Dr Bernadette Hanna is a Paediatric Clinical Geneticist based in Kogarah, NSW. She works from Suite 307, 13A Montgomery Street, Kogarah NSW 2217. Her focus is on helping families when a child’s health concerns might be linked to genes.
Genetic issues can be hard to make sense of, especially when you’re dealing with day-to-day life. In many cases, kids are referred for genetic testing after ongoing symptoms, a complex medical history, or questions about how a condition may run in the family. Dr Hanna also helps with the evaluation and management of genetic conditions in children, so families can get clearer next steps.
One big part of her work is supporting children who have developmental delays. These can show up in different ways, like speech and learning progress, movement and coordination, or broader development milestones. When the picture is not straightforward, genetic testing and careful assessment can sometimes add useful answers.
Dr Hanna also provides counselling for families with genetic concerns. That can include thinking through what a result might mean, how it could affect other family members, and what options may be available going forward. Families often want simple, honest explanations. The goal is to keep things calm and practical, not overwhelming.
Care can be a mix of medical facts and real emotions, and sometimes questions come up later after an appointment. Over time, it helps to have someone who can guide families through the process, step by step. Dr Hanna works with children and parents in a way that aims to be clear and respectful.
Dr Hanna speaks English and Arabic, which can make appointments more comfortable for families who prefer those languages.
Education details and work experience specifics are not listed here, but Dr Hanna’s practice is set up around paediatric genetic assessment, genetic testing for children, and family counselling. If you’re trying to understand a genetic concern in a child, this is the kind of setting where you can get focused help.
Research and clinical trial information is also not listed here. If research participation or new trials are relevant for a particular situation, it would be discussed through the appropriate clinical channels.