About

Dr Richard (Yitong) Shao is a neurologist and neurophysiologist.

Dr Richard (Yitong) Shao is a neurologist and neurophysiologist. He obtained his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Melbourne and undertook specialist Neurology training at multiple tertiary hospitals including Westmead Hospital, Liverpool Hospital in Sydney and Western Health in Melbourne.

Dr Shao completed subspecialty fellowships in neurophysiology, neuroimmunology, and movement disorders. He has a particular expertise in the management of neuromuscular conditions, multiple sclerosis and stroke. His procedural skills include neurophysiological testing such as nerve conduction studies and needle electromyography, as well as therapeutic interventions including botulinum toxin injections and nerve blocks. He is also proficient in managing a broad range of neurological conditions.

Dr Shao is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) and the Australian and New Zealand Association of Neurologists (ANZAN). He is a Conjoint Lecturer with the University of Sydney and is actively involved in medical student education. He also serves as an Honorary Research Fellow at Westmead Hospital, where he is engaged in ongoing research into amyloidosis-related neuropathy.

Dr Shao is a native speaker of Mandarin and offers consultations in both English and Chinese.