Dr Richard Shaw is an Australian-trained neurosurgeon specialising in conditions of the brain, spine and peripheral nerves.
Dr Shaw has a particular subspecialty interest in complex brain tumours including pituitary tumours, vestibular schwannomas and other skull base tumours, gliomas, metastases as well as cerebrovascular disorders and minimally invasive techniques for the spine and peripheral nerves.
Dr Shaw completed his medical degree at the University of New South Wales where he graduated with the highest honour (distinction) in 2015. During this time, he also completed a Bachelor of Science (Medicine) Honours degree, graduating with first-class honours. While working as a junior doctor at Prince of Wales Hospital in Sydney, Dr Shaw continued to foster his interest in neurosurgery by completing a Master of Surgery at the University of Sydney.
In 2019, Dr Shaw was selected as the top candidate in Australia and New Zealand to commence advanced neurosurgical training. He completed his neurosurgical training across some of the largest and most prestigious neurosurgical centres in NSW including: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Liverpool Hospital, John Hunter and John Hunter Children's Hospitals, Westmead Hospital and the Children's Hospital at Westmead. During this time, Dr Shaw also served on the neurosurgical Surgical Education and Training board as the sole trainee representative in 2022.
Dr Shaw received his fellowship in neurosurgery from the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons and is a member of the Neurosurgical Society of Australasia.