Why Coastal IVF

Personalised care, state of the art facilities & treatment, affordable pricing

What Makes Us Your Best Choice

We get to know you and your individual case, so you get the best chance of success. Patients often come to us after failed IVF attempts at other clinics with no prior diagnosis or understanding of what might be causing their infertility or problems conceiving.

By starting at a diagnosis and getting you an answer as to why you might be having trouble, we’re able to tailor your treatment to precisely address your individual scenario to give you better results throughout your treatment.

Often times after a proper investigation and diagnosis, patients who have failed previously are able to achieve a successful result with us. We offer a range of treatments that can address your individual case, which can even mean a successful pregnancy without IVF!

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Our Points of Difference

A PLAN AS INDIVIDUAL AS YOU

We do not treat patients with a ‘one size fits all’ plan.

Patients cycles are safely managed by a private clinician and care is customized depending on the patient’s need for fertility treatment.
That means you aren’t forced in to IVF if you don’t need it, and we’ll only provide the treatment you need for a successful outcome.

We guarantee patients will not have IVF if they do not require it.

That saves you time, and money!

'NO OUT OF POCKET' GUARANTEE

You won’t find this elsewhere.

Our confidence in our team & success rates are so great, we now offer a guarantee to IVF patients that ensures you have no out of pocket costs on a second cycle!

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ADVANCED MONITORING OF YOUR EMBRYOS

Our new Embryoscope with time-lapse recording allows us to continually monitor embryos while they grow in an undisturbed environment before selecting the best embryo for transfer.
We are the only clinic north of Brisbane to have this state-of-the-art equipment and only the 11th in Australia.

In the field of IVF, the Embryoscope is considered to be one of the major significant advances for decades.

DONOR EGG & SPERM PROGRAM

Donor Oocyte and Donor Sperm Program. We now partner with CentraLIVF to provide oocytes and sperm to patients.

We are one of the largest donor sperm programs in the state

INTEREST FREE PAYMENTS!

We now offer interest free payment plans through ZipMoney.

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OUR IVF GUARANTEE

We have so much confidence in our clinic we are now offering all patients undergoing IVF cycles an unbeatable guarantee for total peace of mind!

If there is not a viable pregnancy on the first stimulated IVF cycle, you will be guaranteed no out of pocket costs on a second subsequent IVF cycle with us at Coastal IVF.

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We know the fertility and IVF journey to grow your family can be daunting and overwhelming, but also exciting and hopeful, so we’re here with you the entire way to answer any questions, provide you support, and keep you informed along the way!

Transparent & Affordable Pricing
Second cycle ‘no out of pocket’ guarantee for peace of mind, if you need it!
Peaceful and thoughtfully designed on site treatment & consult rooms
Small dedicated team so you’re familiar with who’s treating you
State of the art laboratory & facilities so you get top care

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DIAGNOSIS & INVESTIGATION

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IVF & FERTILITY TREATMENTS

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MALE FERTILITY

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EGG & SPERM DONOR PROGRAM

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PRESERVATION, STORAGE & FREEZING

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MEET YOUR TEAM

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With a dedicated care team, you’ll get to know your doctors and carers personally. You always see the same small team so you really feel part of the family.

Dr. PAUL STOKESClinical Director

With over 35 years experience in IVF & Fertility, including complex cases, Dr Paul leads the Coastal IVF team with care and experience.
He was UNSW Sydney medical graduate with Honours – undergraduate research in embryopathology and embryo culture techniques.
From 1982 worked in one of Australia’s first IVF units in Adelaide and then in a UK fertility program. From 1987, established a private medical practice with special interest in infertility and diagnostic ultrasound. 1996 – clinical update at Monash IVF, Melbourne and introduction of IVF services to the Sunshine Coast through establishment of Coastal IVF at Maroochydore.

PETER JACKSONDirector of Embryology

Dip.M.L.T., Dip. M. L. T. (Bact).
Peter is a University of Rhodesia medical laboratory technology graduate with more than 30 years’ experience in IVF. Peter managed IVF laboratories in South Africa and the UK before settling in Australia where he managed IVF laboratories at both Monash IVF and Melbourne IVF before relocating to the Sunshine Coast in 2002 as the Director of Embryology. Peter has a special interest in gamete and embryo micromanipulation. He is a member of the European Society of Human Reproduction (ESHRE), the Fertility Society of Australia (FSA) and Scientists in Reproductive Technology (SIRT). Peter is also a Senior Lecturer at the University of the Sunshine Coast, lecturing in the Clinical Embryology course of the Biomedical Science degree.

JENNIFER STOKESDirector & R.N

Jenny is a Registered Nurse who has worked in adult and neonatal intensive care.
She has 15 years experience in private medical practice management. As well as general nursing responsibilities including surgical procedures in the unit Jenny is responsible for the company finances.

ROBERT NORTHObstetrician & Gynaecologist

From 2007 to 2015 Dr North was a GP Obstetrician and practice principal in rural Victoria. During his tenure, Dr Robert found the obstetric part of his day the most rewarding, and so embarked on further O+G specialty training & qualification.

Dr North is committed to continuity of care for his patients and delivers a range of specialist services.

LOUISE BURRELLPractice Manager R.N, R.M

Louise graduated from Homerton College in Cambridge UK 25 years ago, first as a registered nurse and 2 years later qualifying as a Midwife. Louise emigrated to Australia in 2006, with her husband and children. During this time, she has worked for many years in a local private hospital undertaking a variety of nursing and midwifery positions. These roles included both clinical, supervisory and Managerial positions, including 2 years as Clinical Nurse Manager of the Women’s health unit, and was part of the development team during growth and expansion of the unit.

Louise joined Coastal IVF in early 2020, and her role as Practice manager involves all aspects of practice administration and management. Louise is the person to contact regarding queries related to treatment fees, queries about Medicare and the private health industry. Louise also assists when required with nursing management and for patient procedures.

SARAH ROBINSONRegistered Nurse/ Registered Midwife R.N, R.M

Sarah has worked as a Registered Nurse for almost 25 years, and as a Midwife for 20 of those. Sarah is a member of both the Fertility Society of Australia (FSA) and the Fertility Nurses Association (FNA). She was awarded the midwifery prize at the Australian Catholic University for her clinical and academic achievements. Sarah has experience working in a large tertiary hospital in all areas of midwifery (special care nursery, antenatal and postnatal wards, and birthing suites). She held a senior position in the specialist area of Maternal Fetal Medicine and the Young Women’s Outreach Program. Sarah has developed antenatal education programs for both public and private hospitals. Sarah is now the Nurse Co-ordinator at Coastal IVF. She is responsible for managing patient fertility cycle plans, educating and liaising with patients and ensuring their journey through the fertility program is smooth. She has a special interest in the donor gamete / donor embryo programs and facilitates the process for finding suitable matches for oocytes, sperm and embryos.

ERIN HAWKINRegistered Nurse/ Registered Midwife RN, R.M

Erin has over 18 years’ experience as a registered nurse and midwife and has been part of the Coastal IVF since 2010.

After working within a variety of clinical roles, including many busy maternity units across Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast as well as a Lecturer and Clinical Facilitator for Enrolled Nursing Students, Erin began work at one of the largest IVF companies in Australia and was part of the team that established clinics across both Queensland and Victoria. Erin’s role at Coastal IVF includes the co-ordination and management of patient clinical cycles, and the liaison between the varied multi-disciplinary medical teams involved in fertility management.

MELISSA TAYLORSenior Embryologist

HAYLEY JOHNSONSenior Receptionist

Hayley joined the Coastal IVF team in 2000, as a medical receptionist, just a few weeks after arriving in Australia from Cape Town, South Africa. She enjoys the Sunshine Coast lifestyle with her two grown-up daughters. In her free time, she enjoys taking the family pet Labrador Louis, for long walks on the beach.
She is the first point of contact for our patients at Coastal IVF, and coordinates front desk administration, payments, billing and organises patient appointments.
Hayley creates a friendly and welcoming environment for all our patients.