Acute Care Hospitals in Washington, DC
There are 6 acute care hospitals in Washington, DC in our directory. Acute care hospitals treat short-term illness, injury and surgery with inpatient beds, and most run a 24-hour emergency department.
Based on the hospital type in the CMS Provider of Services and Care Compare data.
Acute Care Hospitals in Washington, DC
- Sibley Memorial Hospital5255 Loughboro Rd NW · 5★ CMS · ERAcute care hospital4.8 mi
- Medstar Georgetown University Hospital3800 Reservoir Rd · 3★ CMS · ERAcute care hospital2.4 mi
- Medstar Washington Hospital Center110 Irving Street NW · 3★ CMS · ERAcute care hospital2.8 mi
- United Medical Center1310 Southern Avenue SE · 3★ CMS · ERAcute care hospital5.0 mi
- George Washington Univ Hospital900 23rd St NW · 2★ CMS · ERAcute care hospital0.8 mi
- Howard University Hospital Corp2041 Georgia Ave NW · 1★ CMSAcute care hospital1.8 mi
Other hospital types in Washington, DC
Frequently asked questions
What is a acute care hospital?
Acute care hospitals treat short-term illness, injury and surgery with inpatient beds, and most run a 24-hour emergency department.
How many acute care hospitals are in Washington, DC?
We list 6 acute care hospitals in Washington, DC. Based on the hospital type in the CMS Provider of Services and Care Compare data.
Why might a acute care hospital be missing from this list?
We only list a hospital here when CMS data or another source confirms it. If you know a hospital that belongs on this page, open its listing and use "Suggest a correction", or add it through our submission form.
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