Holy Cross Hospital
Patients that would definitely recommend
4% lower than the national average
Holy Cross Hospital is a medical facility located in Silver Spring, MD. This hospital has been recognized for America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™, America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™, and more.
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

America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2022, 2021)
Top 2% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality year over year

America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2022, 2021)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
Specialty Clinical Quality Awards

Gynecologic Surgery Excellence Award™ (2023, 2022, 2021)
Superior clinical outcomes in gynecological surgery

Labor and Delivery Excellence Award™ (2023, 2022, 2021)
Superior clinical care of women during and after childbirth

Obstetrics and Gynecology Excellence Award™ (2023, 2022, 2021)
Superior clinical outcomes during and after childbirth and in surgeries that treat diseases and conditions of the female reproductive system

Critical Care Excellence Award™ (2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in treating pulmonary embolism, respiratory system failure, sepsis, and diabetic emergencies

Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ (2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Appendectomy
In Hospital
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Bariatric Surgery
In Hospital
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Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
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Heart Attack
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Heart Failure
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Diabetic Emergencies
In Hospital
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Pulmonary Embolism
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Respiratory Failure
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Sepsis
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Specialty Excellence Awards

Critical Care Excellence Award™
2022
Complication Based Ratings
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Bowel Obstruction
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Colorectal Surgeries
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Gastrointestinal Bleed
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Pancreatitis
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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
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Specialty Excellence Awards

Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™
2022
Complication Based Ratings
Gynecologic Procedures
In Hospital
Hysterectomy
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards

Gynecologic Surgery Excellence Award™
2023, 2022, 2021

Obstetrics and Gynecology Excellence Award™
2023, 2022, 2021
Complication Based Ratings
C-Section Delivery
In Hospital
Vaginal Delivery
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards

Labor and Delivery Excellence Award™
2023, 2022, 2021

Obstetrics and Gynecology Excellence Award™
2023, 2022, 2021
Mortality Based Ratings
Cranial Neurosurgery
Mortality In-Hospital
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Stroke
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Complication Based Ratings
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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Pneumonia
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Complication Based Ratings
Back and Neck Surgeries (without Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Spinal Fusion
In Hospital
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Carotid Procedures
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).
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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 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
Ann Nov 29 2023
Review for Dr. Ali
Dr Boccia is a true professional. I feel secure in his more than competent care.
Patrick Morris Nov 25 2023
Review for Dr. Boccia
Every thing about this dr is wonderful he is patient kind and tells me he will find answers for me
Kathleen collins Nov 25 2023
Review for Dr. Firozvi
Location
Holy Cross Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Holy Cross Hospital located?
Holy Cross Hospital is located at 1500 Forest Glen Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Holy Cross Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Holy Cross Hospital has been awarded with America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™, America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™, Gynecologic Surgery Excellence Award™, and 4 more in the past two years.
Is Holy Cross Hospital highly rated with patients?
65% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Holy Cross Hospital score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 13 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Holy Cross Hospital?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Holy Cross Hospital profile..
How does Holy Cross Hospital rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
Healthgrades provides detailed information on hospital safety and outcomes for patients. Click here to learn more about hospital safety.
Dr. Ali is thorough, personable, a wealth of knowledge, caring and professional. I’ve been a patient for 20+ years because HE IS THE BEST and even after moving over 100 miles away, I make the trip back for my appointments. I know I can rely on his advice, diagnosis and treatment,