Colorectal Surgeons
Andrea Tereza Badillo, MD
- Associate Division Chief, Colorectal & Pelvic Reconstruction
- Director, Prenatal Colorectal Surgery Program
- Director, Prenatal General and Thoracic Surgery Program
- Program Director, Pediatric Colorectal Fellowship
- Surgeon
Andrea Tereza Badillo, MD
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Marc Levitt, MD
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Gastroenterologists
Geetanjali Bora, MD
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Anil Darbari, MD
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Vibha Sood, MD
- Director, Colorectal & Pelvic Reconstruction
- Director, Motility
- Gastroenterologist
Vibha Sood, MD
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Gynecologists
Allison Mayhew, MD
- Director, Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
- Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecologist
- Surgeon
Swetha Naroji, MD
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Urologists
Hans G. Pohl, MD
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Briony Kate Varda, MD, MPH
- Research Director, Colorectal & Pelvic Reconstruction
- Research Director, Urology
- Co-Director, Spina Bifida Program
- Urologist
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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Margaret Ellen Currey, CRNP
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Nursing Team
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
Maddie Scallion, BSN, RN
- Nurse Clinical Coordinator
Maddie Scallion, BSN, RN
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- English
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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.
Psychologists
Ari Romano-Verthelyi, PhD
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Leadership
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
Sydney Atwood
- Program Associate
Candice Kenner
- Clinical Registration Specialist
Wendy Lee
- Program Associate
Azalea Westray
- Program Associate
Jennifer Zeledon
- Program Coordinator
Surgical Coordinators
Esteli Chavez-Castillo
- Surgical Coordinator
Risa Hucks
- Surgical Coordinator
Dina Makonnen
- Surgical Coordinator
Karla Velasquez
- Surgical Coordinator
Current Fellows
Charlotte Jonker, MD
- Fellow, Colorectal Research
Arianne Maya, MD
- Fellow, Colorectal Surgery
Inpatient Care Team Professionals
Eliana Maldonado, MSN, RN
- Professional Practice Specialist – Surgical Care Unit
Nicole Rainey, BSN, RN, CPN
- Clinical Instructor – Surgical Care Unit
Child Life Specialists
Laura Gepford
- Child Life Specialist
Laura Thackeray, CCLS
- Child Life Specialist
Laura Thackeray, CCLS
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- English
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Contact
Physical Therapists
Emily Tower, PT, DPT
- Physical Therapist
Emily Tower, PT, DPT
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- English
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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
- 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
- Cancer and Blood Disorders Center
- Neuroscience and Behavioral Medicine Center
- 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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Christopher Thomas Rossi, MD
- Medical Director, Anatomic Pathology
- Program Director, Pediatric Pathology Fellowship
