DR ALASTAIR MORRIS | MBChB MRCOG FRCSEd FRANZCOG MD
Decades of Care in Women’s Health
With over 35 years in obstetrics and gynaecology, Dr Alastair Morris now focuses his expertise on public care and clinical leadership at Royal North Shore Hospital, supporting women, families and the teams who care for them.
A NOTE TO PATIENTS
Private Practice Now Closed
After many rewarding years in private practice, Dr Morris has now closed his private rooms and is no longer accepting private patients. His focus is now fully on his public practice at Royal North Shore Hospital.
For former private patients, Dr Morris remains committed to a smooth transition of your care. Copies of medical records can be provided on request, and he is happy to suggest trusted local colleagues for your ongoing care. Enquiries can be directed to the practice via the contact form below.
Public Maternity Care
Obstetric Practice
Dr Morris now provides obstetric care exclusively through the public system at Royal North Shore Hospital; private obstetric services are no longer offered. There, he continues to:
Support safe and positive birth experiences
Guide women and families through pregnancy and delivery
Mentor junior doctors and midwives
With over three decades of experience, Dr Morris has guided thousands of women and families through pregnancy and birth, from pre-pregnancy counselling and antenatal care to informed choices about labour and delivery.
Public Gynaecology Care
Gynaecology Practice
Dr Morris no longer offers private gynaecology services and is not accepting private patients. He continues to provide public gynaecology care at Royal North Shore Hospital.
With specialist expertise in both general gynaecology and minimally invasive (laparoscopic) surgery, Dr Morris remains committed to helping women access safe, effective and compassionate care.
To see Dr Morris through the public system, please consult your GP about a referral to Royal North Shore Hospital. Your GP will need to submit the referral through the Northern Sydney Local Health District e-referral pathway. Former private patients can request their medical records via the contact form below.
OBSTETRICIAN, GYNAECOLOGIST AND LAPAROSCOPIC GYNAECOLOGICAL SURGEON
About Dr. Morris
Dr Alastair Morris (MBChB MRCOG FRCSEd FRANZCOG MD) is an obstetrician and gynaecologist with 35 years of clinical experience, specialising in laparoscopic gynaecological surgery. He has worked in both public and private practice and now focuses on his public role.
He delivers babies, mentors junior doctors and midwives, and teaches advanced laparoscopic skills. He also contributes to the advancement of obstetrics and gynaecology through research and service to the Medical Board of New South Wales when requested.
His principal interest is in minimal access gynaecological surgery techniques. Dr Morris instructs in both basic and advanced laparoscopic skills courses.
As Clinical Director of the Division of Women’s, Children’s and Family Health at Royal North Shore Hospital, he leads programs to improve maternity, gynaecology, neonatology, and paediatric services.
Dr Morris is committed to supporting the next generation of healthcare professionals and improving systems and care for women and families.
35+
YEARS OF PRACTICE
3000+
BABIES DELIVERED
2000+
LAPAROSCOPIC SURGERIES
Experience and Expertise
Clinical Leadership
Clinical Director of Women’s, Children’s, and Family Health at Royal North Shore Hospital, overseeing maternity, gynaecology, and family services.
Obstetrics
Over three decades of experience providing pregnancy care, managing labour, and delivering babies in both public and private hospitals.
GynAEcology
Specialist in diagnosing, treating, and managing women’s reproductive health conditions including endometriosis, heavy menstrual bleeding, and fibroids.
Laparoscopic Surgery
Highly skilled in minimally invasive surgical techniques, and a regular instructor in both basic and advanced laparoscopic skills courses.
Teaching
A dedicated teacher and mentor to medical students, junior doctors, and midwives, and a former conjoint Senior Lecturer at The University of Sydney.
Research and Publications
Reviewer of scientific papers for professional journals, and contributor to scientific publications and book chapters.
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1990 | BACHELOR OF MEDICINE AND BACHELOR OF SURGERY (MBChB), UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW, SCOTLAND
This is the primary medical qualification awarded by the University of Glasgow and allows an individual to be provisionally registered as a doctor. A one year medical internship then has to be completed to obtain full registration.
1998 | MEMBER OF THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF OBSTETRICIANS AND GYNAECOLOGISTS (MRCOG)
Membership is awarded to British trainees upon passing their professional examinations. These are usually completed by the last two years of training. It is required by the regulatory authorities in the United Kingdom before a practitioner can apply to be recognised as a specialist.
1999 | FELLOW OF THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS OF EDINBURGH (FRCSEd)
Dr Morris obtained Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in Gynaecological Surgery. This required an additional year of clinical practice as a registrar in general surgery on top of his training programme in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
2004 | CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION OF SPECIALIST TRAINING IN OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY (CCST)
Obtaining this Certificate confirms that a doctor has completed all the requirements necessary to be recognised as a specialist Obstetrician and Gynaecologist within the European Union.
2004 | FELLOW OF THE ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND COLLEGE OF OBSTETRICIANS AND GYNAECOLOGISTS (FRANZCOG)
In order to be recognised as a specialist Obstetrician and Gynaecologist by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) a clinician must first obtain Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College
2006 | DOCTOR OF MEDICINE (MD) UNIVERSITY OF NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA
This is a higher postgraduate research qualification, similar to a PhD, and was the culmination of a two year Research Fellowship in Urogynaecology.
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THESIS
Refractory idiopathic detrusor overactivity in women: new insights into the pathophysiology and clinical course of the disease– Held in the library of the University of New South Wales
SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS
Stuart OA, Morris AR, Baber R. Vernix caseosa peritonitis – no longer rare or innocent: a case series. Journal of Medical Case Reports 2009, 3:60
Morris AR, Westbrook JI, Moore KH. A longitudinal study over 5 to 10 years of clinical outcomes in women with idiopathic detrusor overactivity. BJOG 2008;115(2):239-46.
Morris AR, O’Sullivan R, Dunkley P, Moore KH. Extra corporeal magnetic stimulation is of limited clinical benefit to women with idiopathic detrusor overactivity: a randomized sham controlled trial. Eur Urol 2007;52:876-83
Hay-Smith J, Herbison P, Ellis G, Morris A. Which anticholinergic drug for overactive bladder symptoms in adults. The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2005, Issue 3.
Siow A, Morris AR, Lam A. Laparoscopic treatment of tension free vaginal tape erosion. Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol 2005;45(4):333
Morris AR, Ho MT, Walsh J, Gonski P, MooreKH, Lapsley H. The costs of managing urinary and faecal incontinence in a subacute care facility; a “bottom up’ approach. Neurourol Urodyn 2005;24(1):56-62
Deans CL, Morris AR, O’Sullivan R, Moore KH. Voiding difficulty and other adverse events after tension free vaginal tape. Austr NZ Cont J 2004;(2);34-41
Morris AR and Moore KH. The Contiform® incontinence device – efficacy and patient acceptability. Int Urogynecol J Pelvic Floor Dysfunct 2003;14(6):412-7
Moore KH, Ho MT, Lapsley HM, Green J, Smoker I, Morris AR, O’Sullivan R et al Development of a framework for economic and cost evaluation for continence conditions. Aust Cont J 2002;8:59-62
Morris AR, Ramsay INR. The Surgical Management of Detrusor Instability 2002: RCOG Dialog, Issue 3
Brennand JE, Morris AR and Greer IA. Prawn sandwiches, red herrings and abdominal pregnancy. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 1997;74:(1):13-4
Morris AR, Coutts JRT and Robertson L. A Detailed Study of the Effect Of Videoframe Rates of 25, 30 and 60 Hertz Upon Human Sperm Movement Characteristics. Hum Reprod 1996;11(2):304-10
BOOK CHAPTER
Morris AR, Moore KH. Magnetic Stimulation Therapy. In Pelvic Floor Re-education, Principles and Practice, 2nd Edition, Springer-Verlag 2008
Guiding Principle
My goal is to ensure every woman receives the safest and most informed care possible.
Helpful information
Frequently asked questions
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No. Dr Morris has closed his private practice and is not accepting private obstetric or gynaecology patients.
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Dr Morris's private practice has now closed. Copies of your medical records can be provided on request, and he can suggest a suitable colleague for your ongoing care. Please use the contact form below.
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Yes. Dr Morris can be contacted for a copy of your medical records via the contact form below.
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Dr Morris practises at Royal North Shore Hospital, where he provides leadership in women's health and remains active in public gynaecology and maternity care.
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Yes, but only within the public sector at Royal North Shore Hospital.
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Dr Morris is no longer accepting new private patients, but your GP can recommend alternative specialists. If you are a previous patient Dr Morris can be contacted to discuss specialists that he thinks you may wish to consider seeing.
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After many rewarding years in private practice, Dr Morris has chosen to focus on public-sector care, teaching, mentoring and providing leadership in women's health.
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North Shore Private Hospital,
Suite 9 Level 4,
3 Westbourne Street,
St. Leonards, NSW 2065