Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center
Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center is a medical facility located in Woodbridge, VA. This hospital has been recognized for Outpatient Prostate Care Excellence Award™, Labor and Delivery Excellence Award™, and more.
Patient Experience Rating
7% lower than the national average
Awards
Healthgrades awards tell you which hospitals deliver superior quality care. Healthgrades evaluates hospital performance using objective quality measures including clinical outcomes and patient safety, as well as patient experience.
Learn more about our awards methodologySpecialty Clinical Quality Awards
Outpatient Prostate Care Excellence Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in outpatient benign prostatic hyperplasia treatments
Labor and Delivery Excellence Award™ (2023, 2022, 2021)
Superior clinical care of women during and after childbirth
Obstetrics and Gynecology Excellence Award™ (2023, 2022)
Superior clinical outcomes during and after childbirth and in surgeries that treat diseases and conditions of the female reproductive system
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Appendectomy
In Hospital
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Bariatric Surgery
In Hospital
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Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Heart Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
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Heart Attack
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Complication Based Ratings
Diabetic Emergencies
In Hospital
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Sepsis
Mortality In-Hospital
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Respiratory Failure
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Pulmonary Embolism
Mortality In-Hospital
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Complication Based Ratings
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
In Hospital
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Gastrointestinal Bleed
Mortality In-Hospital
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Pancreatitis
Mortality In-Hospital
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Bowel Obstruction
Mortality In-Hospital
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Colorectal Surgeries
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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
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Complication Based Ratings
Hysterectomy
In Hospital
Gynecologic Procedures
In Hospital
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C-Section Delivery
In Hospital
Vaginal Delivery
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
Labor and Delivery Excellence Award™
2023, 2022, 2021
Mortality Based Ratings
Stroke
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Complication Based Ratings
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
Outpatient Prostate Care Excellence Award™
2025
Mortality Based Ratings
Pneumonia
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
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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National Average
Responsiveness of hospital staff
Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff
Communication with nurses
Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
Communication with doctors
Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
Care Transition
Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital
Communication about medicines
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
Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center
National Average
Quietness
Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night
Cleanliness
Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean
Providers
Provider Reviews
Apr 23 2025
Review for Dr. Rakofsky
I echo the sentiments of so many recent posts!!! Over 25plus years, your Dr. morphs into family. It's like having a missing family member whom you love dearly. I would have never believed that I would walk into Brandywine MedStar and not see him. It's heartbreaking!! Dr. Roberson has been God's...
Apr 23 2025
Review for Dr. Roberson
Very professional and easily answered all of my questions.
Apr 23 2025
Review for Dr. Cordero-Hernandez
MedStar Health contracts often include non-compete clauses requiring a doctor to wait a period after leaving before advertising their new practice in a certain geographic area, which is a common industry practice. This is a common practice in many healthcare settings, aimed at protecting the...
Joan Apr 22 2025
Review for Dr. Roberson
The worst medical practice I have ever had the misfortune of seeing. The staff is intensely rude. Dr. Bernad is a nice guy. I don't think he has a clue when it comes to his staff. I felt I was way overcharged for ' administrative fees' such as letters and documents.Anyway, Maria, Heather, Kelly, and...
Apr 22 2025
Review for Dr. Bernad
Location
Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center located?
Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center is located at 2300 Opitz Blvd, Woodbridge, VA 22191. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center has been awarded with Outpatient Prostate Care Excellence Award™, Labor and Delivery Excellence Award™, and Obstetrics and Gynecology Excellence Award™ in the past two years.
Is Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center highly rated with patients?
59% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 11 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center profile..
How does Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
Healthgrades provides detailed information on hospital safety and outcomes for patients. Click here to learn more about hospital safety.
Dr. Rakofsky's examination style and treatment didn't make me feel like a number. While quickly seen at the ER at Sentara Woodbridge, the doctor was attentive and empathetic to my condition. It came naturally to him. Thanks Doc!