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Dr Richard Sullivan

Verified Pain Management Melbourne

Dr Richard Sullivan

15 years of experience 5.0 (10 verified reviews)

2,989+
Patients seen
15
Years in practice
8
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Richard Sullivan at a glance

Dr Richard Sullivan is a Pain Management practitioner based in Melbourne, Australia, practising at Universitat de València Teaching Hospital. They have 28+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de València (MD, 2007). Serves patients in Melbourne, Australia and the surrounding area.

About

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.

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Dr Richard Sullivan

Education & training

  1. 2001–2007 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València, Melbourne (AU)
  2. 2007–2011 Residency · Pain Management
    UAB Barcelona, Melbourne (AU)
  3. 2011–2012 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    AP-HP Paris, FR

Career & appointments

  1. 2011-09–2012-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — Pain Management

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AU-48124 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Pain Management
#EB-D8094CFB · issued 2012 · renewal 2022
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,449
Annual physical exam 99395 999
Vaccination administration 90471 2,847
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,792

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 60 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Richard Sullivan
HEADSHOT
Richard Sullivan in consultation
IN OFFICE
Richard Sullivan with the team
WITH TEAM
Richard Sullivan at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 130s
Meet Richard Sullivan

Research & publications

h-index: 9 · i10: 8

  1. European registry analysis of Pain Management outcomes
    Richard Sullivan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.2525/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 31178371 · cited by 121
  2. Outcomes of Pain Management in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Richard Sullivan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.7913/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 35968996 · cited by 83
  3. European registry analysis of Pain Management outcomes
    Richard Sullivan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.3044/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 33210813 · cited by 149

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Pain Management European Annual Congress (Pain Management) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Pain Management National Society Meeting · Melbourne · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Pain Management — Melbourne · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
  • 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2012
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2012
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2012

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Pain Management
  • Awareness When should you see a pain management?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · richard.sullivan@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

10 verified reviews
5.00
★★★★★
10 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.8
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.9
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
99.0
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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr Richard Sullivan's Areas of Specialty

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Pain Management

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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    Richard Sullivan speaks English.

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