George Washington University Hospital
| The George Washington University Hospital | |
|---|---|
| Universal Health Services | |
The George Washington University Hospital in 2012 | |
| Geography | |
| Location | 900 23rd Street NW, Washington, D.C., United States |
| Coordinates | 38°54′04″N 77°03′02″W / 38.9012°N 77.0506°W |
| Organization | |
| Affiliated university | George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences |
| Services | |
| Standards | Joint Commission |
| Emergency department | Level I trauma center |
| Beds | 395 |
| Helipad | FAA LID: 24DC |
| History | |
| Opened | 1844 (August 23, 2002-current building) |
| Links | |
| Website | gwhospital.com |
| Lists | Hospitals 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.