Pediatrics – ChristianaCare Cecil County - Elkton - Union Hospital
Pediatrics • Elkton, MD • Since 1908
About
Summary: ChristianaCare Union Hospital (Union Hospital of Cecil County) is a nonprofit, full-service community hospital in Elkton, Maryland. It has 122 beds and approximately 214 employees. The hospital offers a comprehensive range of services including emergency, medical/surgical, obstetrics, diagnostics, rehabilitation, pediatrics, psychiatry, occupational health, and cancer and diabetes care. It is nationally recognized for clinical excellence and emphasizes personalized, high-quality care. Key leadership includes Campus President Joan Pipkin-Pirrung and various directors (e.g., Patient Care Services, Surgical Services, Infection Prevention). Union Hospital is part of the ChristianaCare network and serves Cecil County residents, with careers and community education resources available. Address: 106 Bow Street, Elkton, MD 21921.
Clinic Type
Pediatrics
Address
Cecil County Pediatrics, 719 Bridge St, Elkton, MD 21921; 50 Rising Sun Towne Centre, Rising Sun, MD 21911
Phone
410-398-2700; 410-658-8180; 410-398-8899; 410-942-1115
billing@uhcc.com
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Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Vitals: 3.9/5 stars for Dr. Dina R. De Leon (11 ratings) (11 ratings and 5 written reviews)
- Yelp: 2.5/5 stars (20 reviews)
- ComplaintsBoard: 2.1/5 stars (6 complaints, 1 review)
Patients praise
- Access to world-class CHOP (Children's Hospital of Philadelphia) pediatric clinicians for inpatient and emergency care
- Friendly and professional staff at local urgent care facilities
- Availability of dedicated pediatric care units and specialized teams
Common complaints
- Instances of dissatisfaction with specific pediatric physician care in the community
- General reports of poor customer service and lack of accountability at the broader hospital system level
- Reports of long wait times and unresponsive patient relations offices
"The time and care that she gives to her patiences' is wonderful. Her accuracy in diagnosing a problem is just perfect."
— Vitals patient review for Dr. Dina R. De Leon"Dr Deleon did nothing to help my daughter... thank god she was there. Because who knows what would of happened."
— Vitals patient review for Dr. Dina R. De LeonSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- ChristianaCare Cecil County — Feb 6, 2026
- ChristianaCare hospital limits obstetric, pediatric services — Apr 8, 2026
- Labor & Delivery – ChristianaCare Cecil County — Jul 2, 2026
- ChristianaCare Union Hospital Announces Closure of Family Birth Center - ChristianaCare News — May 19, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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Summary: The page describes ChristianaCare, a private, non-profit health system serving Delaware and parts of neighboring states, with hospitals in Wilmington and Christiana (Delaware) and a ChristianaCare Union Hospital in Elkton, Maryland. It operates major centers such as the Helen F. Graham Cancer Center & Research Institute and the Center for Heart & Vascular Health, plus the Center for Women & Children's Health, HomeHealth, and preventive/rehabilitation facilities. Headquartered in Wilmington, DE, ChristianaCare runs extensive outpatient and satellite services across the region. The provided highlights list several key executives across departments but do not mention a Dr. Lester B. Horrell or a pediatric physician by that name at Elkton. If you’re seeking Dr. Lester B. Horrell, MBBS, in Elkton, MD pediatrics, this page does not confirm his affiliation; you may want to search the Elkton pediatric services or contact ChristianaCare Elkton for credentialed pediatricians.
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