Meet Our Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstructive (CCPR) Team

The Center for Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstruction brings together some of the best surgeons and doctors in the world. Our experts in Urology, Gynecology, Gastroenterology and Radiology have one goal in mind: expert, individualized care for every patient.

Our skilled and caring nurse practitioners, registered nurses, social workers and support staff will take care of your family every step of the way so you can stay focused on what matters most: your child.

Chief

Richard Wood

Richard J. Wood, MD

Pediatric Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstructive Sur

Richard J. Wood, MD

Pediatric Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstructive Sur
  • 700 Childrens Dr
  • Columbus, OH 43205
  • (614) 722-4086

Medical Director

Nationwide Children's Hospital Medical Professional

Daniel G. DaJusta, MD

Pediatric Urology

Daniel G. DaJusta, MD

Pediatric Urology
  • 700 Children's Dr
  • Columbus, OH 43205
  • (614) 722-6630
Nationwide Children's Hospital Medical Professional

Geri D. Hewitt, MD

Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology

Geri D. Hewitt, MD

Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
  • 700 Children's Dr
  • Columbus, OH 43205
  • (614) 722-2250
Nationwide Children's Hospital Medical Professional

Desalegn T. Yacob, MD

Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition

Desalegn T. Yacob, MD

Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
  • 700 Children's Dr
  • Columbus, OH 43205
  • (614) 722-3450

Physician Team

Nationwide Children's Hospital Medical Professional

Carlo Di Lorenzo, MD

Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition

Carlo Di Lorenzo, MD

Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
  • 700 Children's Dr
  • Columbus, OH 43205
  • (614) 722-3450
Nationwide Children's Hospital Medical Professional

Peter L. Lu, MD

Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition

Peter L. Lu, MD

Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
  • 700 Children's Dr
  • Columbus, OH 43205
  • (614) 722-3450
Neetu Bali

Neetu B. Puri, MD, MPH

Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition

Neetu B. Puri, MD, MPH

Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
  • 700 Children's Dr
  • Columbus, OH 43205
  • (614) 722-3450
Nationwide Children's Hospital Medical Professional

Benjamin P. Thompson, DO

Body Radiology

Benjamin P. Thompson, DO

Body Radiology
  • 700 Children's Dr
  • E4A
  • Columbus, OH 43205
  • (614) 722-2289
Nationwide Children's Hospital Medical Professional

Karla K.H. Vaz, MD

Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition

Karla K.H. Vaz, MD

Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
  • 700 Children's Dr
  • Columbus, OH 43205
  • (614) 722-3450
Kent Williams

Kent C. Williams, MD

Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition

Kent C. Williams, MD

Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
  • 700 Children's Dr
  • Columbus, OH 43205
  • (614) 722-3450

Surgeon Team

Karen Diefenbach

Karen A. Diefenbach, MD

General Pediatric Surgery

Karen A. Diefenbach, MD

General Pediatric Surgery
  • 700 Children's Dr
  • Columbus, OH 43205
  • (614) 722-3900
Yueyang Fei

Yueyang F. Fei, MD

Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology

Yueyang F. Fei, MD

Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
  • 700 Children's Dr
  • Columbus, OH 43205
  • (614) 722-2250
Nationwide Children's Hospital Medical Professional

Molly E. Fuchs, MD

Pediatric Urology

Molly E. Fuchs, MD

Pediatric Urology
  • 700 Children's Dr
  • Columbus, OH 43205
  • (614) 722-6630
Nationwide Children's Hospital Medical Professional

Alessandra C. Gasior, DO

Pediatric Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstructive Sur

Alessandra C. Gasior, DO

Pediatric Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstructive Sur
  • 700 Childrens Dr
  • Columbus, OH 43205
  • (614) 722-4086
Ihab Halaweish

Ihab F. Halaweish, MD

General Pediatric Surgery

Ihab F. Halaweish, MD

General Pediatric Surgery
  • 700 Children's Dr
  • Columbus, OH 43205
  • (614) 722-3900
Christopher A Iobst

Christopher A. Iobst, MD

Orthopedics

Christopher A. Iobst, MD

Orthopedics
  • 405 Butterfly Gardens Drive
  • Columbus, OH 43215
  • (614) 722-5175
Nationwide Children's Hospital Medical Professional

V. Rama Jayanthi, MD

Pediatric Urology

V. Rama Jayanthi, MD

Pediatric Urology
  • 700 Children's Dr
  • Columbus, OH 43205
  • (614) 722-6630
Chelsea Kebodeaux

Chelsea A. Kebodeaux, MD

Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology

Chelsea A. Kebodeaux, MD

Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
  • 700 Children's Dr
  • Columbus, OH 43205
  • (614) 722-2250
Nationwide Children's Hospital Medical Professional

Jeffrey R. Leonard, MD

Pediatric Neurosurgery

Jeffrey R. Leonard, MD

Pediatric Neurosurgery
  • 700 Children's Dr
  • Columbus, OH 43205
  • (614) 722-2010

Nurse Practitioner Team

Nationwide Children's Hospital Medical Professional

Sarah K. Driesbach, FNP

Pediatric Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstructive Sur

Sarah K. Driesbach, FNP

Pediatric Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstructive Sur
  • Patient Care Services
  • 700 Children's Dr
  • Columbus, OH 43205
  • (614) 722-6336
Nationwide Children's Hospital Staff, Mitchell Ellinger

Mitchell D. Ellinger, PCPNP

Pediatric Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstructive Sur

Mitchell D. Ellinger, PCPNP

Pediatric Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstructive Sur
  • Patient Care Services
  • 700 Children's Dr
  • Columbus, OH 43205
  • (614) 722-6336

Molly G. Huskisson, ACPNP

Pediatric Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstructive Sur

Molly G. Huskisson, ACPNP

Pediatric Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstructive Sur
  • 700 Children's Dr
  • Columbus, OH 43205
  • (614) 722-4766
Nationwide Children's Hospital Staff, Ryan Schoonover

Ryan C. Schoonover, PCPNP

Pediatric Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstructive Sur

Ryan C. Schoonover, PCPNP

Pediatric Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstructive Sur
  • Patient Care Service
  • 700 Children's Dr
  • Columbus, OH 43205
  • (614) 722-8978
Nationwide Children's Hospital Medical Professional

Pooja P. Zahora, FNP

Pediatric Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstructive Sur

Pooja P. Zahora, FNP

Pediatric Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstructive Sur
  • Patient Care Services
  • 700 Children's Dr
  • Columbus, OH 43205
  • (614) 722-6336

Physician Assistant Team

Nationwide Children's Hospital Staff, Susan Kasubick-Tillman

Susan Kasubick-Tillman, PA

Pediatric Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstructive Sur

Susan Kasubick-Tillman, PA

Pediatric Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstructive Sur
  • 700 Children's Dr
  • Columbus, OH 43205
  • (614) 722-4766

Megan E. Kroger, PA

Pediatric Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstructive Sur

Megan E. Kroger, PA

Pediatric Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstructive Sur
  • 700 Children's Dr
  • Columbus, OH 43205
  • (614) 722-4766

Leadership

Nationwide Children's Hospital Medical Professional

Kristina M. Booth, FNP

Pediatric Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstructive Sur

Kristina M. Booth, FNP

Pediatric Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstructive Sur
  • Patient Care Services
  • 700 Children's Drive
  • Columbus, OH 43205
  • (614) 722-4086
Vannessa Moses, Service Line Administrator, Cardiac Diagnostic

Vanessa Moses, MBA

Service Line Administrator

Vanessa Moses, MBA

Service Line Administrator
Jessica Thomas

Jessica Thomas, BSN, RN

RN Clinical Leader

Jessica Thomas, BSN, RN

RN Clinical Leader
Nationwide Children's Hospital Medical Professional

Stephanie J. Vyrostek, RN, BSN

Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery

Stephanie J. Vyrostek, RN, BSN

Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery
  • 700 Children's Dr.
  • Columbus, OH 43205
  • (614)722-4086
Nationwide Children's CCPR Staff, Aja Wright

Aja M. Wright, BSHCA,

Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstruction
Business Office Coordinator

Aja M. Wright, BSHCA,

Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstruction
Business Office Coordinator

Nursing Team

  • Jordan Bolden, BSN, RN
  • Marissa Condon, BSN, RN
  • Jackie Cronau, BSN, RN
  • Natalie Debacco, BSN, RN
  • Hannah Holvey BSN, RN
  • Nora Plisga, BSN, RN
  • Haley Stauffenger, BSN, RN
  • Lena Zeitler, MSN, RN

Administrative Team

  • Angenette Anthony
  • Charlene Bonano
  • Barbara Butler
  • Brittany Clay
  • Sacha Ryan
  • Ashanti Smith
  • Elizabeth Windon-Bowling

Psychosocial Team

  • Connor McDanel, LISW-S, Social Work
  • Karissa Miller, MSW, LSW, Social Work
  • Rose Schroedl, PhD, Psychologist
  • Kate Williams, CCLS, Child Life Specialist

Pelvic Floor Physical Therapists

  • Erin Gates, PT
  • Megan Hockey, PT
  • Kimberly Scarberry, PT
  • Ilene Crabtree, PT
  • Rachel Ferrante, PT
  • Caroline Wolford, PT
  • Ashley Hornbeck, PT