He completed his surgical training in Auckland then undertook fellowship positions at the Royal Prince Alferd Hospital, In Sydney, and the Mayo Clinic, in the USA. Over the last 10 years he has developed the Breast Clinic at North Shore Hospital and treated over 1000 women with breast cancer in the public and private sectors. Active involvement with research has lead to a thorough understanding of breast cancer treatment, and Richard is the lead surgeon for BreastScreen Waitemata Northland.