Specialist Plastic Surgeon in Sydney

Dr Kwei has been recognised amongst his peers both within Australia and across the world for his high quality surgical outcomes. He is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of Surgeons (FRACS) a member of the Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ISAPS). Currently, he also holds the title of Honorary Secretary of the Australian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS).

Specialist Experience and Positions

Dr Kwei grew up in Perth where he graduated from medical school at the University of Western Australia in 2000. Wanting to further his training as a plastic surgeon, he moved to Sydney. After years of extensive training, he was granted a Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery.

Dr Kwei embarked overseas on an Advanced Surgical Training Fellowship in both Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery. He spent almost a year working at the prestigious Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham (United Kingdom) and underwent further training with some of the world’s leading plastic and cosmetic surgeons in New York (USA) and Seoul (South Korea) which led to the refinement of his techniques.

Dr Kwei is a well respected Plastic Surgeon who is currently the Head of Plastic Surgery Department at Northern Beaches Hospital, and he is also the Honorary Secretary of the NSW Chapter of the Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons.

He operates from Northern Beaches Hospital, North Shore Private Hospital, Chris O’Brien Lifehouse Hospital and Double Bay Day Hospital. He has also worked as a Plastic Surgeon consultant at both the Royal North Shore Private Hospital and Royal Prince Alfred Hospital.

Surgical training and education are passions of Dr Kwei. Since returning to Sydney, he has remained actively involved in the training of upcoming surgeons and was the Network Director for Surgical Training for Northern Sydney Area Health in 2016 and 2017.

He is currently the NSW Director for Australian and New Zealand Surgical Skill and Education Training for the Royal College of Surgeons. In addition to these highly rewarding positions, Dr Kwei is also an examiner for the Northern Sydney Medical School of Sydney University.

Individualised Care

Dr Kwei’s desire to become a plastic surgeon comes from a strong family background in medicine. He is a warm, highly skilled and committed surgeon who is very passionate about helping his patients achieve positive changes in their quality of life.

Understanding that every patient is unique, Dr Kwei tailors each surgical plan to suit his patient’s desires and needs. With his extensive clinical background in both cosmetic and reconstructive surgery, he always aims to achieve the best outcome for every patient. Patients looking for a plastic surgeon in Sydney can have a private consultation and take comfort in Johnny’s warm persona.

Patient care and well-being are of utmost importance to Dr Kwei.

Hospital Accreditations

• North Shore Private Hospital
• Northern Beaches Hospital
• Chris O’Brien Lifehouse Hospital
• St Luke’s Private Hospital
• Delmar Private Hospital
• Double Bay Day Hospital
• Crows Nest Day Hospital

In the Media

What Is Abdominoplasty? Sydney’s Top Plastic Surgeon Dr Johnny Kwei Gives Australians Insight On The Popular Procedure. News Channel Australia. May 3, 2022

Sydney’s Leading Plastic Surgeon Shares A Guide For Australian Mums Seeking Surgical Options After Pregnancy. News Channel Australia. February 23, 2022

At the top of his game. Peninsula Living magazine. 2018 October. Page 67

Sydney botox treatments decline in favour of natural alternatives. Brisbane Times. June 25, 2022