Dr Alison Richardson

Dr Alison Richardson is a Cape Town-based neurologist with special interests in movement disorders, neurological Botox treatments and sleep disorders. Her clinical work includes the diagnosis and management of migraine, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis and neuromusculoskeletal conditions.

She completed her undergraduate medical training at the University of the Witwatersrand in 2005, gaining clinical experience at Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital, Johannesburg General Hospital and Helen Joseph Hospital. She subsequently completed specialist training in neurology in 2014 and established her private practice in Cape Town in 2015.

Alongside her clinical practice, Dr Richardson has experience in sleep studies and medico-legal assessments, including Road Accident Fund matters. She also contributes to professional and public health education, speaking to healthcare practitioners and sharing insights through media interviews on topics such as chronic migraine, stroke awareness and access to neurological care.

Her work brings a clinical perspective to understanding conditions affecting the brain, nervous system, and muscles, and the impact these conditions can have on everyday life.