Experience/Interests:

General and Cosmetic Medicine Practitioner

Dr Andrea Henderson has been practicing Medicine since 1999.

Prior to completing speciality training in General Practice, she gained particular experience in Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery, all Surgical Sub-Specialties, Emergency Medicine and Intensive Care.  She has worked in several Queensland Hospitals and Medical Practices and has experience in a broad range of Medical Specialties. She is aligned with Brisbane’s Mater Hospital and the Royal Brisbane Hospital for antenatal shared care.

Dr Henderson has particular training, interest and skills in:

Ear, Nose and Throat conditions

Minor surgical operations and procedures

Intravenous iron infusions

Anti-wrinkle cosmetic injections

Ingrown toenail surgery

Burns and Wound care

Implanon NXT insertion and removal

Mirena removal

Antenatal care and Children’s health

 

Dr Henderson is trained in Cosmetic Medicine, performing non-permanent dermal filler and anti-wrinkle injections for the six most commonly requested facial aesthetic injectable treatments.  Anti -wrinkle injections for the upper face (forehead lines, frown lines and crow’s feet lines) are currently available at the practice. Dr Henderson is also able to assist you with prescription only skin care and anti-aging products. All cosmetic treatments are performed by Dr Henderson. A separate, private waiting area is available for patients utilising Cosmetic services so that comfort and privacy are guaranteed.

Dr Henderson also practices as a Visiting Medical Officer in Surgery at several Brisbane Hospitals, working in conjunction with several different Surgeons in the areas of Head and Neck Surgery, Head and Neck Cancer Surgery, various Ear Nose and Throat Conditions,  Cochlear Implantation Surgery and other implantable Hearing Devices.

 

Qualifications:

Fellowship,  Royal Australasian College of General Practitioners, 2007

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, The University of Queensland, 1999

Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours), The University of Queensland, 1993