Celebrating Five Years of Holistic Care: Meet Dr Meghan Dares
As Joint Vision celebrates five years of delivering exceptional multidisciplinary orthopaedic care in the Illawarra, we're proud to highlight the leadership of one of our founding pillars: Dr Meghan Dares, Orthopaedic Surgeon, Chief Medical Officer, and co-founder of Joint Vision.
In this short feature video, Dr Dares shares the story behind her journey — from international training in South Africa, the UK, and Australia to becoming both the Director of Orthopaedics at Wollongong Public Hospital and Chief Medical Officer at Joint Vision.
Over the past five years, Dr Dares has contributed to countless surgical procedures, all with one guiding principle: patient‑first care.
What Drives Dr Dares
Precision surgery with compassion: Specialising in foot and ankle surgery, Dr Dares treats arthritis, bunions, sporting injuries, fractures, and more. With a particular interest in minimally invasive bunion surgery, Dr Dares uses advanced techniques designed to reduce recovery time, improve comfort, and restore mobility and function.
Local access to expert care: Her leadership ensures patients can access experienced surgical care across public and private hospitals, no matter their pathway.
Multidisciplinary and multi-site excellence: From orthopaedic surgery to allied health, and through our innovative Fracture & Injury Clinic, Dr Dares embodies Joint Vision’s one‑stop care model, tailored to patient needs.
Five Years of Vision and Care
As co-founder, Dr Dares helped shape Joint Vision into what it is today: a forward‑thinking, patient‑centred practice that delivers urgent fracture care, orthopaedic surgery, allied-health services, imaging, and injection therapy, all under one roof.
Her work has not only transformed individual patient lives but also set a new standard of care in the region. As one of our most respected surgeons and mentors, Dr Dares continues to lead with compassion, expertise, and a commitment to excellence.
Watch the video to hear Dr Dares talk about her path, her philosophy, and how Joint Vision is redefining orthopaedic care in the Illawarra.