Amanda Thijsen is a hematologist based in Alexandria, NSW, at 17 O'Riordan Street. She looks after people who come in with health worries that can feel confusing and overwhelming, especially when the symptoms keep coming back.
In many cases, her patients are dealing with problems related to blood and circulation. That can include iron deficiency anaemia, which is common and can make you feel tired, weak, or run down. Amanda helps sort out what might be going on, and supports patients through the next steps after diagnosis.
She also cares for people who have fainting or near-fainting episodes. Conditions like familial neurocardiogenic syncope and familial dysautonomia can be tough to live with. Symptoms can show up in day-to-day life, and at times it can be hard to know what triggers them. Amanda works with patients to understand the pattern of symptoms and to connect the dots between what they feel and what the body is doing.
Familial dysautonomia and familial neurocardiogenic syncope are both long-term conditions. Because of that, ongoing support matters. Amanda focuses on practical care and clear explanations, so patients aren’t left guessing. She also knows that families often want answers and a plan they can follow, not just a brief appointment.
People usually reach out because something changed—maybe fainting started more often, or tiredness and breathlessness became harder to manage. In iron deficiency anaemia, symptoms can creep in slowly. With syncope and dysautonomia, it can feel more sudden. Either way, Amanda takes the concerns seriously and helps patients make sense of their health.
Over time, care can involve working through test results, discussing possible causes, and keeping an eye on how symptoms respond. At times, patients need reassurance as much as they need treatment, especially when they’ve already tried a lot and still feel unsure.
Amanda also helps coordinate care when patients need other services involved. For example, conditions linked to fainting and autonomic issues often overlap with other areas of health, and it’s important to keep everything moving in the same direction.
Clinical trials and research can be mentioned when relevant, but the main goal is always solid, steady care that fits into real life. Amanda Thijsen works with patients in Alexandria and nearby areas, offering support for fainting-related conditions and blood health concerns like iron deficiency anaemia.
