Board of Censors Gallery
Dr Ron Bezic is experienced in cosmetic Surgery and is a Surgical Fellow of the Australasian College of Cosmetic Surgery and Medicine ACCSM. He is the current censor in chief of the college, Council member and past president of the ACCSM and a winner of the Prof Moore Gold Medal at the completion of his training.
His practice is based at Waratah Private Hospital and his scope of practice focuses primarily on Breast and Body contouring surgery.
He also provides expert opinions in cosmetic surgery to AHPRA, the HCCC and the DPP. He also acts as an assessor and hearing member for the NSW Medical Council and NCAT.
Dr Anoop Rastogi has over 30 years of medical and surgical experience, both in Australia and internationally.
He holds a Bachelor of Medicine from the University of Newcastle and is a Surgical Fellow of the Australasian College of Cosmetic Surgery and Medicine.
Currently, Dr. Rastogi serves as the Surgical Dean and is the immediate past President. Additionally, he is a Surgical Preceptor, playing a key role in training and mentoring future cosmetic surgery practitioners through the College’s surgical training program.
Throughout his career, Dr. Rastogi has contributed extensively to advancing cosmetic surgery standards and education. He has previously held positions as an AHPRA-appointed surgical supervisor and has contributed to the Australian Medical Council’s Project Advisory Group, advising on programs of study in cosmetic surgery.
Dr. Rastogi has undertaken international fellowships in cosmetic surgery in London, Cambridge, Rome, and Paris, working alongside surgeons including Dr. Anthony Erian, Dr. Georigo Fischer, and Dr. Jean-Luc Bachelier. These formative years provided a strong foundation in surgical techniques, shaping his practice today.
With a career dedicated to patient safety, surgical excellence, and the mentoring of the next generation of doctors, Dr. Rastogi continues to lead his surgical, and medical clinic in Double Bay with integrity, innovation, and compassion.
Graduating (UNSW) in 1977, Dr. Feiner had an earlier career in general medicine and surgery.
Embracing the emerging field of minimally-invasive cosmetic medicine in 1999, training opportunities with internationally distinguished
cosmetic surgeons became an inspiration to develop a personal treatment philosophy founded on contemporary aesthetic principles.
Dr. Feiner is the current Medical Dean of the Australasian College of Cosmetic Surgery & Medicine (ACCSM) and currently a member of the IMCAS Academy scientific board.
He has lectured and published on the topic of facial rejuvenation and liposculpture in Australia and internationally.
In 2012 he was invited to contribute a chapter for the book “Mini-Invasive Face and Body Lifts - Closed Suture Lifts or Barbed Threads”, titled:
“Suture lifting and liposculpture integration in the creation of facial aesthetic harmony”
Dr. Feiner considers that the science and art of the aesthetic proceduralist incorporates all the skills, knowledge and experience gained in one’s personal medical career pathway.
He has a passionate interest in minimally invasive treatments for facial rejuvenation that includes liposculpture, PRP enhanced fat grafting, suture lifting, blepharoplasty, injectable fillers and muscle relaxants.
Dr Charlotte Ying is a fully qualified, Australian-trained female practitioner performing cosmetic surgeries and graduated from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland with Honours degrees in Medicine, Surgery and Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
After completing her internship in Dublin, she relocated to Australia to further her career.
Dr Ying found her passion whilst working as a Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery Registrar at The Canberra Hospital. There she excelled in her surgical skills and contributed to surgical education as a tutor for the Australian National University Medical School. Despite her busy working schedule, she managed to conduct and publish her researches on innovative treatments for finger injuries and hand diseases to present at conferences.
Dr Ying’s professionalism and hard work earned her an exclusive interview and a 2-
page article with The Canberra Times, titled “Surgeon Delivers Kindest Cuts”.
After several years of ‘fixing’ injuries, she realized that there is more to plastic surgery than reconstructing physical damage. “Not many surgical specialties concentrate on the patients’ needs and wants. I’m always interested in my patients’ stories, their experiences and how I can improve their lives as a whole.” Therefore in 2013, Dr Ying decided to enter the world of Cosmetic Surgery in Sydney, obtaining additional experience working alongside multiple renowned Plastic and Cosmetic Surgeons while completing her Fellowship training with the Australasian College of Cosmetic Surgery and Medicine. With the vast amount of clinical exposure, she has gained immense knowledge and technical skills in both surgical and non-surgical cosmetic procedures. Dr Ying is constantly striving for improvement and has both attended and spoken in international cosmetic surgery conferences.
Fellow of Medicine ACCSM, MBChB, BSc
Dr Ansulette Kay is a certified cosmetic physician located on the north side of Brisbane. Originally from South Africa, she immigrated to NZ, where she graduated from Medical School in 2003 (Otago University) after first obtaining a Bachelor of Science Degree majoring in Anatomy (1999, Otago University).
Her love and appreciation of Anatomy led to an interest in Cosmetic Medicine, a career she pursued after moving to Australia in 2006. Her passion for providing a personalised experience led to the establishment of Youthful Concepts in 2011, where the emphasis is on building long term relationships rather than fast patient turn over.
She is a Fellow of the Australasian College of Cosmetic Surgery and Medicine, currently holding the position of Assistant Medical Dean. She continually updates her knowledge and practical skills by attending numerous conferences and workshops in the field of cosmetic medicine, as well as overseeing and providing training for colleagues to raise the standards of care in Aesthetic Medicine in Australia.
Dr Ansulette is passionate about promoting ethics in aesthetics – with the focus on identifying what’s in the best interest of our patients. Sometimes the safest, most ethical option might be offering no treatment, and cosmetic practitioners need to be empowered to have the ability and confidence to communicate this in an effective way – this starts with a good practitioner-patient relationship.
“The more we inject someone, the more we become experts in their anatomy; the more we talk to them, the better we understand their motivations - which help us to guide their expectations. These are essential ingredients for delivering results they will love - in the safest, most ethical way possible.”
FRACS | MBBS | FACCSM (Surg) | FAAFPS
Dr Michael Zacharia is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, Head and Neck (Otolaryngology) and practices in Facial Plastic Surgery. He is also an Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) physician. Combining the latest medical, surgical and health techniques, Dr Zacharia strives to deliver the best outcome for each and every one of his patients.
Dr Zacharia has completed OVER 4000 rhinoplasty procedures throughout his career and many other advanced surgeries. He is one of only four Australian surgeons that have completed advanced surgical training on Deep Plane Facelifting and Neck Lifting in New York City. Dr Zacharia’s ability to achieve natural looking beauty using facial rejuvenation has earned him a prestigious reputation amongst the public, as well as within the medical community.
Combining the latest medical, surgical and health techniques, Dr Zacharia strives to deliver the best outcome for each and every one of his patients.
MD, FACS, FAACS, FACCSM (Surg)
Dr Angie Taras is licensed and fully qualified in the US as a General and Aesthetic Surgeon. Dr Taras completed her General Surgery training in New York City and Seattle and upon graduation became Board-Certified by the American Board of Surgery in General Surgery. After becoming Board-Certified, Dr Taras successfully fulfilled all requirements to be awarded Fellowship with the American College of Surgeons.
Dr Taras underwent additional training in Seattle in an American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery certified Cosmetic Surgery Fellowship Program where she completed over 500 procedures specifically in aesthetic surgery. She has since gone on to become a Fellow of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery.
Dr Taras was admitted to the Australasian College of Cosmetic Surgery and Medicine as a Surgical Fellow in August 2023.
Dr Taras had a thriving aesthetic surgery practice in Chicago before relocating to Australia to marry and raise a family. She has a private practice in Melbourne and has a passion for breast and body rejuvenation with a special interest in autologous fat transfer to the breasts.
MD, BA, BSc
Dr Joshua Phillips is an experienced medical practitioner, who completed two undergraduate Bachelor’s Degrees before finishing a postgraduate Doctor of Medicine (MD), Extended Master’s Degree. He then spent years undertaking rigorous surgical training in general and plastic surgery, before refining his aesthetic surgical skill set with focused training both in Australia and overseas.
He remains heavily involved in surgical research, with published work in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at international conferences. He has assisted with junior doctor teaching, and been involved in international surgical charity work.
Currently he holds representative positions on the Monash University Australian Breast Device Registry, and the ACCSM Board of Censors. He is also the ACCSM Surgical Journal Club Convener.
Dr Phillips was the first trainee on a new Aesthetic Surgery Advanced Fellowship Program, jointly administered by the ACCSM and the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery. Nearing completion of this enhanced and innovative training, he remains a strong advocate for the advancement of cosmetic surgery in Australia. He aims to play a pivotal role in the further development of this surgical field, during a new era of unrivalled skill and safety.
MBBS, FRACGP, FACCSM (Medical)
With a career spanning general practice, emergency medicine, skin cancer surgery, and medical aesthetics, Dr Alshaer brings a rich blend of clinical expertise and educational leadership to his role as BOC Medical Trainee Representative.
Based in Canberra and the NSW South Coast, Dr Alshaer is the principal of a multidisciplinary skin and GP clinic, offering comprehensive skin cancer screening, surgical treatments, and aesthetic procedures. He also holds a public hospital appointment as a Visiting Medical Officer in the Emergency Department at Milton Ulladulla Hospital, where he provides frontline care and mentors junior doctors.
A passionate educator, Dr Alshaer is an Honorary Senior Lecturer at the University of Wollongong’s Graduate School of Medicine, actively supervising medical students and junior doctors across both hospital and community settings. His commitment to training and governance is reflected in his participation in hospital committees and morbidity and mortality audits.
Dr Alshaer’s qualifications include Fellowship with both ACCSM and the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, alongside advanced certifications in dermoscopy, skin cancer medicine, and surgery. His diverse clinical background and dedication to high standards of care make him a valuable advocate for trainees and a respected contributor to the College’s mission of excellence and patient safety.
Dr. Darryl Hodgkinson is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon with over 30 years’ experience in all aspects of aesthetic and reconstructive surgery.
He has had over 75 articles published in peer reviewed plastic and reconstructive surgical journals and has been an author of many chapters in plastic surgical books as well as being a member of the editorial board of the International Journal of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. He is currently a member of multiple international and national societies and has been a faculty member of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons for 10 years. He is also the former Surgical Dean of the Australasian College of Cosmetic Surgery and Medicine and a past president.
Dr. Hodgkinson is one of the few plastic surgeons in the world who holds two post-graduate degrees in plastic surgery, one from the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the other from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
He is also the founder of Operation Restore Hope, a surgical mission which has operated on over 2,500 children in the Philippines in the last 20 years with cleft lip and palate surgery. Operation Restore Hope is an Aus-aid endorsed charity for children with severe facial deformities and in 2017, he will be lecturing in Lusaka as a faculty member of the Swiss Charity - Second Chance.
Dr. Hodgkinson is a keen yachtsman. He won the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race in 2013. He has been named ''ocean racer of the year 2014''. His other interests include snow skiing, adventure and travel. He is a devoted art collector and bibliophile.
The ACCSM Consumer Advocate role is an important initiative to help understand patients’ issues, protect and promote the welfare and rights of patients. The Consumer Advocate’s core objective is to enhance patient experience by proactively identifying patient needs and reporting to the Board of Censors as a voice for patients’. The Consumer Advocate may influence systems, processes, and decision-making to help facilitate outcomes and minimise the likelihood of future problems.
The ACCSM understands there is no ‘one size fits all’ solution for patients, this role will provide recommendations on, and assist with, the development of policies or protocols for dealing with patient needs or identifying potentially vulnerable and disadvantaged patients.