Overview
Ricka Messer is a Pediatric Neurologist and a Neurologist practicing medicine in Aurora, Colorado.
Dr. Messer is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses West Syndrome, Spasmus Nutans, Myoclonic Epilepsy, and Epilepsy in Children.
Dr. Messer is board certified in American Board Of Preventive Medicine, Neurology-American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology (ABPN), and Pediatrics-American Board Of Pediatrics (ABP). She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 17 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Messer is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
13123 East 16th Avenue, Department Of, Aurora, CO 80045
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Ricka D. Messer
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ricka D. Messer?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Ricka D. Messer by calling their office at 720-777-6895. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Ricka D. Messer a top-rated expert for West Syndrome?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ricka D. Messer is classified as an Advanced expert for West Syndrome, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Ricka D. Messer specialize in?
While Dr. Ricka D. Messer is a Pediatric Neurology, they have specific expertise in West Syndrome, Spasmus Nutans, and Myoclonic Epilepsy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Neurology.
Does Dr. Ricka D. Messer participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Ricka D. Messer has published 17 articles and abstracts on conditions like West Syndrome. You can view a list of Dr. Ricka D. Messer's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Ricka D. Messer accept my insurance?
Dr. Ricka D. Messer accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 720-777-6895 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- West SyndromeDr. Messer isAdvanced. Learn about West Syndrome.
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- Alien Hand SyndromeDr. Messer isExperienced. Learn about Alien Hand Syndrome.
- EpilepsyDr. Messer isExperienced. Learn about Epilepsy.
- Epilepsy in ChildrenDr. Messer isExperienced. Learn about Epilepsy in Children.
- Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+)
- HeadacheDr. Messer isExperienced. Learn about Headache.
- MigraineDr. Messer isExperienced. Learn about Migraine.
- Myoclonic EpilepsyDr. Messer isExperienced. Learn about Myoclonic Epilepsy.
- Neurotoxicity SyndromesDr. Messer isExperienced. Learn about Neurotoxicity Syndromes.
- SeizuresDr. Messer isExperienced. Learn about Seizures.
- Serotonin SyndromeDr. Messer isExperienced. Learn about Serotonin Syndrome.
- Spasmus NutansDr. Messer isExperienced. Learn about Spasmus Nutans.
- West Nile Virus InfectionDr. Messer isExperienced. Learn about West Nile Virus Infection.