Mr Richard Somerville

Mr Richard Somerville is a Spinal Surgeon

Description of Specialisation
My surgical interest centres around orthopaedic spinal surgery using microsurgical techniques. This includes: cervical surgery, anterior for discectomy & fusion, posterior for decompression and/or stabilisation; lumbar spinal conditions both acute & degenerative & long-term sequelae of spinal fractures;
Currently using image guidance for our lumbar fusion surgeries

Qualifications/Memberships
MB ChB 1992 Otago, FRACS 2005
Specialist Training
Richard graduated MBChB Otago 1992. Orthopaedic training in Otago and Waikato Hospitals. Fellowship examination 2002. Spinal Fellowship 2003-2004 at the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, Birmingham, UK