Colorectal Surgeons
![Andrea Badillo](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/cnh-e6162ccc/media/cnhs-site/images/0-headshots/b/andrea-badillo.jpg)
Andrea Tereza Badillo, MD
- Director, Colorectal & Pelvic Reconstruction
- Associate Director, Pediatric Colorectal Fellowship
- Surgeon
Andrea Tereza Badillo, MD
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Christina Feng, MD
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![Marc Levitt, M.D.](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/cnh-e6162ccc/media/cnhs-site/images/0-headshots/l/levitt_m.png)
Marc Levitt, MD
- Chief, Division of Colorectal & Pelvic Reconstruction
- Program Director, Pediatric Colorectal Fellowship
- Surgeon
Marc Levitt, MD
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Erin A. Teeple, MD
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Gastroenterologists
Geetanjali Bora, MD
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Gynecologists
![Allison Mayhew](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/cnh-e6162ccc/media/cnhs-site/images/0-headshots/m/mayhew_a.jpg)
Allison Caroline Mayhew, MD
- Director, Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
- Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecologist
- Surgeon
![Swetha Naroji](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/cnh-e6162ccc/media/cnhs-site/images/0-headshots/n/swetha-naroji.jpg)
Swetha Naroji, MD
- Co-Director, Vulvar Dermatology Clinic
- Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecologist
Swetha Naroji, MD
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Urologists
![Celicia Little](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/cnh-e6162ccc/media/cnhs-site/images/0-headshots/l/little_c.jpg)
Celicia Williams Little, DNP, APRN
- Director, Spina Bifida Transition
- Program Coordinator, Spina Bifida
- Nurse Practitioner
Celicia Williams Little, DNP, APRN
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Hans G. Pohl, MD
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Briony Kate Varda, MD, MPH
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Advanced Practice Providers
Krystal Nya Artis, PA-C
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Lindsay Cushen Clarke, PA-C
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Nurses
![Cassie do Carmo](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/cnh-e6162ccc/media/cnhs-site/images/0-headshots/d/do-carmo_c.jpg)
Cassie do Carmo, BSN, RN
- Nurse Clinical Coordinator
![Olivia Cleckley](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/cnh-e6162ccc/media/cnhs-site/images/0-headshots/c/olivia-cleckley.jpg)
Olivia Cleckley, MSN, RN, CPN
- Nurse Clinical Coordinator
Olivia Cleckley, MSN, RN, CPN
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- English
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Biography
Olivia Cleckley, MSN, RN, CPN, serves as a Nurse Clinical Coordinator for the Division of Colorectal & Pelvic Reconstruction. Olivia obtained her Master of Science in Nursing Leadership from Benedictine University in Illinois. Her previous nursing experience includes serving as a Patient Placement Manager, Administrative Nursing Manager, and Emergency Medicine and Trauma Nurse, all at Children’s National Hospital. She is a member of the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing.
![Pharra Flach](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/cnh-e6162ccc/media/cnhs-site/images/0-headshots/f/pharra-flach.jpg)
Pharra Flach, MS, RN
- Case Manager
![Justine Gagnon](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/cnh-e6162ccc/media/cnhs-site/images/0-headshots/g/justine-gagnon.jpg)
Justine Gagnon, BSN, RN
- Nurse Clinical Coordinator
Justine Gagnon, BSN, RN
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- English
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Biography
Justine Gagnon, BSN, RN, CPN, earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Maryland in 2013, joined the Children’s National team as a nurse intern in 2012, and then begun her nursing career as a staff nurse in the Nurse Residency Program on the Surgical Care Unit in 2013. As a staff nurse on the Surgical Care Unit she earned her certification in Pediatric Nursing and was first introduced to the colorectal patient population. In 2018, Justine transitioned into a leadership role as a Shift Coordinator on the Surgical Care Unit. She now serves as a Clinical Nurse Coordinator for Colorectal & Pelvic Reconstruction at Children’s National. Justine is excited for the opportunity to improve care for pediatric colorectal patients in our nation’s capital and around the world.
![Meghan Mesa](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/cnh-e6162ccc/media/cnhs-site/images/0-headshots/m/mesa_m.jpg)
Meghan Mesa, BSN, RN, CPN
- Nurse Clinical Coordinator
Meghan Mesa, BSN, RN, CPN
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- English
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Bio
Meghan Mesa, BSN, RN, CPN, has been a nurse at Children's National Hospital for 14 years, and is a Certified Pediatric Nurse. She graduated from Clemson University with a Bachelor's degree in Nursing in 2006. After graduation,Meghan began her career as a staff nurse at Children's National caring for post-operative surgical patients in the nurse residency program. In 2016, she transitioned to the Clinical Instructor position on the inpatient Surgical Care Unit where she remained until joining the Colorectal Center program in 2019 as one of our Clinical Nurse Coordinators. Meghan is excited to be a valuable part of the collaborative team and is passionate about caring for children with colorectal conditions.
![Emily Rice](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/cnh-e6162ccc/media/cnhs-site/images/0-headshots/r/emily-rice.jpg)
Emily Rice, BSN, RN, CPN
- Nurse Clinical Coordinator
Emily Rice, BSN, RN, CPN
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- English
![Children's National Hospital](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/cnh-e6162ccc/media/cnhs-site/images/0-headshots/nophoto.png)
Maddie Scallion, BSN, RN
- Nurse Clinical Coordinator
Maddie Scallion, BSN, RN
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- English
Departments
![Janel Talley](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/cnh-e6162ccc/media/cnhs-site/images/0-headshots/t/janel-talley.jpg)
Janel Talley, MSN, RN, CPN
- Nurse Clinical Coordinator
Janel Talley, MSN, RN, CPN
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- English
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Biography
Janel Talley, MSN, RN, CPN, serves as a nurse clinical coordinator for the Division of Colorectal & Pelvic Reconstruction. Janel obtained her Master of Science in Nursing Education from Walden University. She has been here at Children's National for over 20 years and is a certified pediatric nurse. Her previous nursing experience includes serving as a registered nurse, shift coordinator and professional practice specialist, all at Children’s National Hospital. She is a member of the Society of Pediatric Nurses.
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Emma Varner, DNP, RN, CPNP-PC
- Nurse Practitioner
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapists
![Kiley Gibbs](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/cnh-e6162ccc/media/cnhs-site/images/0-headshots/g/kiley-gibbs.png)
Kiley Gibbs, PT, DPT
- Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist
Kiley Gibbs, PT, DPT
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- English
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Biography
Kiley Gibbs, PT, DPT is a pelvic floor physical therapist in the Division of Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstruction. Dr. Gibbs received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Nova Southeastern University and completed a Pediatric Physical Therapy Residency with the University of Michigan, followed by ABPTS board certification as a pediatric clinical specialist.
Psychologists
Ari Romano-Verthelyi, PhD
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Leadership
![Julie Choueiki](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/cnh-e6162ccc/media/cnhs-site/images/0-headshots/c/julie-choueiki.jpg)
Julie Choueiki, MSN, RN
- Senior Program Manager, Colorectal & Pelvic Reconstruction
Julie Choueiki, MSN, RN
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- English
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Biography
Julie Choueiki was recruited to build and serve the Division of Colorectal & Pelvic Reconstruction at Children’s National Hospital. Julie's expertise in program management and strategy poised her to develop a collaborative center in the nation’s capital, treating and serving children from all over the United States and beyond.
Julie completed a masters of science in nursing administration at the University of Cincinnati. She worked as a trauma, critical care and emergency department nurse, nurse educator, informatics educator and professional development nurse specialist. In her personal time, Julie enjoys traveling the world, hiking and spending time with her family.
Katherine Marie Worst, NP, CPNP-AC
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Administrative Team
![Headshot of Sydney Atwood](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/cnh-e6162ccc/media/cnhs-site/images/0-headshots/a/sydney-atwood.jpg)
Sydney Atwood
- Program Associate
![Headshot of Candice Kenner](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/cnh-e6162ccc/media/cnhs-site/images/0-headshots/k/candice-kenner.jpg)
Candice Kenner
- Clinical Registration Specialist
![Wendy Lee](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/cnh-e6162ccc/media/cnhs-site/images/0-headshots/l/wendy-lee.jpg)
Wendy Lee
- Surgical Coordinator
![Ivon Martinez](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/cnh-e6162ccc/media/cnhs-site/images/0-headshots/m/ivon-martinez.jpg)
Ivon Martinez
- Program Coordinator
![Cheery Vallarasan](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/cnh-e6162ccc/media/cnhs-site/images/0-headshots/v/cheery-vallarasan.jpg)
Cheery Vallarasan
- Clinical Registration Specialist
![Jennifer Zeledon](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/cnh-e6162ccc/media/cnhs-site/images/0-headshots/z/jennifer-zeledon.jpg)
Jennifer Zeledon
- Program Associate
Surgical Coordinators
![Estelí Chavez-Castillo](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/cnh-e6162ccc/media/cnhs-site/images/0-headshots/c/estel-chavez-castillo.png)
Esteli Chavez-Castillo
- Surgical Coordinator
![Children's National Hospital](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/cnh-e6162ccc/media/cnhs-site/images/0-headshots/nophoto.png)
Crystal Gatling
- Surgical Coordinator
![Children's National Hospital](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/cnh-e6162ccc/media/cnhs-site/images/0-headshots/nophoto.png)
Karla Velasquez
- Surgical Coordinator
Surgical Fellows
![Headshot of Rachel Hanke](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/cnh-e6162ccc/media/cnhs-site/images/0-headshots/h/rachel-hanke.jpg)
Rae Hanke
- Pediatric Surgical Fellow
![Children's National Hospital](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/cnh-e6162ccc/media/cnhs-site/images/0-headshots/nophoto.png)
Inbal Samuk
- Pediatric Surgical Fellow
![Thomas Xu](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/cnh-e6162ccc/media/cnhs-site/images/0-headshots/x/thomas-xu.jpg)
Thomas Xu
- Colorectal Research Fellow
Inpatient Care Team Professionals
![Eliana Maldonado](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/cnh-e6162ccc/media/cnhs-site/images/0-headshots/m/eliana_maldonado.jpg)
Eliana Maldonado, MSN, RN
- Professional Practice Specialist – Surgical Care Unit
![Nikki Rainey](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/cnh-e6162ccc/media/cnhs-site/images/0-headshots/r/nikki-rainey.jpg)
Nicole Rainey, BSN, RN, CPN
- Clinical Instructor – Surgical Care Unit
Child Life Specialists
![Laura Gepford](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/cnh-e6162ccc/media/cnhs-site/images/0-headshots/g/gepford_l.jpg)
Laura Gepford
- Child Life Specialist
![Laura Thackeray](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/cnh-e6162ccc/media/cnhs-site/images/0-headshots/t/thackeray_l.jpg)
Laura Thackeray, CCLS
- Child Life Specialist
Laura Thackeray, CCLS
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- English
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Contact
Anesthesiologists
![Giuliana Geng-Ramos](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/cnh-e6162ccc/media/cnhs-site/images/0-headshots/g/geng-ramos_g.jpg)
Giuliana Patricia Geng-Ramos, MD
- Medical Director, Pre-Operative Care Clinic and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit
- Anesthesiologist
Giuliana Patricia Geng-Ramos, MD
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![Sophie Pestieau](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/cnh-e6162ccc/media/cnhs-site/images/0-headshots/p/pestieau_s.png)
Sophie Rose Pestieau, MD
- Associate Chief, Clinical Affairs
- Medical Director, Center for Surgical Care
- Anesthesiologist
- Acute Pain Specialist
Sophie Rose Pestieau, MD
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Neurosurgeons
Robert Francis Keating, MD
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- Brachial Plexus Program
- Brain Tumor Institute
- Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders
- Center for Neuroscience and Behavioral Medicine
- Colorectal
- Cleft and Craniofacial Program
- Movement Disorders Program
- Neurocritical Care
- Neurofibromatosis Institute
- Neurosurgery
- Prenatal Pediatrics Institute
- Spina Bifida Program
- Tuberous Sclerosis Program
John Socrates Myseros, MD
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Pathologists
Sam Paul Gulino, MD
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![Chris Rossi](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/cnh-e6162ccc/media/cnhs-site/images/0-headshots/r/rossi_c.png)
Christopher Thomas Rossi, MD
- Medical Director, Anatomic Pathology
- Program Director, Pediatric Pathology Fellowship Program