James Moir

Dr James Moir - Clinical Director

Dr Moir qualified in medicine in Aberdeen, Scotland, in June 1975. Early in his career, he spent 7 years working as a medical officer and scientific research officer in Papua New Guinea.  After completing an MSc degree at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine in 1986, he returned to the field of obstetrics and gynaecology, obtaining his specialist qualification in December 1994.  He has been associated with IVF Sunshine Coast since 1996, and clinical director from 1999.

Petra Ladwig

Dr Petra Ladwig - Fertility Specialist

Graduated MBBS University of New South Wales 1990 (Honours).  FRANZCOG January 2000.

Petra commenced private practice at the Sunshine Coast Private Hospital at Buderim in September 2000. She was invited to join the IVF Sunshine Coast team soon after.

Jeff Tarr

Dr Jeff Tarr - Fertility Specialist

Dr Tarr graduated in medicine at the University of Queensland in 1972. He obtained his Diploma in Obstetrics in 1975, and the specialist MRCOG qualification in London in 1980, the FRACOG following in 1982.

Dr Tarr has worked on the Sunshine Coast since 1982, initially as visiting medical officer at Nambour General Hospital . He has worked at the Sunshine Coast Private Hospital since 1990. He has been with the IVF group since 1997.

 

Dr Mahilal Ratnapala

Dr Mahilal Ratnapala - Fertility Specialist

Dr Ratnapala is Director of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Caboolture Hospital, Clinical Senior Lecturer, University of Queensland, Gynaecologist, Caboolture Private Hospital, a Director of IVF Caboolture, is the Training Supervisor for ITP RANZCOG Trainee Registrars, Examiner for Membership & Diploma Examinations of RANZCOG, and also Examiner for Australian Medical Council.

His special interests include urogynaecology, pelvic reconstructive surgery, laparoscopic surgery and fertility issues.

Jeff Tarr

Dr Pravin Kasan - Fertility Specialist

Dr Pravin Kasan graduated from the University of Witwatersrand, South Africa, in 1972. After post graduate studies in the UK he attained his MRCOG in 1977 and qualified as a fellow of the Royal Australian & New Zealand College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology in 1981. He was appointed as Director of Obstetrics & Gynaecology at the Redcliffe Hospital in 1981 and branched out into private practice in 1989.

 

 

Other affiliated Doctors

Other doctors associated with the clinic include Dr Jamie Reynolds, consultant urologist, performs the male sub-fertility procedures..

Ashley Stevenson

Ashley Stevenson - Scientific Director

Ashley's interest in human reproduction began with his Bachelor of Science degree and Honours thesis on "Antisperm Antibodies and Infertility", completed in 1981 at the University of Newcastle.  After working on a variety of research projects, he then started to specialise in human IVF.  This involved initial training with Professor Carl Wood and the Monash IVF group in Melbourne in 1987.  He has since moved on to manage and establish IVF Centres in New South Wales and Queensland.  Ashley has been with IVF Sunshine Coast since its inception.

Jacintha

Jacintha - IVF Laboratory Manager (IVF Sunshine Coast)

Likes: Beach, laughs with friends, chocolate-dipped strawberries.
Dislikes: Paying full price - I love a bargain!
Favourite Restaurant/s: De Los Santos, Brunswick St, Fitzroy for delicious Spanish cuisine or I Carusi, in East Brunswick, for mouth-watering chocolate calzone!
Favourite Drink: Malibu and pineapple.
Favourite Holiday Destination: Greek Islands (so far) but aiming for Africa.
Family: Just me and my imaginary twin sister...just one of those things when you are an only child. Parents are in Brisbane and extended family is in the Netherlands.
Can't do without: My hairstylist.
Motto: 'I do' or at the very least 'I have tried'

 

Ysanne

Ysanne - IVF Scientist

Likes: Playing the flute, dress making, gardening, having dinner with my family, and learning and trying new things, rally car racing.
Dislikes: Narrow minded people, traffic jams.
Favourite Restaurant: Ming Garden Chinese or Elmo's for special occasions.
Favourite Drink: Bourbon and Coke.
Favourite Holiday Destination: Great Barrier Reef.
Family: Husband Rian, my mum and dad and two sisters in Brisbane..
Can't do without: Lip balm and hand cream.
I Wish: To see the Seven Wonders of the World.

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Michael Condon

Michael Condon - Counsellor

Likes: Nature and wildlife, body surfing, people, my work
Dislikes:  Loud noise, ads on TV
Restaurant: Spicy foods, love Asian foods and curries
Drink: A good white wine, Semillons, white blends
Holiday Destination: Camping at Stradbrooke or Lamington, travel
Can't Do without: Family and friends.
Family: My family and children
I Wish: To lead a happy life

 

   
Karen

Karen McGill - IVF Nurse Manager

Likes: Beach walks and gardening
Dislikes: Rude and inconsiderate people
Restaurant: Thai
Drink: Bourbon and coke
Holiday Destination: Anywhere sunny and warm
Can't Do without: My family and friends
Family: Husband and 2 teenage boys
I Wish: For a happy and healthy life

 

 

 

     

 

Kellie Campbell

Kellie Campbell - IVF Liaison Officer

Likes: Mornings, kayaking on Baroon Pocket Dam, books, theatre, cooking (closely associated with eating!).
Dislikes: Being late.
Restaurant: Montegos on the Bay.
Drink: Shaw & Smith Sauvignon Blanc, Hollicks Sparkling Merlot.
Holiday Destination: Italy.
Can't Do without: My friends, Henri.
Family: Henri the extraordinary golden retriever.
I Wish: For a library in my house.

   
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