Washington Hospital Center, Washington, D.C.
Who We Are
The Area's Most Experienced Hospital
Washington Hospital Center is the largest and most experienced private, tertiary-care hospital in the Washington, D.C., area. Situated on a 47-acre campus in the heart of the nation's capital, the Hospital Center has handled the region's most complicated cases and emergency events for more than 50 years.
Washington Hospital Center is a national leader in the research, diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease, cancer, endocrine disorders, kidney disease, stroke, neurosurgery, geriatric and respiratory care.
What makes it unique is its reputation for excellence in every area of adult medicine. The Hospital Center offers world-class medical care to community residents, while serving the entire mid-Atlantic region with highly specialized services, including trauma, burn and emergency care. Routinely, it is among the first to implement the most promising new technologies to save lives and improve patient care.
More than 445,000 patients and their physicians choose Washington Hospital Center each year because of its clinical expertise and medical technology. In the 2008 fiscal year, the hospital's volume of service included 44,000 inpatient admissions, 25,000 surgeries, 77,000 emergency room visits and 350,000 ambulatory care visits. This high number of patients--2,000 each day--speaks overwhelmingly to the hospital's competence and commitment to excellence. Yet even with this high volume, Washington Hospital Center staff strives to see every patient as an individual, providing compassionate care in the midst of a demanding medical environment.
About Washington Hospital Center
Washington Hospital Center is a 926-bed, major teaching hospital and a proud member of the MedStar Health System. It is the largest private, not-for-profit hospital in the nation's capital, among the largest hospitals in the mid-Atlantic region and a major referral center for the most complex tertiary services. It is a national leader in cardiovascular, cancer and neuroscience care and in the emergency treatment of stroke, trauma and adult burn injury. The Hospital Center consistently ranks among the nation's top hospitals as recognized in U.S. News & World Report.
Washington Hospital Center is accredited by The Joint Commission and is licensed by the District of Columbia Department of Health. The Hospital Center is a member of the American Hospital Association and the Council of Teaching Hospitals, a division of the Association of American Medical Colleges.
How to Find Us
Washington Hospital Center is situated on a 47-acre medical campus in Northwest Washington, two miles north of the U.S. Capitol and less than a mile from The Catholic University of America. We are conveniently located near the Brookland Metro station and Metro bus stops. We have ample parking space in our two indoor parking garages. For detailed, recorded directions, call 202-877-8499.
Physician Referral
DOCtorsLine, the Hospital Center's free physician referral service, helps you find just the right physician to meet your needs. Our staff makes it simple, by setting up your appointment and confirming your insurance before your first visit. Call 202-877-DOCS (3627), Monday through Friday, between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m., to make an appointment with one of our physicians.
Washington Hospital Center
110 Irving St., NW
Washington, D.C. 20010
202-877-7000
www.WHCenter.org
Services and Special Capabilities
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Cardiovascular Program
One of the busiest single cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology programs in the country. 21,763 cardiac catheterizations; 8,295 electrophysiology procedures; 1,814 open heart surgeries; 18 heart assist devices implanted. -
Cancer Institute
Area's largest outpatient cancer center. Multidisciplinary team of experts use surgery, advanced minimally-invasive surgery, chemotherapy and radiation to fight cancer, with support services to help patients and families cope. -
Stroke Center
Area's first Primary Stroke Center accredited by The Joint Commission. In collaboration with the National Institutes of Health, the Stroke Center has a state-of-the-art 3.0 Tesla MRI for superior imaging, and care pathways for superior outcomes. -
Neuroscience
The Neuroscience Institute uses advanced technology to treat patients with complex neurological conditions, ranging from brain tumors and spinal cord injuries to movement disorders. Treats more neuroscience patients than any other area hospital. -
Trauma
MedSTAR (Medical Shock Trauma Acute Resuscitation) Trauma Services offers Level I trauma care for severely ill and injured patients, and ranks among the top 10 trauma centers in the nation.The Burn Center is the region's only burn treatment facility.
Awards and Recognition
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STS Award
Our cardiac surgery program received a top three-star quality designation from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons. This three-star rating denotes the highest category of quality, and is awarded to only about 10 percent of all hospitals nationwide. -
ACSC Award
The Washington Cancer Institute received six commendations from the American College of Surgeons' Commission on Cancer for exceeding the Commission's requirements. -
Radiology Award
The Center for Breast Health, which performs more than 15,000 imaging procedures annually, has been designated a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology. -
Joint Commission
Washington Hospital Center has the area's first Primary Stroke Center accredited by The Joint Commission. -
Level I Trauma
MedSTAR (Medical Shock Trauma Acute Resuscitation) Trauma Services offers Level I trauma care and ranks among the top 10 trauma centers in nation. The Burn Center offers multidisciplinary care to adult burn victims from around the region.