Rebecca Maria Rentea MD MS, MBA, FAAP, FACS
Colon & Rectal Surgery, Pediatric General Surgery
associate professor- Children’s Mercy Hospital
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2401 Gillham Rd.Kansas City, MO 64108
Overview of Dr. Rentea
Dr. Rebecca Rentea is a pediatric surgeon at Children's Mercy in Kansas City, MO. She specializes in pediatric colorectal and pelvic reconstruction surgery and minimally invasive pediatric surgery.
Education & Training
Nationwide Childrens HospitalFellowship, Pediatric Colorectal and Pelvic Surgery, 2017 - 2018
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of MedicineFellowship, Pediatric Surgery, 2015 - 2017
Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated HospitalsResidency, Surgery, 2008 - 2014
St. Matthew's UniversityClass of 2008
Certifications & Licensure
OH State Medical License 2017 - 2026
KS State Medical License 2019 - 2025
MO State Medical License 2015 - 2025
WI State Medical License 2009 - 2025
AL State Medical License 2022 - 2023
American Board of Surgery Surgery- American Board of Surgery Pediatric Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Hirschsprung-associated Enterocolitis Action Plan: A Pictographic Tool for Caregivers of Children With Hirschsprung Disease.Elizaveta Bokova, Ismael Elhalaby, Bobby Dow, Patrick T Reeves, Rebecca M Rentea
Journal of Pediatric Surgery. 2025-03-12 - Enrollment disparities in the PCPLC's patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) study.Kate E McNevin, Lauren N Nicassio, Samuel E Rice-Townsend, Jeffrey R Avansino, Andrea Badillo
Pediatric Surgery International. 2025-03-07 - Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery for Malone Antegrade Continent Enema: Optimizing Outcomes in Pediatric Bowel Management.Ismael Elhalaby, Irene Isabel P Lim, Elizaveta Bokova, Wendy E Lewis, Christine N Feira
Journal of Pediatric Surgery. 2025-03-01
Authored Content
- Feeding Advancement and Simultaneous Transition to Discharge (FASTDischarge) After Laparoscopic GastrostomyMay 2018
- Creating a unique research plan during surgery residency5/8/2018
Press Mentions
Antibiotic Treatment Alone Less Effective in Children with More Appendicitis PainMay 6th, 2022- More Intense Pain Tied to Failed Appendicitis Treatment in KidsMay 2nd, 2022
Professional Memberships
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