Dr Owen Ou Yang
Plastic Surgeon, Sydney
- MB BS (University of NSW), BSc (Bachelor of Science), MS (Master of Surgery), Fellow, Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (Plast)
- AHPRA Specialist Registration MED0001586254
Meet Dr Owen Ou Yang
Dr Owen Ou Yang is an Australian-trained Specialist Plastic Surgeon with a particular interest in aesthetic breast surgery.
After completing five years of specialty training in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Dr Ou Yang undertook further sub-specialty fellowship training in aesthetic breast surgery to further his skills and deliver the best possible outcomes for his patients.
After appointments as a Specialist Surgeon at the prestigious St Vincent’s Hospital and Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre in Melbourne, Dr Ou Yang returned to his hometown of Sydney where he is accredited at both private and public hospitals.
Dr Ou Yang prides himself in his meticulous approach to surgery because his overriding objective has always been to deliver surgical excellence combined with the highest standards of pre- and post-operative care.
His warm, caring, and friendly nature endears him to all patients who choose to see him.
When not working, Dr Ou Yang enjoys spending time with his family and keeping fit with swimming, tennis, and jogging.
A Personal Message From Dr Ou Yang
My overriding professional principles and philosophy are to achieve the best possible surgical outcomes for my patients based on the most up-to-date scientific evidence and delivered in an empathetic, compassionate manner.
I am committed to providing comprehensive care to my patients through every step of their surgical journey, always ensuring they feel fully informed, comfortable, and supported every step of the way.
Dr Owen Ou Yang
Qualifications
- MB BS, University of New South Wales
- BSc (Medical), University of New South Wales
- FRACS (Fellow, Royal Australasian College of Surgeons)
Memberships and Honorary/Professional Societies
- Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS)
- Member, Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons
- Member, Australasian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons
- The Australian Hand Surgery Society (AHSS)
- Australian Chinese Medical Association (ACMA)
- Australian Medical Association (NSW)
Hospital Accreditations
- Mater Hospital
- North Shore Private Hospital
- Castlecrag Private Hospital
- North Shore Specialist Day Hospital
- Macquarie University Hospital
- Norwest Private Hospital
- Westmead Private Hospital
- Sydney SouthWest Private Hospital
- The George Centre
Prizes & Awards
- Scholarship with Australian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Fellowship Program – 2016
- Winner of the Trainee Research Prize in Surgical History, Annual Scientific Congress, Perth – 2010
- John Löewenthal Medal – Master of Surgery, University of Sydney – 2009
Training
- Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Training: Sydney 2011 – 2016
- Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Fellow, Gold Coast Private Hospital, Pacific Private Hospital, The Gold Coast: 2016
- Visiting Scholarship – Department of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taiwan: Nov-Dec 2017
Scientific Publications
- Naylor J, Bhandari P, Descallar J, Ou Yang O, Rider M. et al. Comparison of short-term outcomes between people with and without a pre-morbid mental health diagnosis following surgery for traumatic hand injury: a prospective longitudinal study of a multicultural cohort. Musculoskeletal Disord. 2023 Oct 11;24(1):805.
- Sivakumar B, Graham D, Ou Yang O, Lawson R. Biomechanical Analysis of Abductor Pollicis Longus Lasso Suspensionplasty for Trapeziectomy. J Hand Surg Am. 2022;47(6):581.e1-581.e9.
- Ou Yang O, McCombe D, Keating C, Maloney PP, Berger AC, Tham SKY. Ulnar-sided Wrist Pain: A Prospective Analysis of Diagnostic Clinical Tests. ANZ J. Surg. 2021;91(10):2159-2162.
- Ou Yang O, Marucci D, Gates R, Rahman M, Hunt J, Gianoutsos M and Walsh W. Cephalometric changes associated with Spring-assisted Cranioplasty For Scaphocephaly – Analysis Of The Changes In The First Three-Months. J. Plast. Reconstr. Aesthet. Surg. 2017;70(5):673-685.
- Ou Yang, O. Loi, K. Liew, V., et al. Staged Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy Followed by Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass for Morbidly Obese Patients: A Risk Reduction Strategy. Obes Surg. 18: 1575-1580, 2008.
Conferences
- Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Seoul, South Korea – 2024
- Mentor Asian Pacific Breast Surgery Symposium – Sydney 2024
Why Choose Dr Ou Yang As Your Plastic Surgeon?
Dr Owen Ou Yang is not only a highly skilled Specialist Plastic Surgeon but also someone who truly cares about the well-being of his patients.
Dr Ou Yang blends surgical expertise and artistry with a high level of care and compassion to make each patient’s entire surgical experience more holistic.
This blend of surgical expertise combined with understanding, warmth, and exceptional care is what makes Dr Ou Yang a trusted choice for many patients.