Pediatric Colorectal & Pelvic Reconstruction
Our Providers
Our pediatric specialists provide personalized care for your child’s physical, mental and emotional health needs.
Contact Information
For appointments, please call 1-888-884-BEAR (2327) and for information, call 202-476-2656.
Our Specialized Programs
Bowel Management Program
We offer a comprehensive Bowel Management Program that provides customized treatment for children who experience fecal incontinence.
Colorectal Transition Program
The Colorectal Transition Program helps children with congenital or acquired colorectal conditions transition their care from pediatric care providers to adult care providers.
Our Unique Approach to Pediatric Colorectal Disorders
Our division is led by world-renowned pediatric colorectal surgeon, Marc Levitt, M.D., who has expertise in treating the full spectrum of pediatric colorectal conditions and has performed over 10,000 surgeries—more than any other surgeon trained in pediatric colorectal surgery worldwide. Learn more about Dr. Levitt and our Division of Colorectal & Pelvic Reconstruction.
Our collaborative approach offers treatment from experts across multiple medical disciplines, including:
Getting Ready for Your First Appointment?
To streamline the process, we strongly encourage that you complete our intake form. Once your child’s medical records have been received, we will review their information and contact you to schedule an appointment.
Ask Dr. Levitt About Your Child's Diagnosis
Was your newborn child recently diagnosed with an anorectal malformation, imperforate anus, cloaca or Hirschsprung disease? If so, Marc Levitt, M.D., is here to provide answers to your questions.
Integrated Care
Our multidisciplinary Division of Pediatric Colorectal & Pelvic Reconstruction integrates services across all the specialties that provide care for colorectal conditions in children. Colorectal procedures are often combined with urologic and gynecologic procedures to minimize the amount of surgeries a child may require.
Why Choose Us for Pediatric Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstruction?
Make an AppointmentAs the only pediatric colorectal and pelvic reconstructive program in the nation with this level of expertise, there are many reasons to choose Children’s National for your child’s treatment and care. In addition to our integrated team, we offer:
- Access to the most experienced and renowned pediatric colorectal specialists in the field.
- Exceptional surgical expertise for even the most complex colorectal disorders.
- Dedicated, compassionate nurses who are specially-trained in caring for patients with complex pediatric colorectal disorders.
- The latest advanced diagnostic and surgical treatment, using minimally invasive techniques.
- A comprehensive Bowel Management Program to help achieve optimal bowel function.
Caring for Your Child's Colorectal Disorder
Learn how to care for your child from diagnosis to treatment, all the way through long-term aftercare.
Colorectal Employee Stories
Learn about the stories and experiences of team members in the colorectal program.
Conditions We Treat
Understanding your child's condition is an important step on your treatment journey. Learn more about the causes, symptoms and diagnosis for a variety of pediatric colorectal conditions, as well as unique treatments and research being performed at Children's National Hospital.
Patient Stories
Stella's StoryWhen she and her twin sister were born in 2019, Stella was diagnosed with an anorectal malformation. Her surgeon in Greece recommended that the family see international expert Marc Levitt, M.D., and his team for the surgery, due to his vast experience in repairing challenging cases like Stella's.
