Dr Marianna Dare

Dr Marianna Dare is a dedicated and compassionate General Practitioner who provides comprehensive, evidence-based care to her patients. With a strong focus on preventative medicine, she is committed to supporting individuals and families through various life transitions. Dr Dare values thorough consultations, taking the time to understand each patient's unique health concerns and developing tailored management plans that promote long-term well-being. Her reassuring and professional approach ensures that patients feel heard and supported at every stage of their healthcare journey.

In her clinical practice, Dr Dare has developed a particular interest in women's, children's, and reproductive health. She is highly skilled in managing the complexities of perimenopause and menopause, offering both hormonal and non-hormonal treatment options to support women through midlife transitions. Her expertise also extends to preconception planning, early pregnancy care, and shared antenatal care in collaboration with major maternity hospitals. Additionally, she provides valuable guidance to new parents, utilising a neurodevelopmental care approach to address infant sleep, feeding, and unsettled behaviour. Her broad scope of practice also encompasses sexual health, travel medicine, and general family medicine.

Dr Dare completed her medical degree at the University of Adelaide in 2004. She subsequently undertook extensive training at leading hospitals across Adelaide and Melbourne before entering General Practice in 2009. Committed to continuous learning, she spent two years undertaking additional study in the United States. Dr Dare holds a Master of Public Health, a Diploma of Child Health, and postgraduate qualifications in sexual and reproductive health. She is an active member of several professional organisations, including the Australian Menopause Society, the International Menopause Society, and Healthy Hormones, and has contributed her expertise as a Peer Reviewer for medical journals.