
Amanda Henderson, MD
Neuro-Ophthalmology
Highlights
Johns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Amanda Henderson
Professional Titles
- Chief, Neuro-Ophthalmology Division
- Frank B. Walsh Professor of Neuro-Ophthalmology
Primary Academic Title
Associate Professor of Ophthalmology
Background
Dr. Henderson is the Frank B. Walsh Professor of Neuro-Ophthalmology at the Wilmer Eye Institute and is the Chief of the Wilmer Neuro-Ophthalmology Division. She attended medical school at Emory University, completed an ophthalmology residency at the Medical College of Georgia, and completed a fellowship in neuro-ophthalmology at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute.
Her research interests include optic neuropathies, specifically non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy; high-value care; and the use of big data to answer neuro-ophthalmic questions. She also has a particular interest in medical education and serves as the Associate Ophthalmology Residency Program Director and the Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellowship Director.
Recent News Articles and Media Coverage
Neuro Fellows Spread Wilmer’s Influence Worldwide, Wilmer Insider (Oct. 2021)
Scientists begin to unravel the mysteries of the coronavirus and brains, Washington Post (June 2021)
Maintaining Momentum in NAION Research, Wilmer Magazine (Dec. 2020)
Optic neuritis—when is it just ON and when does it mean more? (VIDEO), SRNA (Siegel Rare Neuroimmune Association) (Dec. 2019)
I Looked Down, Saw Two Left Hands and Four Feet, Closed One Eye and Keeled Over, Washington Post (Oct. 2017)
Additional Academic Titles
Associate Professor of Neurology
Research Interests
Non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy, Visual loss due to optic nerve conditions
Locations
- The Johns Hopkins Hospital
- 1800 Orleans Street, Maumenee Lobby, Baltimore, MD 21287
- phone: 410-955-5080
- fax: 410-955-0468
- Howard County Medical Pavilion
- 10710 Charter Drive, Suite 310, Columbia, MD 21044
- phone: 410-910-2330
- fax: 410-910-2393
Expertise
Education
University of Miami Jackson Health
Fellowship, Neuro-Ophthalmology, 2016Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University
Residency, Ophthalmology, 2015Emory University School of Medicine
Medical Education, MD, 2011Board Certifications
Ophthalmology
American Board of Ophthalmology, 2017Insurance
- Aetna
- CareFirst
- Cigna
- First Health
- Geisinger Health Plan
- HealthSmart/Accel
- Humana
- Johns Hopkins Health Plans
- MultiPlan
- Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
- Point Comfort Underwriters
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- UnitedHealthcare
- Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)
Ratings & Reviews
4.8 out of 5
255 ratings, 73 reviewsThe Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on the national CG-CAHPS Medical Practice patient experience survey through Press Ganey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Comments are also gathered from our CG-CAHPS Medical Practice Survey through Press Ganey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/24/2025
Great visit
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/21/2025
Caring, great listener.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/5/2025
It seems like the process for the testing, prior to being seem by the ophthalmologist, could be more streamlined/efficient (i.e., less waiting time In between for the patient).
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/5/2025
Dr. Henderson is very knowledgeable doctor with excellent bedside manners, always comprehensivly explains to me my condition and gives very valuable recommendations. Thank you so very much for your job.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/24/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/14/2025
Dr. Henderson and her team were very professional, courteous and through.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2025
Dr. Henderson is very professional and also answers any questions in a manner that is understandable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2025
Dr. Amanda Henderson is an excellent physician, and I am fortunate to be under her care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2025
I felt the care I got was very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/20/2024
Great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2024
Provider very knowledgeable and would highly recommend.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/16/2024
Provider absolutely great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/16/2024
Excellent doctor. Very patient, kind.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/11/2024
Dr is great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/4/2024
Excellent and professional care/visit
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/25/2024
Great experience. Took the time to explain everything and answer my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/25/2024
It's very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/20/2024
She was able to discharge me at that visit. I know what I have to do and I'm doing g what was recommended.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/20/2024
Have been very pleased overall from my 4 past visits.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/18/2024
Dr. Henderson and her entire team provided excellent treatment. I became ill while there and they were very kind and helpful. I appreciate all that they did.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/15/2024
Knowlegable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/15/2024
Great doctor!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/15/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/8/2024
Dr Henderson took the time and showed understanding and empathy in my treatment and establishing my follow up.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/8/2024
Everyone was very nice and attentive
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/30/2024
Very thorough and pleasant
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/30/2024
She thorough, professional, listened took her time. Instilled confidence.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/16/2024
Professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/9/2024
Dr. Henderson is absolutely the best!! I am so very, very pleased to have her as my doctor especially since I experienced the type of eye illness that she specializes in. Thank you! [Patient's Name]
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/9/2024
I have already recommended Dr Henderson to my Gerontology PCP and the neurologist to whom I was referred.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/4/2024
She is a very professional and pleasant person
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/4/2024
Dr Amanda Henderson is an amazing and patient person she cares and listens. She is very professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/4/2024
Dr Henderson always provides excellent care
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/2/2024
Absolutely knowledgeable and very competent. Friendly, glad to see me again and knew everything about my past treatments over the years and did a thorough exam on my eyes while at the current appointment. I know I can contact her if I experience eye changes before my next appt in 1 year. All my Hopkins Docs are superb!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/2/2024
Dr Henderson is always caring and helpful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/30/2024
Dr Henderson is professional, kind, and very skilled at giving Botox shots in the eye area. I hate the drive into the hospital, but with every treatment I'm reminded why she makes the drive more than worth it.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/20/2024
Dr Henderson is the best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/20/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/18/2024
Dr. Henderson is an outstanding provider. She is very thorough and easy to talk to. I have recommended Dr. Henderson to others and will continue to do so.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/13/2024
Great Doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/11/2024
Dr. Henderson did great.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/4/2024
Dr.Henderson is an excellent doctor. I am very appreciative of her care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/28/2024
Dr Amanda Henderson is excellent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/21/2024
Dr Henderson was thorough, detailed, and explained the nuanced issues that had caused so many problems for so long. She and the phenomenally confident Fellow working alongside her were a great team. They just instilled confidence. Dr. Henderson was efficient throughout the entire process yet I never felt that I was rushed. What an awesome professional!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/19/2024
Dr. Henderson is always attentive and easy to understand. I trust her medial care and judgement.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/19/2024
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/16/2024
I was happy that Dr. Henderson did a test that showed that I had a nerve problem
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/14/2024
Great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/14/2024
Dr Henderson is an excellent physician and very thorough. She was able to give me an explanation for my symptoms. She respected me and my concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/9/2024
Excellent provider! Explained everything very clearly to my daughter. Provided reassurance and was very nice.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/31/2024
I was very happy to see Dr. Henderson. She's lovely and easy to talk to.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/31/2024
Dr. Henderson is an excellent provider. I wish she'd talk/explain more, but that may have more to do with her personality.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/29/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/29/2024
Excellent Doctor and assistants!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/26/2024
Dr. Henderson listens to my concerns, answers my questions and gives me the details and information that I need to know to be informed about my care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/26/2024
Dr. Henderson saw me 15 minutes earlier then my appointment. Very thorough, engaging and knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/26/2024
Extremely proffesional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/24/2024
Excellent knowledge, thorough, caring and Interested in my questions and comments.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/24/2024
Dr. Henderson has been terrific. I have been seeing her for several years niw, and every visit has been a good experience.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2024
Dr Amanda Henderson always has the patient's best interest in care at the top of her list
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/12/2024
Dr. Henderson was extremely knowledgeable, caring, and considerate. She listened intently to my questions, shared results and information eloquently, and communicated next steps. She went at a brisk pace through tests and information, but I never felt she rushed through any procedures. Testing was thorough. She is an excellent provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/12/2024
Dr. Henderson has been a wonderful doctor for the past 6+ years and I would recommend her to others
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/12/2024
Dr Henderson had a good bedside manner. A good listener and seemed very caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/10/2024
Dr Henderson is professional, pleasant, and answers my questions completely. She always explains aspects of my condition in a way that is easy to understand.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/3/2024
Great service
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/26/2024
Very helpful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/24/2024
She is very professional and proficient administering injections.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/24/2024
Very professional and clear
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/20/2024
Dr, Henderson always treats me with great care and kindness.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/17/2024
Dr. Henderson is very well versed in neuro-ophthalmology, and she is reassuring during my visits. I trust her, and I am comforted to know that she is monitoring my vision as needed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/17/2024
She is the quintessential physician-caring, knowlegable, and highly skilled!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/13/2024
My Provider is very nice and easy to talk to. She is very quick to administer the injections which I appreciate.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/17/2024
Dr Henderson is excellent.