Brooke B. Gardiner is a medical geneticist based in Woolloongabba, QLD 4102. She works with families who are dealing with genetic conditions, whether that’s a diagnosis you’re still trying to understand, or a condition that’s already known and needs careful follow-up.
Medical genetics can feel a bit overwhelming at first. In many cases, people come in with questions about features seen at birth, ongoing health problems, or a family history that doesn’t quite fit together. Brooke helps sort through what’s going on, explains what different genetic changes can mean, and supports families as they make sense of next steps.
Her work covers a range of conditions. These can include Ellis–van Creveld syndrome and other skeletal or connective tissue disorders, as well as conditions like Marfan syndrome. She also looks after people with rarer skin and hair-related conditions such as ectodermal dysplasias, and conditions affecting the structure of the body, including aplasia cutis congenita.
At times, families are also managing issues like bone fragility or growth problems, which may come under conditions such as osteogenesis imperfecta. Brooke also sees people with conditions that involve the chest and breathing at birth, including asphyxiating thoracic dystrophy, and she supports families dealing with vision changes and other body-wide effects, such as in pigmentary retinopathy with wider developmental impacts.
She understands that no two family situations are the same. Some people are referred because of a clear sign or symptom. Others are referred after genetic testing, or after a child’s health needs have been hard to explain. Over time, Brooke helps connect the dots in a calm way, and makes room for the real-world questions families have day to day.
Because genetic conditions can affect different parts of the body, care often needs to be coordinated with other health professionals. Brooke focuses on clear communication, so families know what’s happening, what can be expected, and where to next for support.
Brooke is based in Woolloongabba and works with patients across the wider Queensland region. If you’re looking for help understanding a genetic diagnosis, or you’re trying to figure out what a suspected genetic condition might mean, she provides practical guidance and thoughtful support.