MedStar Washington Hospital Center is the largest private, not‑for‑profit hospital in Washington, D.C., licensed for 926 beds on a 47‑acre campus in Northwest D.C. It serves as both a major referral center for complex cases and a safety‑net provider for the region.
As a teaching hospital affiliated with Georgetown University School of Medicine, the Hospital Center supports robust academic activity, including over 390 clinical trials annually. It hosts residency and fellowship programs across numerous specialties and houses a medical and dental staff of 1,500 physicians and 350 advanced practice providers.
Trauma & Emergency: The MedSTAR Trauma Center is a nationally recognized Level I trauma unit, complemented by MedSTAR air‑ambulance services, with over 2,157 helicopter transports reported in a recent year.
Cardiovascular Care: Home to the MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute, it’s ranked nationally (No. 38 in 2024) for cardiology and heart surgery, performing thousands of cardiac catheterizations, open‑heart surgeries, and heart transplants annually.
Neurosciences & Stroke: Features the first JCAHO‑accredited Primary Stroke Center in D.C. and offers advanced neurosurgical and minimally invasive treatments.
Cancer Treatment: Houses the Washington Cancer Institute, the district’s largest cancer care provider, offering comprehensive services including surgery, radiation, robotic oncology, and the only Gamma Knife in the area.
Transplantation: Offers high‑volume kidney, pancreas, and heart transplant programs that consistently outperform national averages.
Burn & Rehabilitation: Operates the region’s only adult burn center and works closely with adjacent rehabilitation and pediatric centers.
Annually, the hospital records approximately 40,000 inpatient admissions (including over 4,000 births) and over 400,000 outpatient visits. In one fiscal year, the emergency department handled around 87,000 visits. It also provides over $22 million in charity care annually.
An expansive campus includes an onsite 24/7 cardiac catheterization lab, 256‑slice Cardiac CT scanner, 24/7 cardiac catheterization team, and comprehensive outpatient clinics. Shared proximity to National Rehabilitation Hospital and Children’s National Medical Center fosters integrated care.
Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top hospital for cardiology & heart surgery and one of the leading medical centers in the region. The Trauma Program is nationally acclaimed, and its cardiovascular and stroke services are held in high regard.
As a primary referral hub, the Hospital Center meets the needs of patients with the most challenging conditions in trauma, burn, cardiovascular disease, stroke, cancer, and neurosurgery. It balances this with extensive community outreach, charity care, and collaboration with surrounding healthcare providers.
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