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Multidisciplinary musculoskeletal care · Wollongong

Our team

Meet the people around your care.

Joint Vision brings orthopaedic and medical specialists, allied health, imaging, nursing, research, clinical support and the Patient Services team together. The people involved depend on the condition, referral status and stage of care.

Joint Vision clinicians collaborating during a patient consultation

ORTHOPAEDIC AND MEDICAL SPECIALISTS

Specialist expertise within the relevant care pathway.

Our orthopaedic and medical specialists provide diagnosis, treatment planning, procedures and surgery where subspecialty or medical expertise is required. Their work connects with allied health, imaging, nursing and rehabilitation around the patient.

Dr Meghan Dares, foot and ankle orthopaedic surgeon

Orthopaedic Surgeon

Dr Meghan Dares

Foot and ankle, including minimally invasive bunion correction, forefoot conditions, sporting injuries and ankle instability.

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Dr Meghan Dares is a foot and ankle orthopaedic surgeon with a particular focus on minimally invasive bunion correction, forefoot conditions, sporting injuries and ankle instability. She works with imaging, podiatry, physiotherapy and rehabilitation where these services add value to the patient pathway.

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Dr Sheraz Anjum, orthopaedic surgeon specialising in foot and ankle care

Orthopaedic Surgeon

Dr Sheraz Anjum

Foot and ankle, trauma and reconstruction.

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Dr Sheraz Anjum is a foot and ankle, trauma and limb reconstruction surgeon with expertise in ankle replacement, arthritic conditions, complex deformity and orthopaedic trauma. His care is connected with imaging, rehabilitation and the wider Joint Vision team.

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Dr Anil Goudar

Orthopaedic Surgeon

Dr Anil Goudar

Hip and knee conditions, joint replacement, sports injury and fractures.

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Dr Anil Goudar is a lower-limb orthopaedic surgeon specialising in hip and knee conditions, joint replacement, sports injury, fractures and selected bone and soft-tissue conditions. He works with physiotherapy, exercise physiology, imaging and nursing across treatment and recovery.

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Dr Jasan Dannaway

Orthopaedic Surgeon

Dr Jasan Dannaway

Shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand care.

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Dr Jasan Dannaway is an upper-limb orthopaedic surgeon caring for shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand conditions, including tendon and ligament injury, arthritis, nerve compression and fractures. His pathway connects specialist assessment with imaging and upper-limb rehabilitation.

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Dr David Manohar

Interventional Pain and Rehabilitation Medicine Physician

Dr David Manohar

Persistent spine, joint and musculoskeletal pain.

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Dr David Manohar is a dual-fellowed pain and rehabilitation medicine physician providing specialist assessment and management for persistent and complex pain presentations. He works within a multidisciplinary model focused on function and practical treatment planning.

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Dr Sheila Rahman

Perioperative Physician and Geriatrician

Dr Sheila Rahman

Older adult and perioperative care.

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Dr Sheila Rahman is a specialist physician supporting older adults through surgical decision-making, preparation, inpatient care and recovery. Her work includes the medical, functional and practical factors that can influence treatment and rehabilitation.

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ALLIED HEALTH

Clinicians who may assess, treat and lead non-operative care directly.

Patients may begin directly with physiotherapy, podiatry, exercise physiology, osteopathy or dietetics. Rebecca Kay is included here as Lead Allied Health Assistant because her role is embedded within treatment preparation, hands-on support and rehabilitation.

Kat Chounlamountry

Allied Health Team Lead and Senior Physiotherapist

Kat Chounlamountry

Orthopaedic and sports rehabilitation.

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Kat is a physiotherapist with more than 15 years of experience across the United Kingdom, Singapore and Australia. She focuses on helping people achieve long-term outcomes through practical rehabilitation strategies they can understand and sustain.

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Alicia Frey

Allied Health Team Lead and Senior Physiotherapist

Alicia Frey

Musculoskeletal, acute injury and post-operative rehabilitation.

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Alicia is an experienced musculoskeletal physiotherapist with a Doctor of Physiotherapy and a background in exercise science. She supports patients from acute injury through rehabilitation and return to sport or everyday activity, including within the on-site injury pathway.

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Toby Barker

Osteopath

Toby Barker

Persistent pain, movement and rehabilitation.

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Toby graduated from the British School of Osteopathy and later joined its teaching faculty. He has a particular interest in chronic and persistent pain, rehabilitation, research and education.

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Caitlin Beatty

Accredited Exercise Physiologist

Caitlin Beatty

Post-operative rehabilitation, chronic disease and falls prevention.

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Caitlin completed a Bachelor of Exercise Science and a Master of Exercise Physiology at the University of Wollongong. Her clinical work includes education, individual exercise strategies, post-operative rehabilitation, chronic disease management and falls prevention.

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Steffan Evans

Podiatrist

Steffan Evans

Foot and ankle podiatry, biomechanics and orthotic care.

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Steffan works within Joint Vision’s integrated foot and ankle pathway, supporting patients through podiatric assessment, biomechanical care, orthotic management and rehabilitation planning.

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Matthew Cox, Senior Physiotherapist at Joint Vision Orthopaedic Group

Senior Physiotherapist

Matthew Cox

Lumbar and pelvic conditions, foot and ankle, and post-operative rehabilitation.

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Matthew is a physiotherapist supporting musculoskeletal assessment, treatment and recovery within the Joint Vision allied health team. He works with patients across non-operative and post-treatment rehabilitation pathways.

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Sally Livock

Accredited Practising Dietitian

Sally Livock

Nutrition for recovery and long-term health.

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Sally is an Accredited Practising Dietitian with more than 30 years of clinical experience across hospital, private-practice, bariatric and university settings. She brings a supportive, patient-centred approach to nutrition, recovery and long-term health.

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Thomas Vellios

Podiatrist

Thomas Vellios

Active people, runners and return to activity.

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Thomas holds qualifications in sport science, exercise and health and a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine. He has a broad interest in podiatry and a particular passion for helping runners and active people return to the activities they enjoy.

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Lead Allied Health Assistant

Rebecca Kay

Hands-on clinical assistance and coordinated patient support.

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With more than 20 years of experience in podiatry-related roles, Rebecca supports patients with treatment preparation, exercise programs, rehabilitation therapies and recovery. She also assists allied health clinicians and surgeons to keep the patient pathway coordinated and seamless.

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Wyatt Hampstead, Accredited Exercise Physiologist at Joint Vision Orthopaedic Group

Accredited Exercise Physiologist

Wyatt Hampstead

Musculoskeletal rehabilitation, chronic disease and return to sport.

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RESEARCH AND JVORI

Research, outcomes and education kept close to care.

JVORI connects clinical questions, patient-reported outcomes, education and research collaboration with the musculoskeletal pathways delivered at Joint Vision. Caitlin Beatty also contributes to research coordination alongside her allied health role.

Senior Research Officer

Dr Diane Harland (PhD)

Clinical and translational musculoskeletal research.

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Diane is an experienced academic and research scientist with more than 25 years across medicine, health and exercise science. Her clinical and translational research experience includes project management, research collaboration, teaching and supervision across university and healthcare settings.

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IMAGING

On-site X-ray and ultrasound expertise.

Joint Vision provides on-site X-ray and ultrasound within the same connected musculoskeletal service. The imaging team helps answer the clinical question and supports timely treatment planning without separating investigations from the wider care pathway.

Radiographer

Brenda Mavundukure

On-site X-ray and patient-centred diagnostic imaging.

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Brenda is an experienced radiographer who brings a calm, patient-first approach to on-site X-ray. She supports patients with clear communication and helps connect diagnostic images with the wider clinical question and care pathway.

MSK Sonographer

Mikayla Moran

Musculoskeletal and vascular ultrasound.

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Mikayla has qualifications in medical and health sciences, vascular ultrasound and medical ultrasound. She has experience in vascular and musculoskeletal sonography and a strong interest in connecting ultrasound findings to the patient’s clinical question.

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MSK Sonographer

Shilpa Attri

Diagnostic ultrasound.

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Shilpa is an MSK sonographer supporting Joint Vision imaging and investigations, helping patients and clinicians access diagnostic ultrasound within the wider musculoskeletal pathway.

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MSK Sonographer

Megha Singh Dangol

General, vascular and musculoskeletal ultrasound.

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Megha is an ASAR-accredited medical sonographer with more than eight years of private-practice experience. Her expertise includes general, vascular and musculoskeletal ultrasound, supported by postgraduate and master’s-level training in medical sonography.

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MSK Sonographer

Ashleigh Gorak

Vascular and musculoskeletal ultrasound.

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Ashleigh completed a Bachelor of Medical and Health Sciences at the University of Wollongong, followed by a Graduate Diploma of Medical Ultrasonography specialising in vascular ultrasound. She spent nine years in vascular ultrasound before completing further qualifications in musculoskeletal ultrasound.

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THE PATIENT SERVICES TEAM

The people who help patients navigate appointments and care.

The Patient Services team supports appointment coordination, referrals, communication, funding questions and finding the right next step. If the correct pathway is unclear, they can help patients and referrers decide where to begin.

Patient Services Manager

Renae Tapp

Patient Services leadership, appointment coordination and support.

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Renae leads the Patient Services team and supports a clear, welcoming experience across appointments, referrals, communication and the wider practice.

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Patient Services

Isabella Maffucci

Appointments, communication and patient support.

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Isabella supports patients through appointments, communication and the day-to-day care journey as part of the Patient Services team.

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Patient Services

Shantel Dellapina

Medical administration and a welcoming front-of-house experience.

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Shantel is a passionate member of the medical administration team and a welcoming presence for patients. She focuses on patient comfort and helping create a calm, organised experience when people arrive at Joint Vision.

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Patient Services Trainee

Kyla Cornwell

Patient communication and administrative support.

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Kyla supports the Patient Services team and helps create an organised and welcoming environment. She values connecting with people and bringing calm to a busy front-of-house setting.

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Patient Services

Julie Jarkovics

Appointments, communication and practice administration.

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Julie supports patients through appointment coordination, communication and day-to-day practice administration.

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Patient Services

Hollie Valadkhani

Medical reception and patient care.

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With more than 10 years in medical reception, Hollie brings empathy, experience and a strong focus on making patient care feel seamless and comfortable.

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Patient Services Manager, WorkCover Coordinator and Clinical Assistant

Laura Wisniewski

Patient Services, WorkCover and clinical assistance.

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Laura is an experienced medical receptionist, WorkCover coordinator and clinical assistant. She supports patients, administrative processes and the wider clinical team while continuing to build her allied health assistance expertise.

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Patient Services

Emma Gemmell

Front-of-house and administrative care.

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Emma supports patients and the practice through front-of-house care, appointment communication and administration.

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Patient Services

Michelle Howard

Front-of-house and administrative care.

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Michelle supports patients and the practice through appointment communication, front-of-house care and administration.

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OPERATIVE SUPPORT

Anaesthetists and surgical assistants supporting procedural and surgical care.

These clinicians work with the treating surgeon and clinical team around anaesthesia, procedural safety and operative support.

Anaesthetist

Dr Eddie Khoo

Anaesthesia and perioperative care.

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Dr Eddie Khoo supports procedural and surgical care through anaesthesia and perioperative expertise.

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Anaesthetist

Dr Yee Ching Eugene Yeow

Anaesthesia and perioperative care.

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Dr Yee Ching Eugene Yeow supports procedural and surgical care through anaesthesia and perioperative expertise.

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Surgical Assistant

Dr Tim Rupprecht

Surgical assistance.

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Dr Tim Rupprecht supports orthopaedic procedures as a surgical assistant working with the treating surgeon and operative team.

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Surgical Assistant

Dr Lyo Ohnuki

Surgical assistance.

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Dr Lyo Ohnuki supports orthopaedic procedures as a surgical assistant working with the treating surgeon and operative team.

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LEADERSHIP

Leadership focused on making care easier to navigate.

Joint Vision’s leadership supports the people, systems and partnerships that allow specialist, medical and allied health care to work as one connected organisation.

Chief Executive Officer

Wynter Dares

Strategy, service design and patient-centred care.

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Wynter is Joint Vision’s co-founder and Chief Executive Officer. Drawing on experience in management consulting, education and entrepreneurship, he is focused on contemporary service design and building a comprehensive, responsive musculoskeletal health service around patients.

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