Who to refer
Dr Jasan Dannaway
Orthopaedic surgeon specialising in shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand care, with a background in physiotherapy and a practical focus on both non-operative and surgical management.
View Dr Dannaway’s profile →GP referral guide
Shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand
A simple referral guide for upper-limb orthopaedic care at Joint Vision. Refer the patient and the Joint Vision team can coordinate the next steps around the clinical question.
SpecialistDr Jasan Dannaway
AccessWe aim to see referred patients within four weeks
FundingPrivate, Public, DVA and WorkCover referrals accepted
ImagingImaging can be coordinated by the Joint Vision team
Access and urgency
We aim to see all referred patients within four weeks.
If the matter is urgent, please flag this clearly on the referral so the Joint Vision team can prioritise it appropriately.
For a recent injury, the patient can book directly into our Fracture & Injury Clinic, which offers same-day appointments with orthopaedic surgeon oversight.
View the Fracture & Injury Clinic →Common referral reasons
What he sees
- Rotator cuff tears and persistent shoulder pain
- Frozen shoulder, shoulder arthritis and instability
- Elbow pain, tendon conditions and arthritis
- Carpal tunnel and upper-limb nerve compression
- Wrist and hand pain, arthritis and tendon conditions
- Upper-limb fractures and traumatic injuries
- Sports and activity-related shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand injuries
What happens after referral
Refer the patient. We can coordinate the rest.
01
Referral received
Send the referral via HealthLink, fax or your usual secure referral workflow.
02
Patient contacted
Patient Services confirms the appropriate appointment and works with the patient on the next step.
03
Imaging coordinated
If imaging is required, Joint Vision can coordinate it. X-ray and musculoskeletal ultrasound are available on site, with other imaging arranged when required.
04
Connected care
Specialist review can connect directly with physiotherapy, exercise physiology, nursing and rehabilitation where clinically appropriate.
How to refer
Joint Vision Orthopaedic Group
A named surgeon is helpful but not essential. If the referral describes the body area and clinical question, the Joint Vision team can help route it appropriately.
HealthLinkdaresmdr
Referral fax(02) 4225 2870
Phone(02) 4250 4500
Location74–76 Auburn Street, Wollongong NSW 2500
Not sure where to refer?
Send the referral and let us help route it.
Patient Services can help match the referral to the most appropriate Joint Vision clinician.