Practice Locations

UCHealth Neurosciences Center - Anschutz Medical Campus
1635 Aurora Ct 4th Floor, Aurora, CO 80045

720-848-2080

Ricka Messer, MD, PhD

Child Neurology

Locations

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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Provider Expertise

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.


Specialties

  • Child Neurology ( 2015 )

Conditions & Treatments

  • Brain and Nervous System

    Epilepsy, Meningitis, Multiple Sclerosis, Stroke, Traumatic and Acquired Brain Injuries

Education & Training

Medical Schools

MD, University of Connecticut School of Medicine (2010)


Undergraduate Schools

BA, University of Texas System (TX) (2002)


Graduate Schools

PhD, University of Connecticut Health Center (2010)


Internships

University of Connecticut / Connecticut Children’s Medical Center (2012)


Residency Program

Johns Hopkins University Program (2015)


Professional Memberships

American Academy of Neurology (AAN), Member


American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), Member


American Medical Association (AMA), Member


Child Neurology Society (CNS), Member


information for referring providers

Referral Contact Phone

(720) 777-6895

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.