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Rebecca Rentea, MD, General Surgery, Kansas City, MO

RebeccaMariaRenteaMDMS, MBA, FAAP, FACS

General Surgery • Kansas City, MO

Colon & Rectal Surgery, Pediatric General Surgery

associate professor- Children’s Mercy Hospital

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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 Hospital
    Nationwide Childrens HospitalFellowship, Pediatric Colorectal and Pelvic Surgery, 2017 - 2018
  • University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine
    University of Missouri-Kansas City School of MedicineFellowship, Pediatric Surgery, 2015 - 2017
  • Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals
    Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated HospitalsResidency, Surgery, 2008 - 2014
  • St. Matthew's University
    St. Matthew's UniversityClass of 2008

Certifications & Licensure

  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 2017 - 2026
  • KS State Medical License
    KS State Medical License 2019 - 2025
  • MO State Medical License
    MO State Medical License 2015 - 2025
  • WI State Medical License
    WI State Medical License 2009 - 2025
  • AL State Medical License
    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

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 Pain
    Antibiotic Treatment Alone Less Effective in Children with More Appendicitis PainMay 6th, 2022
  • More Intense Pain Tied to Failed Appendicitis Treatment in Kids
    More Intense Pain Tied to Failed Appendicitis Treatment in KidsMay 2nd, 2022

Professional Memberships

Dr. Rebecca Rentea, Dr. Rebecca Rentea, MD, Dr. R Rentea, Dr. Rebecca Maria Rentea