Dr Tim O'Dowd

Dr O'Dowd is a Director with Queensland’s first and most successful IVF group - Queensland Fertility Group (QFG).

"After nearly 30 years in specialist practice on the Gold Coast, I continue to find that the broad scope of Obstetrics and Gynaecology make it the most rewarding of professions.

I studied Obstetrics and Gynaecology with some of the most eminent clinicians and researchers in the field, in 3 countries; Ireland, England and Australia.

I am fortunate to have been involved in the care of thousands of Gold Coast women, helping infertile couples achieve pregnancy, providing pregnancy care, and I have delivered 1000s of babies.

I have also been involved in the full range of routine and emergency gynaecological care. Obstetric and Gynaecology consultations aren’t always about major problems or the need for special investigations or surgery. Quite often pregnancy antenatal consultations revolve around reassurance that everything is progressing normally. However management of high risk pregnancy is part of my job.

Similarly in gynaecology a consultation may require gentleness, understanding and reassurance; for example, helping patients who have difficulty with pap smears, intercourse or libido."