Hospitals in District of Columbia
Overview of hospital infrastructure, major medical centers, and healthcare resources in District of Columbia (DC).
Total Hospitals
10
Total Beds
4,200
Beds per 1,000 Pop.
6.1
Trauma Centers
3
Major Hospitals in District of Columbia
The largest and highest-rated hospitals in District of Columbia, based on CMS Hospital Compare data and AHA statistics.
| Hospital | City | Type | Beds | CMS Stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MedStar Washington Hospital Center | Washington | Teaching | 912 | ★★★☆☆ |
| MedStar Georgetown University Hospital | Washington | Teaching | 609 | ★★★★☆ |
| George Washington University Hospital | Washington | Teaching | 371 | ★★★★☆ |
| Children's National Hospital | Washington | Children's | 323 | ★★★★★ |
| Howard University Hospital | Washington | Teaching | 270 | ★★★☆☆ |
Health Systems in District of Columbia
Major hospital systems and healthcare networks operating in District of Columbia.
Hospital Infrastructure in District of Columbia
The District of Columbia operates 10 hospitals serving approximately 690,000 permanent residents, though the city's hospitals also serve a large commuter population, federal workforce, diplomatic community, and tourist base. MedStar Washington Hospital Center is the district's largest hospital and a Level I trauma center, operating one of the busiest emergency departments on the East Coast. MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and George Washington University Hospital are the city's two major academic medical centers. Children's National Hospital is consistently ranked among the nation's best pediatric facilities and is a leader in rare disease research. Howard University Hospital serves as a historically significant institution in African American medical education and healthcare delivery. The District's high hospital beds per capita ratio reflects its role as a regional healthcare hub. Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, located just across the border in Bethesda, Maryland, provides care to military personnel, veterans, and the president. The National Institutes of Health Clinical Center, also in nearby Bethesda, is the world's largest hospital devoted entirely to clinical research. D.C. faces significant health disparities, with dramatic differences in health outcomes between the city's wealthiest and poorest wards.
Hospital data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the American Hospital Association (AHA), and publicly available Medicare provider data.