David Eckhardt - PA-C

The newest addition to the office is David Eckhardt a board certified Physician Assistant.

David was born and raised in the Denver area. David was asked how got into medicine and stated, "I first became interested in medicine in college when I got my Emergency Medical Technician training. At that time I was studying to be a science teacher. The next semester I changed my career path to medicine." David graduated from University of Colorado. After completing his training at the University of Colorado Child Health Associate program he worked in the Emergency Department. He worked a small pediatric office before joining Centennial Pediatrics.

He was asked why he chose to work for Centennial Pediatrics and stated, "I like working in a small office where I can get to know the patients." David is most interested in adolescent and sports medicine.

In his off time David enjoys camping, backpacking, and snowshoeing. He loves to travel and will be going on a medical mission to Niger at the end of this month.

When you see David ask him about his unusual pets. He will give the following hints:

Smaller than a mouse
Furry
Have six legs

The office is excited to have David at Centennial Pediatrics and feels it is another way to offer you the care you deserve.