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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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Gastroenterologists
Geetanjali Bora, MD
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Anil Darbari, MD
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Gynecologists
Veronica Gomez-Lobo, MD
- Director, Positive Reevaluation of Urogenital Differences (PROUD) Clinic
- Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecologist
Allison Mayhew, MD
- Director, Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
- Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecologist
- Surgeon
Allison Mayhew, MD
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Neurosurgeon
Robert Francis Keating, MD
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John Socrates Myseros, MD
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Urologists
Christina Pham Ho, MD
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Hans G. Pohl, MD
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Briony Kate Varda, MD, MPH
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Surgeons
Andrea Tereza Badillo, MD
- Director, Colorectal & Pelvic Reconstruction
- Associate Program Director, Pediatric Colorectal Fellowship
- Surgeon
Andrea Tereza Badillo, MD
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Christina Feng, MD
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Marc Levitt, MD
- Chief, Division of Colorectal & Pelvic Reconstruction
- Program Director, Pediatric Colorectal Fellowship
- Surgeon
Marc Levitt, MD
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Advance Practice Providers
Krystal Nya Artis, PA-C
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Lindsay Cushen Clarke, PA-C
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Nurses
Cassie do Carmo, BSN, RN
- Nurse Clinical Coordinator
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, MS, RN
- Case Manager
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, 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, BSN, RN, CPN
- Nurse Clinical Coordinator
Emily Rice, BSN, RN, CPN
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- English
Anesthesiologists
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 Rose Pestieau, MD
- Associate Chief, Clinical Affairs
- Medical Director, Center for Surgical Care
- Anesthesiologist
Sophie Rose Pestieau, MD
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Pathologist
Christopher Thomas Rossi, MD
- Medical Director, Anatomic Pathology
- Program Director, Pediatric Pathology Fellowship Program
Christopher Thomas Rossi, MD
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Psychologists
Julie E Heier, PhD, MA
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Radiologists
Grace Mang Yuet Ma, MD
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Karun Vashisht Sharma, MD
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Bhupender Yadav, MD
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Fellows
Marc Kovler
- Pediatric Surgical Fellow
Adil Shah
- Pediatric Surgical Fellow
Surgical Coordinators
Erika Sanchez
- Surgical Coordinator
Karla Velasquez
- Surgical Coordinator
Administrative Team
Wendy Lee
- Surgical Coordinator
Ivon Martinez
- Program Coordinator
Mara Mercer
- Program Associate
Cheery Vallarasan
- Clinical Registration Specialist
Jennifer Zeledon
- Program Associate
Child Life Specialist
Laura Gepford
- Child Life Specialist
Laura Thackeray
- Child Life Specialist
Laura Thackeray
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- English
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Contact
Inpatient Care Team Professionals
Kelci Campell
- Clinical Instructor
Eliana Maldonado, MSN, RN
- Professional Practice Specialist – Surgical Care Unit