Marc A. Levitt, MD
Title
Associate Director, Colorectal Center for Children
Appointment
Associate Professor of Surgery
Email
marc.levitt@cchmc.org
Phone
513-636-3240
Fax
513-636-3248
Bio
Marc A. Levitt, MD, associate director of the Colorectal Center, joined the staff of Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center on June 1, 2005.
Dr. Levitt was recruited from Schneider Children's Hospital of the North Shore – Long Island Jewish Health System in New Hyde Park, New York.
Dr. Levitt received his undergraduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania, and his medical degree from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, where he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Society.
Dr. Levitt completed his general surgery residency at the Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York and also served as a clinical and research fellow in pediatric colorectal surgery with Dr. Alberto Peña, at Schneider Children's Hospital.
Dr. Levitt completed his pediatric surgery fellowship at the Children's Hospital of Buffalo, and was a pediatric surgical attending there, serving as the clinical director of their Pediatric Miniature Access Surgery Center.
Dr. Levitt's interests include pediatric colorectal surgery and pediatric minimally invasive surgery.
Credentials
MD: Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Residency: General Surgery, Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York.
Fellowhip: Pediatric Surgery, Children's Hospital of Buffalo.
Certification: General Surgery, 2000; Pediatric Surgery, 2002.
Awards and Honors
- Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, 1993.
- The Arthur H. Aufses, Sr. Prize in Surgery, Mount Sinai Medical Center, 1999.
- Best medical student paper, The Mount Sinai Medical Journal, 1999.
- Research Award, Medical Alumni Association, University at Buffalo, Spring Clinical Day, "Minimal Access Surgery Center of Western New York", 2000.
Research
Publications, Most Recent
Levitt, M.A., Falcone, R.A. Jr., Peña, A. Pediatric Fecal Incontinence. Fecal Incontinence: Diagnosis and Treatment., 2007; pp. 341-352.
Langer, J., Caty, M.G., de la Torre, L., Georgeson, K., Haddad, M., Hutson, J., Levitt, M.A., Pena, A. IPEG Colorectal Panel. Journal of Laparoendoscopic and Advanced Surgical Techniques, 2007; 17:77-100.
Peña, A., Elicevik, M., Levitt, M.A. Reoperations in Hirschsprung disease. Journal of Pediatric Surgery , 2007; 42: 1008-1014.
Peña, A., Grasshoff, S., Levitt, M.A. Reoperations in Anorectal Malformations. Journal of Pediatric Surgery, 2007; 42:318-325.
Falcone, R.A., Levitt, M.A., Pena, A., Bates, M. Increased Heritability of Certain Types of Anorectal Malformations. Journal of Pediatric Surgery, 2007; 42:124-128.
Levitt, M.A., Peña, A. Management in the Newborn Period. Anorectal Malformations in Children, 2006; pp. 289-294.
Levitt, M.A., Peña, A. Operative Management of Anomalies in Male. Anorectal Malformations in Children, 2006; pp. 295-302.
Levitt, M.A., Peña, A. Operative Management of Anomalies in Female. Anorectal Malformations in Children, 2006; pp. 303-306.
Levitt, M.A., Peña, A. Treatment of Cloacas. Anorectal Malformations in Children, 2006, pp. 307-314.
Levitt, M.A., Peña, A. Complications after the Treatment of ARM and Redo operations. Anorectal Malformations in Children, 2006; pp. 319-328.
Levitt, M.A., Peña, A. Treatment of Fecal Incontinence. Anorectal Malformations in Children, 2006; pp. 377-384.
Levitt, M.A., Peña, A. Treatment of Chronic Constipation and Resection of the Inert Rectum. Anorectal Malformations in Children, 2006; pp. 415-420.
Peña, A., Levitt, M.A. Imperforate Anus. Pediatric Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease, 3rd edition, 2006; pp.749-755.
Peña, A., Levitt, M.A. Anorectal Malformations. Pediatric Surgery, 6th Edition, 2006; pp.1566-1589.
Peña, A., Levitt, M.A. Anorectal Malformations. Operative Pediatric Surgery, 6th Edition, 2006; pp. 479-502.
Peña, A., Levitt, M.A. Cloaca. Operative Pediatric Surgery, 6th Edition, 2006; pp. 503-520.
Peña, A., Levitt, M.A. Neurogenic Bladder and Anorectal Malformations. Pediatric Neurogenic Bladder Dysfunction, 2006; pp. 85-88.
Peña, A., Levitt, M.A. Surgical Treatment of Hirschsprung's Disease. Constipation, Etiology, Evolution, and Management, 2nd Edition, 2006; pp. 221-234.
Peña, A., Levitt, M.A. Anorectal Malformations, Experience with the Posterior Sagittal Approach. Long-term Outcomes; Pediatric Surgery and Urology, 2nd Edition; pp. 401-415.
Pena, A., Migotto-Krieger, M., Levitt, M.A. Colostomy in anorectal malformations: a procedure with serious but preventable complications. Journal of Pediatric Surgery, 2006; 41:748-756.
Levitt, M.A., Peña, A. Imperforate anus, malrotation, and Hirschsprung's disease: a rare and important association. Journal Pediatric Surgery, 2006; 41:1942-43.
Dobruskin, L., Gates, R.L., Hong, A.R., Levitt, M.A. Infrared Illumination during Thoracoscopic Excision of Mediastinal Bronchogenic Cysts. Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques, 2005; 15: 84-86.
Levitt, M.A., Peña, A. Pitfalls in the Management of Newborn Cloacas. Pediatric Surgery International, 2005; 21:264-269.
Belizon, A., Levitt, M.A., Shoshany, G., Rodriguez, G., Peña, A. Rectal Prolapse following Posterior Sagittal Anorectoplasty for Anorectal Malformations. Journal of Pediatric Surgery, 2005; 40:192-196.
Shaul, D., Monforte, H.L., Levitt, M.A., Hong, A.R., Peña, A. Surgical Management of Perineal Masses in Patients with Imperforate Anus. Journal of Pediatric Surgery, 2005; 40:188-191.
Levitt, M.A., Peña, A. Outcomes from the Correction of Anorectal Malformations. Current Opinion in Pediatrics, 2005; 17:394-401.
Levitt, M.A., Peña, A. Follow-up and Management of Children Operated on for Anorectal Malformations or Hirschsprung's Disease – Including Management of Fecal Incontinence (Bowel Management Program). Pull Thru Network Bulletin, 2005; 14: 1-10.
Levitt, M.A., Peña, A. Surgery and Constipation: When, How, Yes, or No?Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, 2005; 41:S58-S60.
Tantoco, L., Levitt, M.A., Glick, P.L. The History of Pediatric Minimally Invasive Surgery. Pediatric Minimal Access Surgery, 2005; pp. 7-14.
Peña, A., Levitt, M.A. Anorectal Anomalies. Pediatric Surgery, 2005; pp. 289-312.
Levitt, M.A., Tantoco, J.C. Instruments in Laparoscopy and Thoracoscopy. Operative Endoscopy and Endoscopic Surgery in Infants and Children, 2005; pp. 37-45.
Peña, A., Levitt, M.A. Pediatric Surgical Problems. Colon and Rectal Surgery, 5th Edition, 2005; pp 555-603.
Peña, A., Levitt, M.A. Imperforate Anus and Cloacal Malformations. Pediatric Surgery, 4th Edition, 2005; pp. 496-517.
Paidas, C.N., Levitt, M.A., Peña, A. Rectum and Anus. Principles and Practice of Pediatric Surgery, 2005; pp. 1395-1436.
Peña, A., Levitt, M.A., Hong, A.R., Midulla, P.S. Surgical Management of Cloacal Malformations: A Review of 339 Patients. Journal of Pediatric Surgery, 2004; 39:470-479.
Tantoco, J.G., Levitt, M.A., Hollands, C.M., Brisseau, G.F., Caty, M.G., Glick, P.L. Reduced Social Morbidity of Laparoscopic Appendectomy in Children. American Surgeon, 2004; 70:779-782.
Peña, A., Levitt, M.A. Common Complications of Gastrointestinal and Hepatobiliary Surgery in Children – How to Identify Them and What to Do; Hirschsprung's Disease and Anorectal Malformations. Urgencies in Pediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 2004; pp. 1101-1107.
Professional Organization Memberships
Special Interests
- Colorectal surgery
- Minimally invasive surgery
Presentations, Most Recent
Mak, G.Z., Levitt, M.A., Falcone, R.A., Pena, A. Exstrophy - pull-through or permanent stoma? A review of 53 patients. Pediatric Surgical Association. Orlando, Florida; May 26, 2007.
Matarazzo, N.P., Meinzen-Derr, J.K., Rodriguez, G., Louden, E., Falcone, R.A., Levitt, M.A., Peña, A., Bates, M.B. Beyond VACTERL: Different Types of Anorectal Malformations Are Associated with Different Combinations of Other Congenital Anomalies. Pediatric Academic Societies' Annual Meeting. Toronto, Canada; May 5-8, 2007.
Levitt, M.A. Ulcerative Colitis. What's different in Pediatrics? Society for American Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Surgery. Las Vegas, Nevada; April 19, 2007.
Levitt, M.A. Postoperative Challenges in Anorectal Malformations. Pediatric Surgery Grand Rounds. Columbus Children's Hospital; February 21, 2007.
Levitt, M.A. Postoperative Challenges in Anorectal Malformations. Pediatric Surgery Grand Rounds. Hospital for Sick Children; February 21, 2007.
Levitt, M.A. Pitfalls in the Management of Anorectal Malformations. Pediatric Surgery Grand Rounds, Oregon Health Sciences. Portland, Oregon; December 4, 2006.
Levitt, M.A. Management of Anorectal Malformations. Pediatric Grand Rounds, Oregon Health Sciences. Portland, Oregon; December 4, 2006.
Levitt, M.A. The Tethered Spinal Cord in Patients with Anorectal Malformations. 42nd Course, The Surgical Treatment of Anorectal Malformations. Cincinnati Children's; November 7-9, 2006.
Levitt, M.A. Bowel Management Challenging Cases. 42nd Course, The Surgical Treatment of Anorectal Malformations. Cincinnati Children's; November 7-9, 2006.
Levitt, M.A. Newborn managemend in Anorectal Malformations. 42nd Course, The Surgical Treatment of Anorectal Malformations. Cincinnati Children's; November 7-9, 2006.
Elicevik, M., Levitt, M.A., Peña, A. Reoperations for Hirschsprung's disease. National Congress of Pediatric Surgery. Adana, Turkey; November 4-8, 2006.
Levitt, M.A. Setting up for Advanced Minimally Invasive Surgery in Children. Miniature Access Surgery Center, Pediatric Surgery Fellows Training Course. Children's Hospital of Buffalo, Buffalo, New York; November 3-4, 2006.
Bates, M., Levitt, M.A., Peña, A. Genetics of Anorectal Malformations: Increased Heritability of Certain Phenotypes. North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition Annual meeting. Orlando City, Florida; October 19-22, 2006.
Frey, A.S., Alam, S., Levitt, M.A., Sheldon, C., Peña, A. Orchioepididymitis in Patients with Anorectal Malformations: A Common Unrecognized Problem. American Academy of Pediatrics. Atlanta, Georgia; October 6-8, 2006.
Peña, A., Elicevik, M., Levitt, M.A., Sheldon, C., Peña, A. Reoperations in Hirschsprung's Disease. American Academy of Pediatrics. Atlanta, GA; October 6-8, 2006.
Alam, S., Levitt, M.A., Frey, A., Sheldon, C., Peña, A. The Posterior Sagittal Approach for Genitourinary Pathology. American Academy of Pediatrics. Atlanta, GA; October 6-8, 2006.
Levitt, MA. Management of the Colon in Cloacal Exstrophy. American Academy of Pediatrics, Symposium on Cloacal Exstrophy. Atlanta, GA; October 7, 2006.
Grasshoff, S., Levitt, M.A., Peña, A. Reoperations in Anorectal Malformations. British Association of Pediatric Surgeons. Stockholm, Sweden; July 19-21, 2006.
Peña, A., Levitt, M.A., Falcone, R.A. Transanal Rectosigmoid Resection for Severe Idiopathic Constipation. Colorectal Club. Helsinki, Finland; July 15, 2006.
Levitt, M.A. Gynecologic Concerns in Patients with Persistent Cloaca. 41st Course, The Surgical Treatment of Anorectal Malformations. Cincinnati Children's; June 7-9, 2006.
Levitt, M.A. The Tethered Spinal Cord in Patients with Anorectal Malformations. 41st Course, The Surgical Treatment of Anorectal Malformations. Cincinnati Children's; June 7-9, 2006.
Levitt, M.A. Bowel Management Challenging Cases. 41h Course, The Surgical Treatment of Anorectal Malformations. Cincinnati Children's; June 7-9, 2006
Peña, A., Levitt, M.A., Falcone, R.A. Transanal Rectosigmoid Resection for Severe Idiopathic Constipation. National Institute of Pediatrics, Mexico City, Annual Meeting. Cincinnati, Ohio; June 4, 2006.
Falcone, R.A., Levitt, M.A., Pena, A., Bates, M. Increased Heritability of Certain Types of Anorectal Malformations. American Pediatric Surgical Association 37th Annual Meeting. Hilton Head, South Carolina; May 21-24, 2006.
Inge, T., Garcia, V., Alonso, M., Levitt, M.A. Danger Zone in Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery. International Pediatric Endosurgery Group. Dallas, Texas; April 27, 2006.
Levitt, M.A. Radiology in Anorectal Malformations. 40th Course, The Surgical Treatment of Anorectal Malformations. Cincinnati Children's; November 17-19, 2005.
Levitt, M.A. Anorectal Malformations, Newborn Management. 40th Course, The Surgical Treatment of Anorectal Malformations. Cincinnati Children's; November 17-19, 2005.
Levitt, M.A. Gynecologic Concerns in Patients with Persistent Cloaca. 40th Course, The Surgical Treatment of Anorectal Malformations. Cincinnati Children's; November 17-19, 2005.
Levitt, M.A. The Tethered Spinal Cord in Patients with Anorectal Malformations. 38th Course, The Surgical Treatment of Anorectal Malformations. Cincinnati Children's; November 17-19, 2005.
Pena, A., Krieger, M., Levitt, M.A. Colostomy in Anorectal Malformations: A Procedure with Serious but Preventable Complications. American Academy of Pediatrics, Surgical Section. Washington, D.C.; October 9-11, 2005.
Levitt, M.A. Advantages and Disadvantages of Minimally Invasive Surgery in the Management of Anorectal Malformations. Pediatric Surgery Symposium. Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh; September 28, 2005.
Levitt, M.A. Newborn Management in Anorectal Malformations. Colorectal Symposium. Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh; September 26-27, 2005.
Levitt, M.A. Radiology in Anorectal Malformations. Colorectal Symposium. Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh; September 26-27, 2005.
Levitt, M.A. Gynecologic Concerns in Anorectal Malformations. Colorectal Symposium. Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh; September 26-27, 2005.
Levitt, M.A. The Tethered Spinal Cord in Anorectal Malformations. Colorectal Symposium. Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh; September 26-27, 2005.
Levitt, M.A. Pitfalls in the Management of Anorectal Malformations. Colorectal Symposium. Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh; September 26-27, 2005.
Levitt, M.A., Peña, A. Surgery and Constipation: When, How, Yes, or No? European Pediatric Motility Gastroenterology Meeting. Amsterdam, Netherlands; September 14-17, 2005.
Levitt, M.A. Surgery and Constipation. When, How, Yes, or No? Third European Pediatric Gastrointestinal Motility Congress. Amsterdam, Netherlands; September 14-17, 2005.
Levitt, M.A. Newborn to Potty Training for Patients with Anorectal Malformations. Parents Educational Symposium. Cincinnati Children's; September 4, 2005.
Levitt, M.A. Anorectal Malformations, Newborn Management, Potty Training, Bowel Management. Pull-thru Network Parents Symposium. Anaheim, California; August 5, 2005.
Levitt, M.A. Anorectal Malformations. United Ostomy Association Conference. Anaheim, California; August 5, 2005.
Levitt, M.A. Radiology in Anorectal Malformations. 38th Course, The Surgical Treatment of Anorectal Malformations. Cincinnati Children's; July 21-23, 2005.
Levitt, M.A. Gynecologic Concerns in Patients with Persistent Cloaca. 38th Course, The Surgical Treatment of Anorectal Malformations. Cincinnati Children's; July 21-23, 2005.
Levitt, M.A. The Tethered Spinal Cord in Patients with Anorectal Malformations. 38th Course, The Surgical Treatment of Anorectal Malformations. Cincinnati Children's; July 21-23, 2005.
Levitt, M.A., Peña, A. Prenatal Diagnosis in Anorectal Malformations. Colorectal Club. Dublin, Ireland; July 10, 2005.
Levitt, M.A. Controversies in Anorectal Malformations. Pediatric Surgery Conference, Mexican Association of Pediatrics. Monterrey, Mexico; May 5-6, 2005.
Levitt, M.A. Controversies in Hirschsprung's Disease. Pediatric Surgery Conference, Mexican Association of Pediatrics. Monterrey, Mexico; May 5-6, 2005.
Levitt, M.A. Surgical Treatment of Hirschsprung's Disease. Pediatric Surgery Conference, Mexican Association of Pediatrics. Monterrey, Mexico; May 5-6, 2005.
Levitt, M.A. Perineal abscess and fistulae. Pediatric Surgery Conference, Mexican Association of Pediatrics. Monterrey, Mexico; May 5-6, 2005.
Levitt, M.A. Idiopathic Constipation and Bowel Management. Pediatric Surgery Conference, Mexican Association of Pediatrics. Monterrey, Mexico; May 5-6, 2005.
Levitt, M.A. Surgical treatment of anorectal malformations. Pediatric Surgery Conference, Mexican Association of Pediatrics. Monterrey, Mexico; May 5-6, 2005.
Levitt, M.A. Principles of Advanced Pediatric Minimally Invasive Surgery. Pediatric Surgery Fellows MIS Course, SAGES. Ft. Lauderdale, Florida; April 13-14, 2005.
Levitt, M.A. Pitfalls and Controversies in the Management of Anorectal Malformations. Grand Rounds, Department of Surgery, Children's Hospital of Alabama. Birmingham, Alabama; February 15, 2005.
Levitt, M.A. Radiology in Anorectal Malformations. 37th Course, The Surgical Treatment of Anorectal Malformations. Schneider Children's Hospital, Long Island Jewish Medical Center; November 15-17, 2004.
Levitt, M.A. Gynecologic Concerns in Patients with Persistent Cloaca. 37th Course, The Surgical Treatment of Anorectal Malformations. Schneider Children's Hospital, Long Island Jewish Medical Center; November 15-17, 2004.
Levitt, M.A. The Tethered Spinal Cord in Patients with Anorectal Malformations. 37th Course, The Surgical Treatment of Anorectal Malformations. Schneider Children's Hospital, Long Island Jewish Medical Center; November 15-17, 2004.
Levitt, M.A., Peña, A. The Total Urogenital Mobilization in the Management of Cloacal Malformations. American College of Surgeons, Pediatric Surgery Video Session. New Orleans, Louisiana; October 11, 2004.
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