Frequently Asked Questions
Led by Dr Kirsten Morrow, our small but experienced team share the same values of professionalism, empathy, and respect that have earned the trust of women across the Sunshine Coast.
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Dr Morrow is usually on call from Monday morning until Friday afternoon for her own patients, and will be contactable and available throughout this period.
There are five other Obstetricians working in Buderim with whom Dr Morrow has cover arrangements. They are Dr Travis Rule, Dr James Orford, Dr Kylie Isaacs, Dr Kelvin Larwood, and Dr Nerida Flannery.
There is a formalised weekend roster system so that one doctor is rostered on each weekend to cover all patients. Any periods of annual leave are usually covered by the remaining doctors.
Midweek, Dr Morrow may occasionally require cover from one of her colleagues in response to illness, important family events/ personal reasons.
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You need to bring your Medicare card and Private Health Insurance details to your appointment. To receive a Medicare rebate, a referral is required for your consultation.
Often your GP will send the referral through electronically. However, if your GP has given you a hard copy of the letter, please bring this along. Should you have any blood tests or ultrasound scans prior to seeing Dr Morrow, please ensure your GP has copied Dr Morrow in on the results. We send out SMS messages a week or two prior to your appointment, asking to confirm.
If you are coming for your first antenatal appointment, we will ask you what day and time suits you best and will make all your appointments up to the end of your pregnancy. So if you work on a roster, please bring this along and we can work around you.
There will be times when your appointment will need to be delayed or rescheduled due to Dr Morrow attending emergencies and births. The reception staff will make every effort to keep you informed of any delays, usually by sending you an SMS.
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There will be times when your appointment will need to be delayed or rescheduled due to Dr Morrow attending emergencies and births. The reception staff will make every effort to keep you informed of any delays, usually by sending you an sms.
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Initial consultations can take up to 45 minutes, and follow ups are usually around 15 minutes.
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We are not a bulk billing surgery. Our patients are charged for their consultation, which is rebatable through Medicare. Dr Morrow's fees are well below the Australian Medical Association recommendations. For more information on AMA fees you can consult their website.
For births and surgical procedures, Dr Morrow participates in the No Gap scheme with most private health funds. You will be provided with a quote prior to surgery and it is recommended that you contact your private health fund to check that your health fund will cover you for the procedure.
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Parking is available in a multi-story carpark as you enter the Buderim Private Hospital grounds. Free parking is available for three hours. Dr Morrow’s rooms are in Building B of the Nucleus Medical Suites above the carpark. Be sure to take the yellow lift to level 2.
Buderim Private Hospital also runs a minibus transfer service from the cricket ground carpark at regular intervals (5-10min) throughout the day.
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You’ll meet Dr Morrow personally, discuss your history and concerns, and receive clear explanations of the next steps — no rushed appointments.
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Yes — we welcome new obstetric, gynaecology and menopause patients across the Sunshine Coast region.
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Our team will guide you through every step — from your first appointment to your follow-up plan.
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