Waterfront Private Hospital was created with one clear purpose: to give patients the kind of surgical care that experienced plastic surgeons would want for their own families. It is the home of Quaba Plastic Surgery, a family-run practice that has served patients in the United Kingdom for more than 30 years. The hospital is purpose-built, consultant-led and focused on a small number of specialties, so every part of the building, the team and the patient journey is designed around doing those things exceptionally well. Patients choose it for its integrity, its senior surgeons and the rare comfort of dealing with the same expert from the first consultation to the final review.
A Father and Son Who Built Their Own Hospital
The story of the hospital begins with Mr Awf Quaba, a consultant plastic surgeon who was appointed to his first consultant post in 1987. He served as an NHS consultant for more than 20 years, treating a broad range of adult and child reconstructive cases, and he set up a pioneering NHS laser service. He completed six years of higher surgical training at a leading plastic surgery unit in England and received the Hallett Prize from the Royal College of Surgeons of England for outstanding examination performance. Over his career he has published more than 60 peer-reviewed papers, contributed book chapters and co-edited a textbook on reconstructive surgery. He has been invited to speak by the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, and he submits his results to annual practice audits.
His son, Mr Omar Quaba, studied medicine at Cambridge University, where he also earned a degree in medical ethics, psychology and the history of medicine. He completed specialist plastic surgery training in the UK and a fellowship in complex reconstruction and microsurgery in Australia. He was appointed an NHS consultant in 2010 and later moved to full-time private practice. He holds the FRCS (Plast) qualification and was among the first surgeons in the United Kingdom to achieve certification under the national cosmetic surgery board certification scheme. Together, father and son founded Waterfront Private Hospital, and Mr Omar Quaba serves as its Hospital Director.
Having two surgeon founders who still operate every week gives the hospital a rare clinical voice at the top. Decisions about equipment, staffing and patient pathways are made by people who understand surgery from the inside, and who carry personal responsibility for the reputation their family has built over three decades.
• More than 30 years of family-run plastic surgery practice
• Founded by two consultant plastic surgeons, father and son
• Over 60 peer-reviewed publications from the founding surgeon
• Hospital Director who is also a practising consultant surgeon
• Early adopter of national cosmetic surgery board certification
Medical Discipline Before Commercial Interest
The guiding principle of the hospital is medical discipline first. The team focuses on what is clinically appropriate rather than what is commercially profitable. This is not a slogan printed on a wall. It shapes the way consultations are run, the way prices are set and the way decisions are made in every clinic room.
A first consultation at Waterfront Private Hospital is treated as a proper clinical assessment, not a free sales conversation. The surgeon reviews the patient's medical history, discusses their goals and considers their emotional readiness for surgery. Realistic expectations are set from the start. When a procedure is not in a patient's best interest, the surgeon will say so clearly and may decline to operate. Many patients find this honesty reassuring, because it shows that the hospital's recommendations are driven by care rather than targets.
• Consultations run as full clinical assessments
• Careful review of medical and psychological readiness
• Honest advice, including the advice not to proceed
• Realistic expectations set before any booking
• Adult patients only, aged 18 and over
The same discipline applies to pricing. Prices are published upfront, so patients can see what their care will cost before they arrive. The hospital works with self-funding patients, which allows it to keep its pricing simple and transparent, without the complexity of insurance arrangements. Patients know from the outset what is included, from the consultation and surgery to the hospital stay and follow-up, which makes planning and budgeting far easier. There are no hidden extras and no pressure to add services that are not needed.
One Surgeon From First Meeting to Final Review
Continuity of care is at the heart of the patient experience. At Waterfront Private Hospital, the consultant who assesses a patient is the same consultant who plans the surgery, performs it and reviews the results. There is no handover to a junior colleague, no change of face on the day of surgery and no need for patients to repeat their story to someone new.
This model builds trust and improves safety. The surgeon knows the patient's history, preferences and concerns in detail, and the patient knows exactly who is responsible for their care. Questions are answered by the person who understands the case best, and any concern after surgery goes straight back to the expert who performed it.
• The same consultant at every stage of care
• Personal planning based on each patient's anatomy and goals
• Direct access to the operating surgeon after surgery
• Clear, written aftercare guidance
• Follow-up reviews with the consultant who treated you
The surgical team includes eight UK-trained consultant plastic surgeons, all on the GMC Specialist Register. They are members of the British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons and the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, and several hold further international memberships. A specialist in facial aesthetics supports patients who are interested in non-surgical options. Behind the surgeons stand experienced nurses, theatre practitioners and patient coordinators who care for every patient with warmth and attention. The team meets regularly to review results, share learning and refine the way care is delivered, so that standards keep rising year after year.
A Purpose-Built Home for Surgical Care
Unlike many private hospitals that serve every specialty, Waterfront Private Hospital was designed around plastic, cosmetic, skin and hand surgery and procedural dermatology, alongside non-surgical aesthetic medicine. This focus means theatres, recovery areas and consulting rooms are all set up for the work carried out every day, and the staff who work in them are highly experienced in it.
The facility is modern, calm and discreet. Patients are welcomed into a comfortable environment where privacy is respected and every detail has been considered. The building offers full disabled access, and free on-site parking makes arrival simple. The hospital is regulated by the national healthcare regulator and follows strict standards for clinical safety, infection control and governance.
• Purpose-built hospital focused on a small number of specialties
• Modern theatres and recovery areas
• Calm, private and discreet environment
• Full disabled access throughout
• Free on-site parking
• Regulated by the national healthcare regulator
The hospital is open from early morning into the evening on weekdays, with Saturday appointments available by arrangement. This flexibility helps working patients and those travelling from further away to plan their visits. Patients who travel a long distance can arrange their consultation, surgery and follow-up around a clear timetable, with the team guiding them on how long to stay nearby and when it is safe to travel home. Every patient leaves with written instructions and a direct line to the team, so support continues well beyond the day of discharge.
Four Point Nine Stars and Easy Ways to Begin
The strongest evidence of quality comes from patients themselves. Waterfront Private Hospital holds a 4.9 rating from more than 450 independent online reviews. Patients often mention the clear explanations, the kindness of the staff and the confidence that comes from knowing their surgeon personally.
Getting started is easy. Patients can book a new consultation online, call the hospital directly or send a message on WhatsApp. A free online consultation tool helps people explore their options before they meet a surgeon. International patients are welcome, and the team can help arrange appointments to fit around travel plans, with online doctor consultations and translation support available on request.
• 4.9 rating from more than 450 patient reviews
• Online booking for new consultations
• Phone and WhatsApp contact options
• Free online tool to explore options before a visit
• Support for international patients, including online consultations and translation
• Wireless internet access for patients and visitors
Waterfront Private Hospital brings together decades of surgical experience, a family commitment to integrity and a hospital built for one purpose. Its promise is honest advice, transparent prices and a single expert who stays with each patient from the first meeting to the final review. For anyone in the United Kingdom or abroad seeking safe, consultant-led surgical care, it offers a rare combination of skill, continuity and trust.
