RebeccaMariaRenteaMDMS, MBA, FAAP, FACS

Colon & Rectal Surgery, Pediatric General Surgery

associate professor- Children’s Mercy Hospital

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.

Office
2401 Gillham Rd.
Kansas City, MO 64108
Book by Phone+1(816) 323-5341

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

Global Strategies for Postoperative Care and Bowel Management in Patients With Anorectal Malformations: Varied Practices and Barriers.
Elizaveta Bokova, Ismael Elhalaby, Wendy Jo Svetanoff, Taiwo A Lawal, Marc A Levitt
Journal of Pediatric Surgery. 2024-12-01
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. 2024-11-29
Outcomes Following Fecal Diversion for Intractable Hirschsprung Associated Enterocolitis: A Study From the Pediatric Colorectal and Pelvic Learning Consortium.
Abigail J Alexander, Scott S Short, Kelly Austin, Jeffrey R Avansino, Andrea Badillo
Journal of Pediatric Surgery. 2024-11-26

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