Richard J. Stark

Neurologist

Male📍 Melbourne

About of Richard J. Stark

Richard J. Stark is a Neurologist based in Melbourne, working from 99 Commercial Rd, Melbourne, VIC 3004, Australia. Neurology can feel overwhelming, especially when symptoms keep coming back or don’t fit neatly into one pattern. Richard helps people sort through what might be going on and what can be done next.


In many cases, his work focuses on long-lasting headache and facial pain issues. That can include migraine and migraine with brainstem aura, plus cluster headaches and glossopharyngeal neuralgia. Some patients also come in because they suspect a rare cause, such as a cerebrospinal fluid leak, where timing, triggers, and symptom changes matter a lot.


He also looks after people with other nerve and brain conditions. This can include chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy, where sensation and movement can be affected over time. At times, patients ask for help with uncommon inherited patterns, like familial hemiplegic migraine, where symptoms may be linked to family history.


Some referrals involve serious but rare neurological problems too. For example, fatal familial insomnia and progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy are conditions that need careful assessment and planning. Richard also deals with multisystem inflammatory issues that can affect the nervous system, including multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C).


Details about Richard’s experience and education aren’t listed here, so you may want to confirm the exact training and years of practice directly through the clinic. If research interests, publications, or special clinical trial involvement are part of his work, specific details also aren’t shown here.


What you can expect is a calm, practical approach to complicated symptoms. Neurological problems often come with a lot of fear and uncertainty, and it helps to have someone who can explain options in plain language and guide the next steps, not just the diagnosis.

Services & Conditions Treated

HeadacheMigraineCerebrospinal Fluid LeakChronic Inflammatory Demyelinating PolyneuropathyCluster HeadacheFamilial Hemiplegic MigraineFatal Familial InsomniaGlossopharyngeal NeuralgiaMigraine with Brainstem AuraMultisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C)Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy

Publications

1 total

Migraine without aura.

Handbook of clinical neurology • December 03, 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

What services does Dr Richard J. Stark offer?
Dr Stark treats a range of neurological conditions, including headache and migraine, cerebrospinal fluid leaks, chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy, cluster headaches, various forms of migraine, and other complex neurological syndromes.
Where is Dr Stark's practice located?
The practice is at 99 Commercial Rd, Melbourne, VIC 3004, Australia.
Who can see Dr Stark for appointments?
Patients seeking specialist care in neurology can arrange an appointment with Dr Stark through the clinic.
What conditions might I discuss with Dr Stark?
You might discuss conditions such as migraine, cluster headaches, cerebrospinal fluid leaks, and other specified neurological conditions listed in the services.
How do I book an appointment?
To book, please contact the clinic. They can provide available times and appointment options.
What language is used for consultations?
Consultations are conducted in English.