Children and their families can conveniently access a Children's National Medical Center pediatric surgeon at Holy Cross Hospital.

Our surgeons are supported by fellowship-trained pediatric anesthesiologists and pediatric radiologists, and work closely with our nurses and our child life specialist to ensure that before, during and after surgery, the unique needs of your child are being met.

Cynthia Gingalewski, MD, a Children's National Medical Center pediatric surgeon, offers outpatient pediatric surgical services at Holy Cross Hospital each Monday, including surgical evaluation and outpatient surgeries. Call 202-476-2778 for more information or to make an appointment.

Pre-Surgical Education Tours

Holy Cross Hospital offers pre-surgical educational tours to help you and your child better understand the procedures and processes, answer questions and address any concerns.

To schedule a tour, please call our child life specialist at 301-754-7613.

Pediatric Center

Pediatric surgery patients are cared for in the Pediatric Center located on the eighth floor of Holy Cross Hospital. If a child must remain in the hospital overnight, a sleeper chair will be provided for one parent to spend the night.