Dr Sophia Richardson
Now also consulting at the Vermont Consulting Suites on Level 3
Sophia is a Melbourne-trained Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, with international experience.
She obtained her Dental and Medical degrees at the University of Melbourne, before completing advanced training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Following award of her speciality fellowship (FRACDS(OMS)), Sophia undertook further subspecialisation in orthognathic and maxillofacial trauma surgery at The Royal Melbourne Hospital (2012), and at The Oxford University Hospitals Trust, United Kingdom, where she was the Senior Clinical Fellow in: orthognathic and maxillofacial trauma surgery, salivary gland pathology, and head and neck oncology (2013-2014).
Since her return, Sophia has commenced private practice in Melbourne, and has appointments as an Oral and Maxillofacial Consultant at Monash Health and the Royal Melbourne Hospital. She plays an active role in teaching maxillofacial registrars, medical and dental students, and is involved with research both in Australia and United Kingdom.
Sophia’s practice includes the full scope of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, including: dento-alveolar surgery, implantology, and management of head and neck pathology. She has a keen interest in orthognathic surgery and management of maxillofacial trauma; and is looking forward to participating in voluntary overseas surgical aid programs with her husband who is a Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon.
Sophia has two children, and outside of work she loves family time, photography, travel, architecture, and music.
