About Dr Amanda Henderson
Medicine that starts with listening
I’m Dr Amanda Henderson, a female family GP based in Maroubra in Sydney’s eastern suburbs. I chose general practice because I love the breadth of it — and because it lets me get to know people and their families over time, rather than for a single problem.
My approach is thorough and unhurried. I’d rather understand the whole picture than treat a symptom in isolation, and I try to explain things clearly so you can make decisions that are right for you. I’m a mother myself, and I take parents’ concerns seriously.
How I like to work
Beyond the specifics of any one visit, a few principles shape the way I practise.
- Nothing's too awkward to raise
- Contraception, sex, low mood, a worry you've carried for months — much of it only improves once it's said out loud. Whatever you bring won't be met with a raised eyebrow.
- Ask me twice if you need to
- There's no silly question. If an explanation doesn't land, tell me and I'll try it a different way — I'd far rather that than have you nod along and leave unsure.
- Honest when it isn't clear-cut
- Medicine often isn't black and white. When something is genuinely uncertain I'll say so, and we'll decide what's sensible together rather than force a tidy answer.
- I keep the whole thread
- Seeing the same families over time means I can join the dots — last year's result, the medication that didn't suit you, the thing we said we'd keep an eye on. You're never starting from scratch.
Areas of clinical interest
I care for people across the whole range of general practice, with particular experience and interest in:
Qualifications & registration
- Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
- Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP)
- Registered shared antenatal care provider
Royal Hospital for Women, Randwick - Registered medical practitioner
Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Prior qualifications include MAppIFin, BComm, BBus — a background that informs a considered, practical approach to care.
Where I practise
I consult at GP Maroubra, 14 Meagher Avenue, South Maroubra. Appointments can be made online, or by calling (02) 9311 9311. Full location and contact details are on the contact page.
Ready to book?
Appointments can be made online through HotDoc, or call the practice — I'd be glad to help.