Krista Eschbach, MD
Child Neurology
Board Certified
Care Philosophy
I listen carefully to every child and family, making sure your questions and concerns are heard. Together, we work as a team to support your child’s health and help them live their happiest, healthiest life.
Clinical Interest for Patients
My clinical interests include caring for babies and children with seizures and epilepsy, from first-time seizures to complex, difficult-to-control epilepsy. I have a particular focus on managing status epilepticus, including rare and severe forms such as NORSE (New-Onset Refractory Status Epilepticus) and FIRES (Febrile Infection-Related Epilepsy Syndrome). In addition, I am interested in advanced treatment approaches, including epilepsy surgery and neuromodulation therapies such as thalamic stimulation, to help improve outcomes and quality of life for children and their families.
Title(s)
Associate Research Director of Neuroscience Institute
Credentials
Doctor of Medicine
Specialty
Child Neurology, Epilepsy
Scheduling Phone Number
720-777-1234
Gender
Female
Languages
English
Hospital Affiliation
Children's Hospital Colorado
Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Phone: 720-777-1234 720-777-1234
Provider Information
Specialties
- Child Neurology (2016)
- Epilepsy (2018)
Conditions
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Brain and Nervous System
Epilepsy
Interests and Activities
Personal Interests
Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my husband and our two daughters. As a family, we love exploring the outdoors and making the most of Colorado’s beautiful weather.
Department
Associate Professor, Pediatrics-Neurology
Professional Memberships
American Academy of Neurology, Active Member American Clinical Neurophysiology Society, Active Member American Epilepsy Society, Active Member Child Neurology Society, Active Member
Research and Grants
Research Interests for Patients
My research focuses on epilepsy, with specific interests in refractory status epilepticus, epilepsy surgery—including advanced approaches such as thalamic neuromodulation—and long-term outcomes related to these conditions. My primary focus is on new-onset refractory status epilepticus (NORSE) and febrile infection-related epilepsy syndrome (FIRES), which are rare but severe disorders. Through multi-center collaboration, I aim to improve recognition, treatment strategies, and patient outcomes for these challenging forms of epilepsy.
Education and Training
Medical Schools
MD, University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine
Undergraduate Schools
BS, Colorado State University (CO)
Residency Program
University of Colorado (Children's Hospital Colorado) Program
Fellowships
University of Colorado (Children's Hospital Colorado) Program
Information for referring providers
Referral Contact Phone
720-777-1234