Surgeons

Martin Richardson

MBBS MS FRACS FAOrthA

Martin graduated with honours in Surgery and Paediatrics from the University of Melbourne Medical School. His intern and registrar training were based at the Royal Melbourne Hospital.

In 1990, he successfully completed a Master of Surgery and the following year gained entry into the Victorian Orthopaedic Training Program. He qualified for Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in 1994.

In 1995 he undertook a Fellowship in Knee Surgery with Mr. John Bartlett and also a Fellowship in Shoulder/Elbow Surgery with Mr. Simon Bell.

In 1996 he ventured overseas to Portland Oregon, USA where he completed an Orthopaedic Paediatric Research Fellowship at the Shriners' Hospital for Children. During this time, he was privileged to visit with Dr Dror Paley, in limb lengthening and deformity correction and Dr Fred Matsen in Shoulder Surgery.

Martin specialises in shoulder surgery, sports related orthopaedics, knee and hip surgery.  His surgical appointments include:  Epworth Richmond - Central (Private), Epworth Eastern - Box Hill (Private).

Martin is involved in many research projects in Australia and Internationally. He has authored a number of book chapters and journal articles in a variety of fields in orthopaedics.

Martin is a member of the Australian Shoulder & Elbow Society and the Australasian Trauma Society. He is also the Chairman of the Victorian Trauma Committee of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS). He is a member of the National Board of EMST/ATLS and DSTC Trauma Programs for the RACS. He is an examiner for the Basic Surgical Training (BST) Program of the RACS and the Anatomy Department of the University of Melbourne.

Martin was invited to take up the position of Associate Professor in the Department of Surgery, University of Melbourne at Royal Melbourne Hospital in 2005.

Martin is a keen skier, golfer and supporter of Richmond Football Club. He also has a keen interest in Musical Theatre and Opera.