MEET OUR TEAM
At Coastal IVF you will be cared for by a dedicated team of doctors, embryologists, nurses, midwives and administration staff. We believe this small team approach is essential to providing high quality patient care.
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.
Ben feels having a family is one of the greatest joys in life. The ability to help and support patients to achieve a healthy pregnancy is what drove Ben to O&G. Ben believes tailoring care to the individual is essential to achieving the best clinical outcome and patient experience.
Dr North is committed to continuity of care for his patients and delivers a range of specialist services.
Peter is a University of Rhodesia medical laboratory technology graduate with more than 30 years’ experience in IVF managing laboratories in South Africa, the United Kingdom and Australia. In 2002, he relocated to the Sunshine Coast as our 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.
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 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.
She previously held a variety of clinical roles at several maternity units in Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast. She was a Lecturer and Clinical Facilitator for Enrolled Nursing Students. Erin previously worked for one of the largest IVF companies in Australia and helped establish clinics in 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.
Jo enjoys working in all areas of her field, including antenatal care, education, labour, postnatal and general nursing. While maintain a casual position at Buderim Private Hospital, she is now grateful and excited to support families throughout their fertility, pregnancy, and birthing journeys.
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 administration and financial enquiries at Coastal IVF.
Liz has trained in all aspects of embryology and andrology, including biopsy. She have a strong background in quality improvement and laboratory compliance, ultimately leading to better outcomes for our patients.
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