Janice M. Fletcher is a Medical Geneticist based at 72 King William Road, North Adelaide, SA 5006. She looks after people and families who are dealing with rare inherited conditions. In many cases, genetics can help explain symptoms that have been hard to pin down, and it can guide next steps for care.
Her work often involves conditions that affect how the body breaks down materials, how the nervous system develops, or how growth and movement can be impacted. This can include a range of mucopolysaccharidoses, such as MPS VII (Sly Syndrome), MPS I (Hurler Syndrome), and MPS III (Sanfilippo Syndrome). She also supports patients who have other lysosomal storage and metabolic conditions, including Fabry disease, Gaucher disease, Krabbe disease, Leigh syndrome, and different types of leukodystrophy.
Janice M. Fletcher also deals with other rare genetic disorders where the body’s chemistry is affected, like homocystinuria and Maple Syrup Urine Disease. At times, she works alongside families managing conditions that are more complex to recognise at first, including disorders linked to blood cell and tissue building, joint and bone changes, or unusual patterns of development.
For appointments, the goal is usually to bring clarity and make plans that fit. That can mean talking through test results, explaining what a genetic change can mean, and helping people understand what to expect over time. She aims to keep the conversation simple and calm, because genetic testing and rare disease journeys can feel overwhelming.
Janice’s approach is practical. She focuses on what matters for day-to-day care, and on connecting the dots between symptoms, family history, and available options. She keeps up with new ways researchers are learning about these conditions, including updates in treatment pathways that may matter for some families.
If a clinical trial is relevant, she can explain what it involves in plain language and how people can find out if they might be eligible. She understands that choices can be personal, and they should feel informed, not rushed.
Overall, Janice M. Fletcher works with patients and families across North Adelaide and beyond, helping them navigate rare genetic conditions with clear information and steady support.