Richard Velasco Ph.D.

Dr. Richard Velasco, a lecturer and researcher at the University of Cape Town, specializes in chronic post-operative pain, particularly phantom limb pain in amputees. He has a PhD in Anesthesia and other qualifications in Physiotherapy and Pain Management. Recognized as an emerging pain researcher, Velasco speaks regularly at international conferences and has authored over 10 peer-reviewed articles. He collaborates with pain researchers worldwide, including Germany, Russia, and the United States.