BAAPS meetings, and is a member of BAAPS and BAPRAS. He sees patients and operates at Waterfront Private Hospital.
Procedures Mr Quaba performs
What patients say about Mr Awf Quaba
Dr Awf Quaba is the most professional and reassuring man that I have ever met. He is thorough, honest and transparent. He always puts me completely at ease and I know that I will be in the safest hands with him. His secretary team are also wonderful and so helpful. Thank you all so much. See you in the summer!
I recently had a second opinion consultation with Dr. Awf Quaba, and his extensive knowledge and expertise were immediately apparent. He made me feel heard and supported throughout the appointment. His soft spoken, kind manner was very reassuring. I greatly appreciated his guidance and advice which I firmly believe prevented me from making a significant mistake based on misleading advice from another clinic.
The care at Waterfront is frankly exceptional. I have rarely met such a gifted and dedicated group.
Mr Awf Quaba is truly remarkable, and a most brilliant surgeon. He is also a very kind and patient man – which I really appreciated.
His team – notably the nurses enrich and support the wonderful work he did – I am so grateful.
The, kindness, support and expertise are unstinting, and I am absolutely delighted with all the treatment I received from the start.
My experience at Quaba was absolutely amazing. I had a procedure with Dr. Awf Quaba and I honestly cannot recommend him — and The Waterfront Hospital — highly enough.
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From the very first consultation, I felt informed and genuinely cared for. It was clear that Dr. Quaba is not only highly knowledgeable but also truly committed to helping his patients. At no point did I feel pressured to make a decision or proceed with the surgery — the entire process felt supportive and reassuring.
I had a second consultation before the surgery, which again left me feeling completely at ease and excited. The admin team at the hospital, especially Janey, were incredibly accommodating — they went above and beyond to fit me in before university started back, which I’m so grateful for.
On the day of surgery, nurse Kerry Anne was so kind and made me feel safe and comfortable throughout. The hospital itself was spotless, calm, and welcoming. Everything ran smoothly from start to finish.
I’m now just a few days post-op, and I’m already obsessed with my results — they’re even better than I imagined. I truly couldn’t have asked for a better experience and would wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Quaba and his team to anyone considering surgery.
Our family has had 3 surgeries by Dr Awf Quaba which have been life changing! Thank you so much. Couldn’t be happier with the results!
Amazing gifted surgeons Omar and Awf Quaba. Highly recommended
Reviews quoted word for word from Trustpilot and Google.
Questions about Mr Quaba
- Is Mr Awf Quaba on the GMC Specialist Register?
- Yes. Mr Quaba is on the General Medical Council’s Specialist Register for plastic surgery, GMC number 3034912. You can check his registration on the GMC website.
- What does Mr Quaba specialise in?
- Facial cosmetic surgery, including facelift, rhinoplasty, eyelid and brow surgery, and revision breast surgery, drawing on more than 35 years as a consultant plastic surgeon.
- Where does Mr Quaba see private patients?
- At Waterfront Private Hospital, 1 Waterfront Park, Edinburgh EH5 1SD. Parking is free, on site.
- How do I book a consultation with Mr Quaba?
- Book online with Mr Quaba chosen for you, or call the team on 0131 376 3785, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.