Best Hospitals in Washington, DC
How we picked them: Of all 59 hospitals in the Washington DC metropolitan area, the 23 listed below are the top-ranking. This metro area, also called DC, includes Alexandria and Arlington County, Va., and Bethesda and Rockville, Md.
| Metro Rank | Hospital | No. of Specialties Nationally Ranked | No. of Specialties High-Performing |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 |
Falls Church, VA Ranked #2 in Virginia |
2 Nationally Ranked
Specialties
|
10 High-Performing
Specialties
|
| #2 |
MedStar Washington Hospital Center Washington, DC |
1 Nationally Ranked
Specialty
|
9 High-Performing
Specialties
|
| #3 |
National Rehabilitation Hospital Washington, DC |
1 Nationally Ranked
Specialty
|
—
|
| #4 |
Alexandria, VA Ranked #5 in Virginia |
—
|
9 High-Performing
Specialties
|
| #4 |
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital Washington, DC |
—
|
9 High-Performing
Specialties
|
| #6 |
Fredericksburg, VA Ranked #6 in Virginia |
—
|
8 High-Performing
Specialties
|
| #7 |
Reston, VA Ranked #10 in Virginia |
—
|
7 High-Performing
Specialties
|
| #8 |
Leesburg, VA Ranked #11 in Virginia |
—
|
6 High-Performing
Specialties
|
| #9 |
George Washington University Hospital Washington, DC |
—
|
4 High-Performing
Specialties
|
| #9 |
Fairfax, VA Ranked #14 in Virginia |
—
|
4 High-Performing
Specialties
|

2 Nationally Ranked
Specialties
10 High-Performing
Specialties