Richard grew up in Littleton, MA, just northwest of Boston. He received his BSc in Physiology from McGill University in Montreal, QC, before fleeing the tundra and pursuing graduate and medical school back home at Boston University where he pursued research in non-invasive intracranial pressure management and advocacy work.

During residency, Richard has pursued research related to paroxysmal sympathetic hyperactivity, and plans to pursue neurocritical care long-term. He also has a passion for medical education. In his free time, he enjoys books (especially if there's a murder to be solved), cycling, cooking, and playing guitar. He is married with a daughter.