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Prof. Dr.

Dr Dr Richard Sullivan

Pain Management · Melbourne

Verified by EuroClinics European Board of Pain Management Trust score 98/100

5 10 verified reviews

2,989+ Patients seen
15 Years practising
9 h-index
5 / 5 Patient rating
Watch 130s introduction
From 180.00 EUR first consult
Next slot 2026-05-20 11:00
Credentials verified License + board cert checked
5 · 10 reviews 100% verified visits
GDPR · EU residency Field-level encrypted
Free cancellation 24h before slot
Specialises in
  • GP consultation
  • Annual physical exam
  • Vaccination administration
  • Minor procedure (skin)
Treats

About Dr 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.

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

— Dr Dr Richard Sullivan, on practice philosophy

Credentials & verification

active

Medical license

Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC) · AU

#AU-48124

Valid until 2028-12-31

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Certified

Board certification

European Board of Pain Management

#EB-D8094CFB

Renewal due 2022

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In good standing

Malpractice cover

AXA Healthcare Liability

5,000,000 EUR

Valid until 2026-12-31

No claims on file

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

Procedures & conditions

Procedure Code Lifetime volume
GP consultation 99213 2,449
Annual physical exam 99395 999
Vaccination administration 90471 2,847
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,792

Patient reviews

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5
★★★★★
10 verified reviews
100% verified visits
bedside manner 5
knowledge 5
wait time 4.75
staff friendliness 5
ease of appointment 4.9
value for money 4.92
would recommend pct 99
★★★★★

"Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming."

Anna B. · 2026-05-02 Verified
★★★★★

"Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend."

Marco V. · 2026-04-15 Verified
★★★★

"Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent."

Helena F. · 2026-04-04 Verified
Patients seen 9,087
Avg rating 5 / 5
Typical wait 8 days
Research h-index 9

Recognition & press

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

Your consultation, step by step

  1. 1 Choose a slot
  2. 2 Brief pre-consult form
  3. 3 Consultation
  4. 4 Follow-up note & plan

Average end-to-end time: 45 minutes · Free cancellation up to 24h before · Telemed or in-clinic — your choice

Services & pricing

New patient consultation (60m)

60 min in_clinic|telemed

Follow-up consultation (30m)

30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone

Vaccination administration

60 min in_clinic

Minor procedure (skin)

90 min in_clinic

Insurance compatibility

In-network Direct billing
In-network Direct billing
In-network Direct billing
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For international patients

Multilingual care

Coordinator: Patient liaison · richard.sullivan@euroclinics.example. Care delivered in .

Travel & transfer

Aftercare worldwide

Coordinated follow-up by request.

Research & publications

h-index: 9 · i10: 8

Selected publications

  1. European registry analysis of Pain Management outcomes

    Dr Dr Richard Sullivan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025

  2. Outcomes of Pain Management in adults — a multi-centre cohort

    Dr Dr Richard Sullivan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024

  3. European registry analysis of Pain Management outcomes

    Dr Dr Richard Sullivan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023

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Invited talks

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

Articles by Dr Dr Richard Sullivan

Frequently asked

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02. Which languages can I be seen in?

Languages currently confirmed are listed in the hero. Contact us for additional language support.

03. Is the consultation in-person or online?

Most services are offered both in-clinic and via telemedicine. Each service card above marks its modalities.

04. Do you accept my insurance?

In-network with major international insurers (Allianz Worldwide, AXA Global, BUPA Global and others). Use the "Verify my insurance" button to confirm your plan.

05. What is the cancellation policy?

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your slot. Last-minute cancellations may incur a small administrative fee.

06. How is my health data protected?

All records are stored on EU servers, field-level encrypted, and GDPR compliant. Data is never shared with third parties without your explicit consent.

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