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Ricka Messer, MD
- Director of the Pediatric Neurohospitalist Program
- Medical Director of Clinical Informatics for Pediatric Neurology
Provider's Specialties
- Neurology - Pediatric
- Pediatrics
Insurance plans accepted
We participate with most major health insurance plans and national transplant networks.
Prepare for your visit
We want to make sure you know what to expect before you arrive.
My care philosophy
I strive to provide comprehensive care and up-to-date treatments for my patients, through their hospitalization and beyond. I also seek to be a compassionate resource for my patients and families.
Get to know Ricka Messer, MD
Departments and Programs
Conditions Treated
- Brain Injury
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Stroke
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Meningitis
- Epilepsy Seizures
- Brain Tumors
Languages spoken
- English
Experience and background
Acquired brain injuries and acute neurologic issues, including inpatient neurology consults, post-hospitalization outpatient follow-up, and urgent outpatient evaluation. Abusive head trauma and infantile spasms are two areas of focus.
Undergraduate 2002
University of Texas System (TX)
Graduate 2010
University of Connecticut Health Center
Medical Education 2010
University of Connecticut School of Medicine
Internship 2012
University of Connecticut Program
Residency 2015
Johns Hopkins University Program
Excellence in Teaching 2012
Gold Humanism Award
Education Chief Resident 2014
Johns Hopkins Neurology Residency
Paul G. Moe Excellence in Child Neurology Award 2017
For Exemplary Service in Teaching, Teamwork, and Patient Care
Pediatric Neurology Department
Golden Stethoscope Award 2018
Subspecialty Preceptor
Foundations of Doctoring Medical Student Program
Century Award 2019
Recognizes a staff member with five or fewer years of training who has made major contributions to improving child health through committee work, leadership and advocacy.
Children's Hospital Colorado
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