Holy Cross Germantown Hospital
Patients that would definitely recommend
4% lower than the national average
Holy Cross Germantown Hospital is a medical facility located in Germantown, MD. This hospital has been recognized for Patient Safety Excellence Award™ and Labor and Delivery Excellence Award™.
Awards
Healthgrades awards tell you which hospitals deliver superior quality care. Healthgrades evaluates hospital performance using objective quality measures including clinical outcomes and patient safety, as well as patient experience.
Learn more about our awards methodologyHospital Quality Awards

Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2020)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
Specialty Clinical Quality Awards

Labor and Delivery Excellence Award™ (2020)
Superior clinical care of women during and after childbirth
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Appendectomy
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Bariatric Surgery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Heart Attack
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Heart Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Mortality Based Ratings
Respiratory Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Sepsis
Mortality In-Hospital
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Mortality Based Ratings
Bowel Obstruction
Mortality In-Hospital
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Colorectal Surgeries
Mortality In-Hospital
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Gastrointestinal Bleed
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Complication Based Ratings
Gynecologic Procedures
In Hospital
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C-Section Delivery
In Hospital
Vaginal Delivery
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards

Labor and Delivery Excellence Award™
2020
Mortality Based Ratings
Stroke
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Complication Based Ratings
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Pneumonia
Mortality In-Hospital
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Complication Based Ratings
Spinal Fusion
In Hospital
Patient Experience
Patient experience measures tell you how patients felt about the care they received at the hospital. These measures are based on the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
Learn more about patient experienceHoly Cross Germantown Hospital
National Average
Communication with doctors
Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
Communication with nurses
Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
Responsiveness of hospital staff
Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff
Communication about medicines
Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients
Discharge Information
Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home
Care Transition
Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital
Holy Cross Germantown Hospital
National Average
Quietness
Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night
Cleanliness
Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean
Providers
Provider Reviews
Robert McLearen Jun 16 2022
Review for Dr. Wang
my last appt, Jan 2021, Dr Nayfeh gave me referal for a shoe lift. THe local foot dr recommended a brace, which did not work. have found serveral dr that can do the lift, but want to verify with Dr Nayfeh, that the Right Leg imeasurement is 7.5 cm shorter then the left.. thank you clayton l...
Clayton L Siber Jun 16 2022
Review for Dr. Nayfeh
I met Dr Zahir first time today, impressed by his professional manner, patience and recommendations!
Tim Tang Jun 02 2022
Review for Dr. Zahir
Dr Gwinn is the BEST Surgeon! If it weren’t for him, I probably wouldn’t be able to walk today.
Maria Augst May 24 2022
Review for Dr. Gwinn
Impressed with Dr. Zahir and his kind personality in treating my neck pain! Thorough, helpful, plus his office staff is amazing! Highly, highly recommend!!!
Barbara Smith May 19 2022
Review for Dr. Zahir
Location
Holy Cross Germantown Hospital
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She performed her duties as a doctor very well. Only problem I had was when she closed her office without providing me with any advanced notice. I would recommend selecting a different doctor if you are in the market