Dr Richard Sullivan

Dr Richard Sullivan is a distinguished Pain Specialist and Anaesthetist at Precision Health, with a strong focus on post-surgical pain and neuromodulation therapies. Previously, he held the esteemed position of heading the acute and interventional pain service at Peter MacCallum Hospital in East Melbourne, where he continues to play an active role in clinical practice.

Dr Sullivan completed his medical degree at the University of Otago, New Zealand in 1998 and became a Fellow of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists in 2008. In 2012, he became a Fellow of the Faculty of Pain Medicine, Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists.

Dr Sullivan's dedication to advancing the field of pain medicine and neuromodulation is evident through his ongoing research and commitment to enhancing therapeutic options in the private sector. In his practice, he compassionately attends to patients with a diverse range of conditions, including post-surgical pain syndromes in non-cancer patients and cancer survivors.

His extensive expertise and contributions to the medical community have led to various professional appointments. Dr Sullivan has served as the Victorian Director of the Australian Pain Society and as Chair of the Scientific Committee for the Australian and New Zealand Neuromodulation Society. Additionally, he has participated in advisory boards for pharmaceutical and medical device companies, contributing to the advancement of pain management and neuromodulation technologies.

Dr Sullivan is recognised nationally and internationally as a prominent expert in his field, and he has been invited as a guest speaker for numerous specialist Colleges and Faculties. His lectures have provided valuable insights and knowledge to other healthcare professionals, further contributing to the field's advancement.