Marc Levitt
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Marc Levitt | |
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| Born | June 6, 1969 |
| Alma mater | University of Pennsylvania and Albert Einstein College of Medicine |
| Known for | colorectal surgery, anorectal malformations, Hirschsprung disease |
| Scientific career | |
| Institutions | Children's National Hospital, George Washington School of Medicine, Cincinnati Children's Hospital, Nationwide Children's Hospital |
Marc Aaron Levitt (born June 6, 1967, in New York, New York) is an American pediatric colorectal surgeon who specializes in the surgical treatment of complex colorectal and pelvic conditions in children.[1] He is currently the Chief of Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstruction at Children's National Hospital in Washington D.C. and Professor of Surgery and Pediatrics at the George Washington School of Medicine.[2] He works to improve colorectal care around the world by mentoring others,[3] leading mission trips to train surgeons in complex colorectal surgical techniques and donating copies of his textbooks to low-income countries.[4] Dr. Levitt is known for treating diagnoses like anorectal malformations (imperforate anus), cloacal malformations, Hirschsprung disease, and causes of fecal incontinence[5] that include spinal conditions and functional constipation.[6] Dr. Levitt's approach focuses on multi-disciplinary collaboration,[7] which has been shown to result in better patient care and outcomes.[8]
Education and Training
Dr. Levitt earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania and his medical degree from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine.[9] He later completed his general surgery residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York and did fellowships at Schneider Children's Hospital and Children's Hospital of Buffalo.[10]
Colorectal Programs
Dr. Levitt has created several collaborative colorectal programs at pediatric hospitals.[11] He first created colorectal departments at Cincinnati Children's Hospital[12][13] and Nationwide Children's Hospital.[14] In 2019, he moved to Children's National Hospital in Washington, DC to start the first colorectal program there[2]. Dr. Levitt co-founded the Pediatric Colorectal and Pelvic Learning Consortium (PCPLC),[15] an organization that collaborates with colorectal centers worldwide. In addition, he is the founder of the Colorectal Team Overseas (CTO), an organization that sends colorectal-trained providers to developing countries to offer care and education for patients[16]
Publications and Activities
Dr. Levitt has written 5 textbooks[17][18] on colorectal conditions and authored many related scientific publications.[19] Dr. Levitt has recorded a series of educational materials and live surgery presentations about colorectal conditions[20] and a series of webinars and podcasts on GlobalCastMD.[21] He also gave a TEDx Talk about the importance of collaborative, multi-disciplinary care for the treatment of colorectal issues.[22]
References
- ↑ "Marc Levitt". PCPLC Conference. Retrieved 2025-07-07.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Marc Levitt, MD - at Children's National Hospital - Washington, DC - Pediatric Colon and Rectal Surgery".
- ↑ "Mentorship Monday: Dr. Marc Levitt - Ohana One". blog.ohanaone.one. 2022-08-15. Retrieved 2025-07-03.
- ↑ teden (2021-01-28). "Gifting Books to Pediatric Surgeons in Low and Middle-income Countries". Taylor & Francis Newsroom. Retrieved 2025-07-03.
- ↑ Collins, Robert (2013-06-18). "Encopresis Experts – My Visit with Dr. Marc Levitt". Encopresis - Soiling Solutions. Retrieved 2025-07-03.
- ↑ "Here's What You Need To Know About Peppermint Oil Helping Constipation". Romper. 2024-02-20. Retrieved 2025-06-12.
- ↑ Phillips, Jeb (2019-04-19). "Worth It: Why Wrestling Through the Logistical Challenges of a Multidisciplinary Colorectal Center Matters – Pediatrics Nationwide". Retrieved 2025-05-01.
- ↑ Vilanova-Sánchez, Alejandra; Reck, Carlos Albert; Wood, Richard J.; Garcia Mauriño, Cristina; Gasior, Alessandra C.; Dyckes, Robert E.; McCracken, Katherine; Weaver, Laura; Halleran, Devin R.; Diefenbach, Karen; Minzler, Dennis; Rentea, Rebecca M.; Ching, Christina B.; Jayanthi, Venkata Rama; Fuchs, Molly (2018). "Impact on Patient Care of a Multidisciplinary Center Specializing in Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstruction". Frontiers in Surgery. 5: 68. doi:10.3389/fsurg.2018.00068. ISSN 2296-875X. PMC 6254132. PMID 30510931.
- ↑ "Marc Levitt, MD - at Children's National Hospital - Washington, DC - Pediatric Colon and Rectal Surgery". appointments.childrensnational.org. Retrieved 2025-06-12.
- ↑ "Dr. Marc A. Levitt". US News & World Report.
- ↑ Daum, Michelle (2014-04-09). "Dr Marc Levitt speaks about The Center for Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstruction at Nationwide Children's Hospital". DoctorDaum.com. Retrieved 2025-07-03.
- ↑ Collins, Robert (2013-06-18). "Encopresis Experts – My Visit with Dr. Marc Levitt". Encopresis - Soiling Solutions. Retrieved 2025-05-01.
- ↑ Abelson, Reed (2007-09-15). "Managing Outcomes Helps a Children's Hospital Climb in Renown". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2025-06-12.
- ↑ Dispatch, Misti Crane, The Columbus. "Children's team at colorectal center takes specialized approach". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved 2025-05-01.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ↑ "Pediatric Colorectal and Pelvic Learning Consortium (PCPLC)". www.pcplc.org. Retrieved 2025-05-01.
- ↑ "CTO - Colorectal Team Overseas". CTO - Colorectal Team Overseas. Retrieved 2025-05-01.
- ↑ "Marc A. Levitt Author Page". Amazon.
- ↑ "Pediatric Colorectal Surgery - Book Series - Routledge & CRC Press". www.routledge.com. Retrieved 2025-06-12.
- ↑ ""Levitt MA"[Author] - Search Results - PubMed". PubMed. Retrieved 2025-05-01.
- ↑ "Pediatric Colorectal". expertsinsurgery.com. Retrieved 2025-02-06.
- ↑ "GlobalCast MD › Video Library". videolibrary.globalcastmd.com. Retrieved 2025-02-06.
- ↑ TEDx Talks (2016-12-02). Time for some patient driven change | Marc Levitt | TEDxColumbus. Retrieved 2025-02-05 – via YouTube.
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