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Specialties
- Urogynecology & Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery
- Obstetrics
- Pelvic Organ Prolapse
- Female Incontinence
Board Certification
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American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology (Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surg)
American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology (Obstetrics & Gynecology)
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Patient Rating
Patients overwhelmingly praise Dr. Hendrickson for her strong clinical expertise and surgical skill, noting she diagnosed problems others had missed and produced successful outcomes. Commenters repeatedly highlight her compassion, attentive listening, clear explanations, patience, and efforts to make patients feel comfortable, with supportive office staff noted as well. A small number of comments mention long wait times and delays during appointments.
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Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments |
Obstetrics & Gynecology
-Assistant Professor (Clinical) |
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| Academic Divisions |
Urogynecology
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| Board Certification |
American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology (Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surg)
American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology (Obstetrics & Gynecology)
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Education history
| Undergraduate | Molecular Biology & Biochemistry (High honors, cum laude) - Middlebury College | B.A. |
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| Professional Medical | Medicine; concentration in Multicultural Pathways - University of Massachusetts Medical School | M.D. |
| Internship/Residency | Obstetrics & Gynecology - University of California San Diego Medical Center | Intern/Resident |
| Residency | Integrative Medicine Elective - University of Arizona College of Medicine | Visiting Resident |
| Internship/Residency | Gynecology & Reproductive Science - University of California, San Diego School of Medicine | Administrative Chief Resident |
| Fellowship | Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery (Formerly Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery) - Duke University Medical Center | Fellow |
Selected Publications
Journal Article
- Hendrickson WK, Allshouse A, Nygaard IE, Swenson C (2025). Association Between Enlarged Genital Hiatus and Prolapse with Overactive Bladder 1 Year After Vaginal Delivery. American journal of obstetrics and gynecology, S0002-9378(25)00226-1,
- Zabriskie HA, Hendrickson WK, Nygaard IE, Swenson C (2025). Factors Associated With Self-reported Family History of Pelvic Floor Disorders. Urogynecology (Philadelphia, Pa.),
- Hendrickson WK, Zhang C, Jelovsek JE, Nygaard IE, Presson A (2024). Reply by Authors. The Journal of urology, 211(1), 142-143.
- Hendrickson WK, Zhang C, Jelovsek JE, Nygaard IE, Presson A (2024). Longitudinal Fluctuations in Treatment Response After OnabotulinumToxinA and Sacral Neuromodulation for Refractory Urgency Incontinence. The Journal of urology, 211(1), 134-143.
- Hendrickson WK, Zhang C, Hokanson JA, Nygaard IE, Presson A (2024). Predicting success using response after lead implantation with sacral neuromodulation for urgency incontinence. Neurourology and urodynamics, 43(8), 1776-1783.
- Hendrickson WK, Allshouse AA, Nygaard IE, Swenson C (2023). Overactive Bladder in Late Pregnancy to 1 Year After First Vaginal Delivery. Urogynecology (Philadelphia, Pa.), 30(4), 433-442.
- Hendrickson WK, Xie G, Rahn DD, Amundsen CL, Hokanson JA, Bradley M, Smith AL, Sung VW, Visco AG, Luo S, Jelovsek J (2022). Predicting outcomes after intradetrusor onabotulinumtoxina for non-neurogenic urgency incontinence in women. Neurourology and urodynamics, 41(1), 432-447.
- Lai HH, Wiseman JB, Helmuth ME, Smith AR, Amundsen CL, Cameron AP, Glaser AP, Hendrickson WK, Kirkali Z, Kenton (2022). Phenotyping of Urinary Urgency Patients without Urgency Incontinence, and Their Comparison to Urgency Incontinence Patients: Findings from the LURN Study. The Journal of urology, 209(1), 233-242.
- Kowalski JT, Wiseman JB, Smith AR, Helmuth ME, Cameron A, DeLancey JOL, Hendrickson WK, Jelovsek JE, Kirby A, Kreder K, Lai HH, Mueller M, Siddiqui N, Bradley C (2022). Natural history of lower urinary tract symptoms in treatment-seeking women with pelvic organ prolapse; the Symptoms of Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction Research Network (LURN). American journal of obstetrics and gynecology, 227(6), 875.e1-875.e12.
- Hendrickson WK, Amundsen CL, Rahn DD, Meyer I, Bradley MS, Smith AL, Myers DL, Jelovsek JE, Lukacz E (2021). Comparison of 100 U With 200 U of Intradetrusor OnabotulinumToxinA for Nonneurogenic Urgency Incontinence. Female pelvic medicine & reconstructive surgery, 27(3), 140-146.
- Hendrickson WK, Amundsen C (2021). Sacral neuromodulation: troubleshooting needle placement. International urogynecology journal, 32, 2549-2551.
- Hendrickson WK, Havrilesky L, Siddiqui N (2021). Cost-effectiveness of bacteriuria screening before urogynecologic surgery. American journal of obstetrics and gynecology, 226, 831.e1-831.e12.
- Harvie HS, Sung VW, Neuwahl SJ, Honeycutt AA, Meyer I, Chermansky CJ, Menefee S, Hendrickson WK, Dunivan GC, Mazloomdoost D, Bass SJ, Gantz MG, Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development Pelvic Floor Disorders Network (2021). Cost-effectiveness of behavioral and pelvic floor muscle therapy combined with midurethral sling surgery vs surgery alone among women with mixed urinary incontinence: results of the Effects of Surgical Treatment Enhanced With Exercise for Mixed Urinary Incontinence randomized trial. American journal of obstetrics and gynecology, 225(6), 651.e1-651.e26.
- Hendrickson WK, Amundsen C (2020). Sacral neuromodulation: sacral anatomy and optimal lead placement. International urogynecology journal, 32, 2545-2547.
- Hendrickson WK, Amundsen C (2019). 2019 Update on pelvic floor dysfunction: review of fecal incontinence treatments. 31(9), 23, 24, 26-30.
- Flavin R, Pettersson A, Hendrickson WK, Fiorentino M, Finn S, Kunz L, Judson GL, Lis R, Bailey D, Fiore C, Nuttall E, Martin NE, Stack E, Penney KL, Rider JR, Sinnott J, Sweeney C, Sesso HD, Fall K, Giovannucci E, Kantoff P, Stampfer M, Loda M, Mucci LA (2014). SPINK1 protein expression and prostate cancer progression. Clin Cancer Res, 20(18), 4904-11.
- Downey JS, Mashburn-Warren L, Ayala EA, Senadheera DB, Hendrickson WK, McCall LW, Sweet JG, Cvitkovitch DG, Spatafora GA, Goodman SD (2014). In vitro manganese-dependent cross-talk between Streptococcus mutans VicK and GcrR: implications for overlapping stress response pathways. PLoS One, 9(12), e115975.
- Kasperzyk JL, Finn SP, Flavin R, Fiorentino M, Lis R, Hendrickson WK, Clinton SK, Sesso HD, Giovannucci EL, Stampfer MJ, Loda M, Mucci LA (2013). Prostate-specific membrane antigen protein expression in tumor tissue and risk of lethal prostate cancer. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev, 22(12), 2354-63.
- Hendrickson WK, Flavin R, Kasperzyk JL, Fiorentino M, Fang F, Lis R, Fiore C, Penney KL, Ma J, Kantoff PW, Stampfer MJ, Loda M, Mucci LA, Giovannucci E (2011). Vitamin D receptor protein expression in tumor tissue and prostate cancer progression. J Clin Oncol, 29(17), 2378-85.
- Fang F, Kasperzyk JL, Shui I, Hendrickson W, Hollis BW, Fall K, Ma J, Gaziano JM, Stampfer MJ, Mucci LA, Giovannucci E (2011). Prediagnostic plasma vitamin D metabolites and mortality among patients with prostate cancer. PLoS One, 6(4), e18625.
Book Chapter
- Hendrickson WK and MD Barbe (2023). Chapter 8.2 Anterior Vaginal Wall Prolapse.
- Whitney K. Hendrickson and Matthew D. Barbe Chapter 19: Surgical Treatment of Anterior Vaginal Wall Prolpase.
Letter
- Swenson CW, Hendrickson WK, Allshouse AA, Nygaard I (2024). Older maternal age at first vaginal delivery is associated with increased genital hiatus size at 1 year postpartum. American journal of obstetrics and gynecology, 230(6), e110-e112.
A very caring doctor .
The best Doc
She was kind and helpful in explaing my condition and what would help. Very kind in asking the questions to find out about my illness.
Dr. Hendrickson is generous with her time and thorough in her examination. She genuinely cares about her patients. I'm grateful to have found her!
I am a complicated case but Dr. Hendrickson listened to me and validated my symptoms. She was honest and caring and dedicated to helping me. I couldn't ask for anything more. Truly thankful to have found her!
Dr. Hendrickson was thorough in her exam, took the time to explain treatment options and to answer my questions. She is very personable.
Appreciated Dr. Hendrickson follow-up with a virtual visit. She is a kind and caring doctor--easy to talk with. She gave me some very helpful advice.
Dr. Hendrickson is the best Dr I have seen, she is kind, she listens, she is informative and she cares!!
Dr. Hendrickson gave me all of the information and helped me understand my condition, fully engaging and giving me all of the options at my disposal. I feel that there are very few providers like her. I would so very highly recommend her.
She made me feel comfortable and that I would finally receive the help I needed
She is very nice and patient with all of my questions.
She is very knowledgeable, caring, genuine and her presence put you at ease and makes you feel in a safe place.
Dr. Hendrickson is an amazing doctor. She has an excellent bedside manner and takes the time to explain everything. She also answered any questions that I had. I am very satisfied with the care that I received from her and her staff.
A great provider with a very pleasing personality and knowledge of the problems.
Excellent service [TRANSLATED]
Dr Hendrickson is both very professional and kind. I am so grateful for her getting my life back. What a great asset she is to the U of U. I would absolutely recommend her to any woman needing a urogynecologist.
Dr. Hendricksen is fantastic. She is knowledgeable, friendly, and answers any questions I may have.
Excellent Doctor. Listen to everything I had to say. Explained everything about surgery and after care.
Provisea excellent care in every way.
Dr. Hendrickson was great and every time IÕve needed to see her she has been amazing and makes sure I understand everything.
Dr Hendrickson is very thorough in her examination and explains what she's doing and why. She gave me several treatment options. She even recommended providers for separate issues. I felt heard and well- cared for
Dr Whitney Hendrickson is Professional,kind and caring.My health journey has been made less difficult knowing I have the very best care from Dr Hendrickson the university of Utah is very fortunate to have such an educated kind specialist on their team.Thankyou.
Dr. Hendrickson is a warm, kind, caring person. She listens to my questions patiently and provides me with answers I can understand. My decisions are supported by Dr. Hendrickson. She provides alternatives if necessary, and is respectful of my choices.
Excellent Doctor [TRANSLATED]
Dr. Hendrickson is a wonderful doctor. The fact that she listens is to be commended, but what is just as important as she makes you feel comfortable enough that you can say anything that you need to say without feeling compromised or embarrassed. This is huge ,most doctors don't give you this.
Thank you for your sincere professionalism and regard to my interests. I've been so impressed and quite amazed at this process as it has transpired. I can't thank you enough.
I really appreciated Dr. Hendrickson's help with my medical needs. She was very professional and knowledgeable in her work. I waited years too long for a procedure and she was very kind. I am very happy with the results of my surgery. All things went well and I am now recovering. I wish I had gone to see her long before. I was very lucky to be referred to her! Thank you Dr. Hendrickson!
Dr Hendrickson is very caring. She takes her time and explains all options carefully.
Dr. Hendrickson is a very compassionate and patient person. She took time asking me questions, she explained what was going to happen in the exam. In addition, she assured me the decisions I made about my health were respected by her!
The medical was amazing and provided answers to a problem that other practitioners overlooked for several years. The professionalism and knowledge is highly unmatched and I was sad to find out that the facility is out of network for my insurance leaving me to seek treatment elsewhere. I can't thank this team enough for at least providing answers.
Dr. Hendrickson provided excellent care from my first appointment. She explained clearly what my condition was and the surgical and non-surgical options available. She supported my decisions and accommodated my specific needs. Her surgery skills were excellent making my recovery much better than I expected - - almost easy!
Excellent, knowledgeable, personable physician. I appreciate that!
Dr. Hendricks and her assistants were great. She took the time to answer my questions and tailored her care to my specific needs.
I am very thankful to be treated by Dr Hendrickson. She is an excellent diagnostician, explains everything very well, is very kind, and personable. I highly recommend her to help you.
I was very impressed with Dr. Hendrickson. She was thorough, patient with my many questions, and made me feel at ease. I felt that we made informed decisions about my care as a team. Very grateful to be her patient.
Thorough and caring
Dr. Hendrickson is a knowledgeable and kind physician who I trust with my care.
she is great! very patient and understanding.
Kind, knowledgable, no impression of being rushed
She listens and addresses any and all concerns in understandable terms, is knowledgeable, and supportive. This is an excellent medical provider.
Dr Hendrickson and her Resident Dr. Zoe were very professional and courteous and kind. I quickly felt comfortable and confident in their care.
My lengthy comments previously on this review should go here - a great experience of being very well cared about & excellent medical care given in a relaxed & thorough visit by Dr Hendrickson & her assistant, Kristen.
Whitney K Hendrickson is a wonderful caring physician.
Muy profesional
Dr. Hendrickson was amazing, she was patient and had a great listening skills. I'm for sure keeping her !!
Dr. Hendrickson is an amazing doctor that actually cares about her patients. She takes the time to evaluate and explain everything. I would 100% referral all my friends and family to her.
Dr. Hendrickson listened to all my concerns and made a plan of action and was so caring and compassionate! I just love her!!
As always, Dr. Hendrickson was patient, kind and professional.
She is amazing, skilled and a terrific human being as well.
Dr. Hendrickson is very knowledgeable, caring, patient and kind.
Dr. Hendrickson is an awesome doctor, she knows what she's doing. She listens and is very understanding. She will ask what you would like to do about your condition and will make sure that your needs are met. I highly recommend her to anyone that needs a gynocologist and/or urologist.
Great bedside manner. Explains options well. Listens to my concerns.
I would highly recommend Dr Hendricksons her expertise and knowledge are truly phenomenal I found Dr Hendricksons demeanor to be kind and caring.Her expertise is unmatched.Should the need arise to seek a urogynocologist she is truly without a moments hesitation the finest in her field.The medical issue I had was dismissed and unresolved for over two years until I was properly diagnosed by Dr Hendrickson,words simply cannot express my gratitude for the care I received from Dr Hendrickson.Respectfully [NAME REMOVED].
good care, explanation of possible options for treatment , clear instruction of things I needed to understand and do. Plan for follow up and how to contact if I needed any other assistance.
Dr. Hendrickson is kind and knowledgeable and I feel confident with her care and treatment.
Dr Hendrickson was phenomenal.Dr Hendrickson took the time to assure that I understand my path forward.Dr Hendrickson is in my opinion such a valuable assist to the University of Utah and all women that encounter Dr Hendrickson.
Dr is extremely patient and kind. Takes the time necessary to address my concerns and expectations with a great deal of professionalism.
Dr. Hendrickson absolutely cares about her patience. She is the most confident, caring doctor I have ever had.
Dr Whitney Hendrickson is awesome and very compassionate both with me and about her job. She is very thorough and explains things in a way I can understand them.
The care she gives is beyond anything i expected. She made it so easy to take care of a problem that I would normally be to embarrassed to even tell a doctor about. Im so happy she is my Doctor
She's so kind and thorough with her exams and explanations.
She is very caring and listen to you and spend her time in the room
Great doctor!!!
Its not possible to express the kindness, and the commitment to excellence.
Excellent provider- listened well and took time to explain everything!
Dr Hendrickson is one of the most caring compassionate doctors i have ever visited. She is extremely easy to talk to about fears or needs. She is all you could ask for in a surgeon. Excellent. Her office staff follows suite and is equally nice and supportive.
I feel very confident in her desire and ability to help me feel better. She is personable and caring.
Doctor Hendricks was so kind and knowledgeable she took her time with me and answered all my questions. She is awesome.
Pleasant and was very good at explaining what was going on with me.
Dr. Hendrickson was wonderful. Most informative; taking great care in her explanations and assessing my condition. Great follow-up in My Chart.
She was very courteous and I felt that her knowledge and expertise will ensure I will get good results.
Very good.
Very knowledgeable and proficient
Answered questions and explanations were very understandable. She was proactive and professional.
She was very thorough and explained all the options in detail.
I felt confident in the physician and her ability to alleviate my problem
She was so kind and respectful, attentive and competent, and gentle. She thoroughly explained my situation. I am very grateful to have her as my doctor.
Not only did she listen to my concerns, she gave me options.
Dr Hendrickson is one of the best doctors I have ever seen. I will always see her when needed and refer her to all my friends.
I was provided with excellent care, options and procedures were explained. I was able to contact staff about questions I had. I was treated in a professional and caring manner.
In meeting Dr Hendrickson for the first time, I felt very comfortable. She was professional and explained the procedure I will be having completely and in a manner that I understood. She was through and open to my questions and I appreciated the time she took with me to put my mind at ease.
Thorough, gentle during painful exam. Explained in detail, answered all questions in layman's terms. Gave immediate and long-term objective and plan. Showed kindly compassion, attentive to all concerns and quick to refer to other experts outside of the scope of her specialty. I felt safe and comforted by her commitment to find resolution and team with me in a pace that I could be comfortable with - she was worth the wait. I'm grateful to be in the care of Dr. Hendricks on. Thank you.
Dr. Hendrickson provided thorough explanations, answered all my questions, offered strategies for post visit care, physical therapy recommendations, and I never felt rushed during the visit.
Efficient, willing to explain complicated surgery verbally and with pictures .
Kind and very intelligent doctor.
She is very thorough and understood my issues.
Very impressive.
Mi especien is fue buena lo nico que no me agrado fue que me tenan esperando mucho tiempo en el cuero me dejaban sola hasta por 20 minutos en cada vez que salan del cuarto y mi cita tardo lo de 2 horas por eso
I really liked her manner. She made me feel comfortable. Dr Hendrickson was easy to talk to and she understood my concerns.
Dr. Hendrickson , well i really dont have the words. She is an extremely dedicated and compassionate person. I can truly say i have never met a more caring surgeon. Along with Dr Hendrickson is a staff that makes you so comfortable in the setting you are never embarrassed or hesitant to talk with them about anything. Dr Hendrickson is one of the most remarkable people i have ever had the pleasure of meeting. I plan to stay with her as my search for a doctor is over.
So grateful for her care. She made me a new person!