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Mr Omar Quaba

Special interests
Breast, body contouring, eyelids and face
Role
Co-founder and Medical Director
Trained
Cambridge; Aberdeen, Glasgow, Adelaide
Operates at
Waterfront Private Hospital

Mr Omar Quaba

Consultant Plastic Surgeon

Mr Omar Quaba, consultant plastic surgeon

About Mr Quaba

Training

Mr Quaba grew up in Edinburgh and studied medicine at the University of Cambridge, where he also gained a BA (Hons) in Medical Ethics, Psychology and the History of Medicine. He trained in plastic surgery in Aberdeen and at the Canniesburn Plastic Surgery Unit in Glasgow, then held a fellowship at the Royal Adelaide Hospital in Australia, gaining broad experience in microsurgery and complex reconstruction.

NHS career

He was appointed an NHS consultant in 2010 and left his NHS post in 2020 to focus on private practice. He holds the FRCS (Plast) and was among the first surgeons in the UK to be Board Certified in cosmetic surgery under the scheme overseen by the Royal Colleges of Surgeons.

At Waterfront

Mr Quaba co-founded Waterfront Private Hospital with his father, Mr Awf Quaba, and is its Medical Director, while keeping a full surgical caseload. His particular interests are cosmetic breast surgery (reduction, augmentation and uplift), body contouring such as tummy tuck, eyelid surgery and facial rejuvenation. He is a full member of BAAPS and the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS), and holds five-star ratings on RealSelf and Crisalix.

What patients say about Mr Omar Quaba

  • I am now 10 months post breast augmentation with Dr Quaba, and honestly, I couldn’t be happier with my decision!
    After researching for quite some time, I had consultations with a few different surgeons, but Dr Quaba was by far the one I felt most comfortable and at ease with. Having undergone open-heart surgery as a little girl, going under anaesthetic was something I had thought long and hard about, and I had been sitting on the fence about having breast augmentation for years. It was so important for me to find a surgeon I felt I could completely trust, and Dr Quaba gave me that confidence.
    After having four children and breastfeeding them all, I felt I had lost so much of my natural breast tissue. My confidence, especially wearing swimwear on holiday, just wasn’t where I wanted it to be anymore.
    Looking back now, I honestly wish I had done it years ago! The difference it has made to my confidence has been amazing, and I’m so glad I finally took the step. From my initial consultations to the whole experience, I felt reassured and in safe hands.
    I cannot recommend Dr Quaba enough. I genuinely recommend him to everyone I speak to who is considering breast augmentation. If you’re sitting on the fence like I was, I would definitely recommend booking a consultation and having that conversation.

    Samantha LaidlawOctober 2026Read on Trustpilot (opens in a new tab)

  • Thank you team waterfront.
    From consultation with Omar , pre op phone calls to surgery day with Omar every stage and every person made me feel at ease and important. Staff extremely professional.
    I’m very happy with my results, just had my 6 check.
    Thank you to Omar and team Waterfront.

    MbSeptember 2026Read on Trustpilot (opens in a new tab)

  • Excellent from start to finish, beautiful hospital, staff from reception, nurses and of course the wonderful Omar, all excellent. After a long look at various hospitals, doctors etc decided to go to the Waterfront Hospital, friendly polite and listened to my concerns, I was given truthful advice and oh my god Omar knows what he’s talking about, he removed my festoons, hardly any bruising no pain, just perfection. 10/10 would definitely recommend

    Christine GilfillanOctober 2026Read on Trustpilot (opens in a new tab)

  • Well 7 weeks ago I choose this hospital over going abroad, I’m a 58 year old female.
    I had a breast reduction and uplift with Omar quaba junior.
    From start to finish the surgeon , nurses and any staff were very understanding and very helpful.
    After surgery I was worried about a few things so phoned them the said it’s all normal but if you want to come along we will check you out , nothing was a hassle or problem, other times I’d email pics n they would say pop in and we will put your mind at ease( I’m a worrier) .
    I never felt that they were thinking anything else but my well being my surgeon would come by my check ups just to say hi and check how I was healing .
    Nurses were also making sure I was mentally good with how I looked and was feeling.
    So if you’re thinking of having anything done here I would 1000% go here. Good luck to anybody just waiting on surgery here you won’t regret getting it done here .

    Jackie howdenJuly 2026Read on Google (opens in a new tab)

  • I recently had a consultation at Waterfront with Mr Omar Quaba, and I couldn't fault the professionalism shown by both the reception team and Mr Quaba himself. Everyone was welcoming and friendly from the moment I arrived.
    Mr Quaba was approachable, easy to talk to, and explained the procedure clearly, answering all of my questions. He made me feel completely at ease and confident in my decision.
    I plan to schedule my surgery in November and will happily return to leave another review after the procedure.

    Patricia ClarkJuly 2026Read on Google (opens in a new tab)

  • I recently had a consultation with Dr Omar Quaba and I couldn’t be more impressed with the experience. From the moment I walked into the hospital I felt welcomed and at ease. The staff were very professional and efficient. Dr Quaba took the time to personally greet me and understand my concerns.
    The consultation was very thorough and attentive. I was listened to carefully, asked questions and everything was explained in clear understandable terms. I never felt rushed at any point and every one of my questions were answered with patience and honesty.
    Instead of feeling pressured, I felt supported and well-informed about my options. Dr Quaba demonstrated genuine compassion and professionalism.
    After this consultation I feel confident and reassured for moving forward with surgery. I would highly recommend Dr Omar Quaba to anyone seeking a skilled, knowledgeable, and caring surgeon.

    Chloe ThomasFebruary 2026Read on Google (opens in a new tab)

Reviews quoted word for word from Trustpilot and Google.

Questions about Mr Quaba

Is Mr Omar Quaba on the GMC Specialist Register?
Yes. Mr Quaba is on the General Medical Council’s Specialist Register for plastic surgery, GMC number 4586300. You can check his registration on the GMC website.
What does Mr Quaba specialise in?
Cosmetic breast surgery, including breast reduction, augmentation and uplift, body contouring such as tummy tuck, eyelid surgery and facial rejuvenation.
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.