When your child needs surgery, going to the best hospital is as important as finding the best surgeon. Bon Secours Richmond Health System operates four award-winning hospitals and provides a variety of pediatric medical and surgical services. At Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital, our skilled pediatric surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, and other care team members combine compassion with the latest surgical techniques to deliver expert care to your child. These healthcare professionals are dedicated to providing care for your child and seeing that his or her visit to a Bon Secours hospital is safe and successful. We know you may be nervous about your child's surgery, and we understand those feelings. Our surgeons and the team members that work with them are experts at caring for children. When you bring your child to Bon Secours, your child is in gentle, capable hands.

You may not realize it, but you and your family are also part of the care team. If you feel comfortable, your child feels comfortable. If you have any questions at any time about any aspect of your child's surgery, please ask us. Our goal is to make you and your child feel safe, comfortable, and included.

To help you and your child prepare for surgery, we have pulled together descriptions of the various care team members and have provided information on what you can expect while at the hospital. We think these pages will help you and your child better understand where you will go, who you will meet and what to expect.