Mr Awf Quaba
Consultant Plastic Surgeon
Over 35 Years of Consultant Plastic Surgery
Mr Quaba is a consultant plastic surgeon in Scotland with over 35 years of experience. After more than 20 years as an NHS consultant, he has spent the past 15 years in private practice.
Specialist in Facial Cosmetic Surgery
Mr Quaba specialises in facial and revision breast cosmetic surgery.
Experience and Outcomes
Known for his attention to detail and excellent results, Mr Quaba is regarded as one of the UK’s leading cosmetic surgeons and a sought-after speaker at BAAPS events.
Medical Training and Early Career
Mr Quaba began his medical training in Mosul, Iraq, and earned the Hallett Prize from the Royal College of Surgeons of England.
Advanced Training and NHS Career
Mr Quaba completed advanced surgical training at the St Andrew’s Plastic Surgery Unit in Essex and became a Consultant Plastic Surgeon in Edinburgh in 1987.
Innovator in NHS Services
During his NHS career, Mr Quaba developed expertise in lower limb trauma, skin cancer, congenital hand surgery, and breast surgery, and established Scotland’s first NHS pulsed dye laser service for birthmarks.
Founder of Quaba Cosmetic Surgery and The Waterfront Private Hospital
Mr Quaba founded Quaba Cosmetic Surgery and, alongside his son Omar Quaba, opened The Waterfront Private Hospital in Edinburgh in 2023, a purpose-built facility providing the highest standards of care.
Highly Rated by Patients
Mr Quaba’s patients consistently rate him as ‘exceptional’ on Trustpilot, highlighting his care, skill, and dedication.
Contributions to Medical Research and Excellence in Practice
With over 60 publications in respected journals and contributions to surgical textbooks, Mr Quaba remains committed to excellence, regularly reviewing his practice to ensure the highest standards of care.
