Dr Paul Cheng is a Specialist Plastic Surgeon based on the Gold Coast, Queensland, and in Ballina, New South Wales, offering a wide range of reconstructive and aesthetic procedures with a strong focus on safety, precision, and patient-centred care.
Originally from Taipei (Taiwan) and raised in New Zealand, Dr Cheng graduated with honours from the University of Auckland, where he was awarded the Senior Prize in Medicine. He went on to complete specialist training in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery across New Zealand and was awarded Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) in 2022.
Dr Cheng’s clinical expertise spans skin cancer surgery, aesthetic facial procedures, breast & body contouring, trauma reconstruction, microsurgery, and soft-tissue hand surgery. He also has experience in procedures tailored to Asian patients, including blepharoplasty and rhinoplasty. His approach is thorough and collaborative, ensuring patients are fully informed and supported throughout every stage of their surgical journey.
Committed to safe and evidence-based practice, Dr Cheng prioritises clear communication, meticulous planning, and detailed post-operative care. Every treatment is tailored to the individual, reflecting his belief that successful outcomes are built on trust, informed consent, and high clinical standards.
In addition to his private practice, Dr Cheng serves as a Consultant Plastic Surgeon at Gold Coast University Hospital, where he is actively involved in training surgical registrars. He is also a Part I Clinical Examiner for the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons and contributes to peer-reviewed research. His post-FRACS training includes two ASAPS-endorsed aesthetic fellowships with international leaders in the field, demonstrating Dr Cheng’s dedication and commitment to promote excellence and safety in the field of cosmetic plastic surgery.
Dr Cheng holds a current AHPRA specialist registration in Plastic Surgery (MED0002720769) in Australia. Dr Cheng is also a member of the Australasian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS), Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ISAPS), and the New Zealand Association of Plastic Surgeons (NZAPS).
