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Amanda Henderson

Amanda Henderson, MD

Neuro-Ophthalmology

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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Young Adult 18-25
  • Adult 26-64
  • Older Adult 65+

Languages

  • English

Gender

Female

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

Johns Hopkins Physician

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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.

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Additional Academic Titles

Associate Professor of Neurology

Research Interests

Non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy, Visual loss due to optic nerve conditions

Locations

  1. The Johns Hopkins Hospital
    • 1800 Orleans Street, Maumenee Lobby, Baltimore, MD 21287
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  2. Howard County Medical Pavilion

Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: University of Miami Jackson Health, Neuro-Ophthalmology, 2016
  • Residency: Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, Ophthalmology, 2015
  • Medical Education: Emory University School of Medicine, MD, 2011

Board Certifications

  • Ophthalmology: American Board of Ophthalmology, 2017

Insurance

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Search plans
  • Aetna
  • CareFirst
  • Cigna
  • First Health
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • HealthSmart/Accel
  • Johns Hopkins Health Plans
  • MultiPlan
  • Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
  • Point Comfort Underwriters
  • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
  • Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)

Ratings & Reviews

4.7 out of 5

297 ratings, 101 reviews

The 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.

Overall Rating by Patient
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Provider Explained Things Clearly
Provider Knew Medical History
Provider Showed Respect
Provider Spent Enough Time
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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/18/2026

    Thanks my Dr Henderson.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/18/2026

    Thorough

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/18/2026

    I appreciate that Dr. Henderson was able to see me the same day of my NAION incident.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/16/2026

    Excellent visit, as usual.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/13/2026

    Dr. Henderson is a great Neuro ophthalmologist. She takes her time and listens to Concerns.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/13/2026

    We waited over an hour.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/9/2026

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/2/2026

    Dr. Henderson is informative, competent and friendly. She explains everything clearly and is very professional.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/2/2026

    Dr. Henderson is great. I trust her completely with the treatment she provides.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/27/2026

    I have seen Dr Henderson for several years now and have always been pleased with her care and attention

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/25/2026

    Thorough, caring, informative! Felt at ease with her professionalism!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/23/2026

    Dr Henderson is professional, kind, and phenomenally competent when giving injections around my eye and on my eye lid.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/23/2026

    Very caring

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/18/2026

    Dr. Henderson was referred as an eye expert which is certainly true.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/18/2026

    Terrific!!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/16/2026

    She was excellent.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/13/2026

    Very good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/11/2026

    Dr. Henderson saved my eye and gave me very effective treatment.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/2/2026

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/2/2026

    I sent a letter of appreciation to hospital administrators.

    3 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/23/2026

    Very knowledgable

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/12/2026

    Excellent! Very caring, attentive listener. Makes me feel special!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/12/2026

    Everything was fine.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/22/2025

    Excellent doctor

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/19/2025

    My emergency occurred while visiting Maryland and Dr Henderson agreed to see me on short notice. She listened to all my concerns and answered all my questions. She's very knowledgeable and professional. I was fortunate to be able to see her.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/19/2025

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/17/2025

    Dr Henderson explained the results of her examination, spent time talking with me about further testing, and took time to answer all of my questions.

    2 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/12/2025

    I waited over 3 hours past my appointment time before I saw the provider. Also she did not spend much timeWith me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/12/2025

    Dr. Henderson is a great neuro-ophthalmologist but reserved!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/10/2025

    No comments, but thanks so much for help!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/10/2025

    Dr Henderson is a caring and supportive doctor who knows her specialty well

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/5/2025

    Dr. Henderson is a thoughtful and professional doctor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/3/2025

    I was given many tests and my MRI results were looked at to determine my results.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/3/2025

    She invoked trust and was very thorough.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/1/2025

    Dr. Henderson is very personable and professional. I 100% trust her care and attention to my condition. She listens well and is easy to understand.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/26/2025

    Very good team

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/25/2025

    A team worked to care for me and they communicated nicely with each other and were respectful.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/21/2025

    Dr Henderson was very helpful, answered all my questions and was very pleasant

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/14/2025

    It was a pleasure meeting her, she was attentive to my somewhat vague descriptions of the problem and gave me time to assimilate her input while giving her expert opinion and advice.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/10/2025

    Dr. Amanda is an excellent and comprehensive doctor. I am satisfied.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/5/2025

    Very professional and personal care

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/29/2025

    The best.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/22/2025

    Outstanding! I gave scheduling a good rating rather than very good only because I had to wait seven months for this appointment. I know it's out of the schedulers hands and they were very polite. It's not their fault they are not more Neuro Opthamologists!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/22/2025

    Dr. Henderson is amazing.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/15/2025

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/14/2025

    Great doctor

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/10/2025

    Dr. Henderson always provides excellent care and is very knowledgeable

    3 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/10/2025

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/8/2025

    she is an exceptional doctor. I have recommended her to numerous colleagues. I would do anything to support her professional development and research.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/6/2025

    Professional and Competent.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/6/2025

    Dr. Henderson is the Best!!! I really really appreciate her. She is an excellent representation of excellence!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/6/2025

    Dr Henderson is very thorough and very nice. I like her a lot. I respect her opinions and the care that she gives.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/3/2025

    Very experienced

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/1/2025

    Informative and articulate in their expertise.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/1/2025

    Dr. Henderson is very personable and very professional!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/22/2025

    I felt so, so I was taken care of very well and that they're on top of the problem.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/18/2025

    Every one that l spoke with was very professional and helpful.

    3 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/18/2025

    I was kept waiting for more than two hours before I saw an intern and then another half hour before I saw the doctor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/17/2025

    Dr. Henderson has been just terrific as we've tried to figure out why I suddenly developed Diplopia. She is patient, kind - and rigorous. I feel very comfortable that she thought seriously about my issue, ordered tests that were appropriate and came to a well-considered diagnosis that I am comfortable with. I can now move forward to get my cataracts taken care of without worrying that something is terribly wrong.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/17/2025

    Erudite, affable and professional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/3/2025

    Very professional.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/3/2025

    I continue to see Dr Henderson because I trust her expertise and professionalism.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/22/2025

    Dr Henderson and her assistant are awesome. Thorough, professional top notch! Highly recommend.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/20/2025

    Dr Henderson and all assistants were knowledgeable, mast pleasant and did a lot of tests to investigate my condition. This is excellent and most important.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/8/2025

    Dr Henderson snd her team were very kind and obviously very knowledgeable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/8/2025

    Thorough.

    2 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/8/2025

    Provider spent no more than 10 min with patient, interrupted by a phone call, didn't go into cause of problem or solutions

    3 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/1/2025

    Notes were kinda vague... Using painters tape but would have been helpful to provide to us before we left because still not sure exactly what we need?? Only covering right eye? How long each day for how many days or weeks??

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/30/2025

    My appointments with Dr. Henderson have always been good experiences. She is both professional and personable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/23/2025

    Dr Henderson is as good as it gets, if not better. Her expertise in the field gives a patient confidence that they are being treated with respect, courtesy and a thorough understanding of why you are there.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/21/2025

    Dr Henderson is absolutely amazing!! She is kind and compassionate, extremely intelligent and gifted, and she truly cares about her patients. In 2020 I lost my eyesight in my right eye, due to ideopathic orbital inflammatory syndrome. She and her team brought my eyesight back after identifying the problem and treating with a steroid. I am forever grateful and thankful for her presence in my life and my good vision.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/18/2025

    Amanda Henderson has been there for me when needed.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/16/2025

    Dr Henderson is the best.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/16/2025

    Dr. Henderson was very professional and explained my condition in terms that I could understand.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/7/2025

    Dr. Henderson is the Best. Excellent doctor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/2/2025

    Dr Henderson is a very skilled professional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/2/2025

    The doctor was very caring and thoughtful. She explained the care and the diagnosis carefully.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/1/2025

    Dr Henderson and all of the doctors and techs were great. Initial testing was done on time, however, waited over an hour after initial testing before I got to see the doctor. No information about the length of the wait was provided.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/27/2025

    Dr. Henderson was friendly yet professional, efficient, respectful, excellent communicator. She was great!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/27/2025

    The doctor was kind and informative.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/25/2025

    Dr Henderson has been extremely helpful and supportive

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/18/2025

    Dr. Henderson has always been very helpful and caring.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/16/2025

    She is an extremely capable, knowlegeable, patient and compassionate doctor. Need I say more?

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/11/2025

    A very thorough exam was done on my eyes. She was very knowledgeable of My condition

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/11/2025

    Dr henderson is tops in her field. Doing her best to correct my problem

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/11/2025

    Dr Henderson and the whole team there were amazing. They listen, answer questions, ask questions, respond professionally and kindly. Patient centered describes your practice!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/9/2025

    Was very caring

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/6/2025

    Dr. Henderson is a consummate professional and while I'm pleased to be deemed stable enough to no longer need a specialist, I'm going to miss the level of care I received at Wilmer.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/4/2025

    L thank you to Dr. Henderson and thank you to the Wilma eye clinic

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/28/2025

    Very well done

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/21/2025

    Terrific

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/21/2025

    She is very thorough and knowledgeable

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/21/2025

    Efficient knowledgeable caring pleasant

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/21/2025

    Very nice experience overall waiting on MRI.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/16/2025

    Dr. Henderson is very attentive and thorough in her exam. She spends adequate time with me and always answers my questions. She has a very pleasant demeanor as well.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/14/2025

    I was very, very impressed with both Dr. Henderson and her attending physician. Both were extremely knowledgeable and I knew I was in the hands of the experts. They both did a very thorough exam. Just terrific!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/14/2025

    My visit was good, the actual process of test and seeing the Dr. Were fine. The only downside was the front desk were NOT very friendly and when I tried to schedule my ANNUAL visit, they told me I could not schedule times for a year out and - ""calls us back"" - when now is my burden to spend time trying to schedule a

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/14/2025

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/9/2025

    Dr Henderson was excellent explaining the diagnosis, prognosis and follow uo care. Slecifically asked if I had any other ?'s or concerns befire ending my visit.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/23/2025

    Dr Henderson is great She is positive, caring & professional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/16/2025

    SheS terrific