George Washington University Hospital
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Patient Experience Rating
6% lower than the national average
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Pacemaker Procedures
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Valve Surgery
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Heart Failure
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Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
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Diabetic Emergencies
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Sepsis
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Pulmonary Embolism
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Gallbladder Removal Surgery
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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
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Pancreatitis
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Gastrointestinal Bleed
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Colorectal Surgeries
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Bowel Obstruction
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Stroke
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Cranial Neurosurgery
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Hip Replacement
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Total Knee Replacement
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Hip Fracture Treatment
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Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
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Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
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Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)
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Outpatient Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
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Prostate Removal Surgery
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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Pneumonia
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Spinal Fusion
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Carotid Procedures
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Peripheral Vascular Bypass
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Patient Experience
Patient experience measures tell you how patients felt about the care they received at the hospital. These measures are based on the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
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Communication with nurses
Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
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Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients
Discharge Information
Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home
Care Transition
Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital
Responsiveness of hospital staff
Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff
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Cleanliness
Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean
Quietness
Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night
Providers
Provider Reviews
Apr 24 2025
Review for Dr. Lingappan
She had me wait hours to see her because her scheduler mixed up the appt time. When she saw me no one else was in the office, told me I needed a procedure which would be 'painful.' Literally had what looked like a smile on her face as she said it. Went to another dr for a second opinion, was told...
Apr 24 2025
Review for Dr. Kesselman
My experience with Dr Tavakoli was disappointing. He seemed rushed and inattentive. Did not address eye pain and twitching, and did not discuss any other issue. Seemed he couldn't get out fast enough. Will not go back.
Apr 23 2025
Review for Dr. Tavakoli
My prior PCP retired. I made an appointment with Dr Baron for my annual Medicare wellness visit and to establish care. I found both he and his team extremely attentive and professional. I never felt rushed and quite the opposite, I found him listening and talking to me about my particular medical...
Apr 22 2025
Review for Dr. Baron
Dr. Dushkin is knowledgeable, thorough and responsive. I am grateful that she is my oncologist!
Apr 17 2025
Review for Dr. Dushkin
Location
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is George Washington University Hospital located?
George Washington University Hospital is located at 900 23rd St NW, Washington, DC 20037. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has George Washington University Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
No, George Washington University Hospital has not won any awards in the past few years. Search for Hospitals on Healthgrades to find more.
Is George Washington University Hospital highly rated with patients?
58% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does George Washington University Hospital score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 12 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at George Washington University Hospital?
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How does George Washington University Hospital rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
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My favorite doctor the past 15plus years since moving to DC.