Ricka Messer, MD, PhD
Associate Professor, Pediatrics-Neurology

Director of the Pediatric Neurohospitalist Program
Medical Director of Clinical Informatics for Pediatric Neurology
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Gender: Female
Languages: English
Department, Section/Division: Pediatrics-Neurology

Practice Locations

Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
13123 East 16th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045
720-777-1234
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UCHealth Neurosciences Center - Anschutz Medical Campus
1635 Aurora Ct
4th Floor
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-2080
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Hospital Affiliation
  • Children's Hospital Colorado
  • University of Colorado Hospital
Center Affiliations

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Neurology - Child Neurology (2015)
  • Certified Epic Physician Builder, Certificate (2019)
  • Science of Clinical Investigation, Certificate (2014)
Conditions & Treatments
  • Brain and Nervous System
  • Epilepsy
  • Meningitis
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Stroke
  • Traumatic and Acquired Brain Injuries
Clinical Interest for Patients
Acquired brain injury and acute neurologic issues, including inpatient neurology consults and post-hospitalization outpatient follow-up. Abusive head trauma and infantile spasms are two areas of focus.

Care Philosophy
I strive to provide comprehensive care and up-to-date treatments for my patients, throughout their hospitalization and after. I also seek to be a compassionate resource for patients and families.

Public Speaking
Yes

Information for Referring Providers

Clinical Interests for Referring Providers
Acquired brain injury and acute neurologic issues, including inpatient neurology consults and post-hospitalization outpatient follow-up. Abusive head trauma and infantile spasms are two areas of focus.


Clinic Phone: (720) 777-6895