Meet the team
Our team is led by Mr Awf Quaba, one of the UK’s leading aesthetic plastic surgeons. Awf Quaba has over 30 years of experience as a consultant.
His main area of interest is in the field of facial cosmetic surgery, although he has a wealth of experience in all aspects of breast and body contouring surgery. The other surgical team members are Omar Quaba, Will Anderson and Ben Aldridge.
Our surgeons
All of our surgeons are UK-trained Consultants on the GMC Specialist Register for Plastic Surgery.
Dr Awf Quaba
CONSULTANT PLASTIC SURGEON EDINBURGH
Awf, owner and co-founder of the Waterfront Private Hospital, is a leading UK cosmetic plastic surgeon with decades of NHS and private practice experience. He specialises in facial and breast procedures, pioneered NHS laser treatments for birthmarks, and developed expertise in trauma, skin cancer, and hand and breast reconstruction. The Royal College of Surgeons awarded him the Hallett Prize. He has published extensively and co-edited surgical texts, speaks regularly at BAAPS, and continually audits his practice to maintain the highest standards.
Dr Ben Aldridge
CONSULTANT PLASTIC AND DERMATOLOGICAL SURGEON
Ben Aldridge, a consultant plastic and dermatology surgeon holding dual NHS posts, leads Dermatology services at Quaba. Uniquely qualified in both specialities, he provides comprehensive care—from diagnosis through complex reconstructions. A national expert in skin disease management, he trained extensively, including a cosmetic surgery fellowship at Quaba, and holds a PhD in Dermatoinformatics. He has co-authored national melanoma guidelines and has performed over 7,500 cosmetic skin procedures.
Dr Kazem Nassar
CONSULTANT PLASTIC SURGEON EDINBURGH
Kazem is a Consultant Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon with over a decade of experience in melanoma treatment, skin cancer management, breast surgery, and post-cancer reconstruction. A graduate of the University of Edinburgh, he served as a medical officer in the Royal Air Force and completed his plastic surgery training in Scotland, further enhancing his skills at the Melanoma Institute of Australia. At Quaba, he provides high-quality, personalised patient care.
Dr Ken Stewart
CONSULTANT PLASTIC SURGEON
Ken Stewart, a Consultant Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgeon with over three decades of experience, trained in Scotland and internationally in Sydney, Toronto, and California. He has led training programs, directed clinical services in Edinburgh, and performed complex reconstructive surgery for the NHS. During the Covid pandemic, he collaborated on innovative 3D-printed face masks and continues to share his expertise globally through lectures and live demonstration surgeries. A BAAPS, BAPRAS, and EURAPS member, he now brings his extensive skill and compassionate care to our team.
Dr Omar Quaba
CONSULTANT PLASTIC SURGEON EDINBURGH
Dr Omar Quaba is a fully accredited plastic surgeon with extensive experience in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. Educated at Cambridge and trained internationally, he combines advanced surgical expertise with a patient-centred approach. As co-founder of Quaba Cosmetic Surgery and The Waterfront Private Hospital, Dr Quaba is dedicated to delivering the highest standards of care and exceptional outcomes.
Dr Will Anderson
CONSULTANT PLASTIC SURGEON EDINBURGH
Will Anderson, a fully accredited plastic surgeon on the GMC Specialist Register, has been an NHS Consultant in Edinburgh since 2008. He provides reconstructive surgery for children and adults, often handling complex cases, and is trained in microvascular techniques. He leads the Laser Department at St John’s Hospital, offers regional genitoperineal reconstruction, performs mastectomy reconstruction with natural tissues, and aesthetic breast and body surgery. With extensive training in Scotland, Taiwan, and Dallas, he also manages burns, trauma, and skin cancer cases. His expertise in both surgical and non-surgical treatments ensures optimal patient care.