George Washington University Hospital

The George Washington University Hospital
Universal Health Services
The George Washington University Hospital in 2012
Geography
Location900 23rd Street NW, Washington, D.C., United States
Coordinates38°54′04″N 77°03′02″W / 38.9012°N 77.0506°W / 38.9012; -77.0506
Organization
Affiliated universityGeorge Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Services
StandardsJoint Commission
Emergency departmentLevel I trauma center
Beds395
HelipadFAA LID: 24DC
History
Opened1844 (August 23, 2002-current building)
Links
Websitegwhospital.com
ListsHospitals in Washington, D.C.

The George Washington University Hospital (GWUH) is a short-stay hospital in Washington, D.C. affiliated with the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Since 2022, the hospital has been wholly owned and operated by Universal Health Services, though it maintains significant ties with George Washington University (GWU).

The current 400,000ft2 (37,200 m2) facility was opened on August 23, 2002. It has 395 beds, holds over $45 million worth of medical equipment, and cost over $96 million to construct. The hospital is licensed by the District of Columbia Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs and accredited by the U.S. Joint Commission.

Kimberly (Kim) Russo was the chief executive officer of GWUH from June 2016 until she stepped down in April 2025. She previously served as the chief operating officer for seven years. GWU's plans to fill the position are currently unknown.