Medstar Georgetown University Hospital

70%

Patients that would definitely recommend

6% higher than the national average

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Safety Ratings

How well a hospital safeguards patients from potential complications

An event relating to foreign objects left in body during a surgery or procedure

2 ratings were worse than expected

  • Pressure sores or bed sores acquired in the hospital
  • Bloodstream infection following surgery

11 ratings were as expected

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Hospital Quality

Clinical Ratings

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Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Heart Attack

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Heart Failure

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Better than Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Diabetic Emergencies

In Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Pulmonary Embolism

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Respiratory Failure

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Sepsis

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Gallbladder Removal Surgery

In Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Bowel Obstruction

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Colorectal Surgeries

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Gastrointestinal Bleed

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Pancreatitis

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Better than Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Cranial Neurosurgery

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Stroke

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Hip Fracture Treatment

In Hospital

Worse than Expected

Hip Replacement

In Hospital

Worse than Expected

Total Knee Replacement

In Hospital

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Outpatient Total Hip Replacement

In Hospital

As Expected

Outpatient Total Knee Replacement

In Hospital

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)

In Hospital

As Expected

Outpatient Rotator Cuff Repair

In Hospital

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Prostate Removal Surgery

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Pneumonia

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Better than Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Back and Neck Surgeries (without Spinal Fusion)

In Hospital

As Expected

Spinal Fusion

In Hospital

Worse than Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Carotid Procedures

In Hospital

As Expected

Data Source

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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66%

Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

1% higher than the national average

70%

Would definitely recommend

6% higher than the national average

Medstar Georgetown University Hospital

National Average

Communication with doctors

Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

100%50%0%79%75%

Communication with nurses

Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

100%50%0%77%74%

Responsiveness of hospital staff

Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff

100%50%0%58%57%

Communication about medicines

Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients

100%50%0%60%56%

Discharge Information

Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home

100%50%0%85%84%

Care Transition

Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital

100%50%0%50%47%

Medstar Georgetown University Hospital

National Average

Quietness

Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night

100%50%0%55%55%

Cleanliness

Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

100%50%0%66%66%

Providers

Provider Reviews

Dr. Weiss performed successful cataract surgery on my husband's eyes, even though my husband also has glaucoma. In addition, Dr. Weiss provides routine care and has helped him maintain healthy eye pressure to preserve his vision. Dr. Weiss also has performed cataract surgery for both of my eyes,...

Minetta Mar 25 2024

Review for Dr. Weiss

My son had a nasal septal reconstruction, turbinate reduction and endoscopic sinus surgery. We traveled from NY because Dr. Winkler works closely with Dr. Latimer, a neurologist and PANDAS expert. Most ENTs do not understand PANDAS and PANS and how infection in the sinuses affect these diseases. ...

Marie Mar 23 2024

Review for Dr. Winkler

He was not helpful in explaining why my itchy scalp continues to bother me. When I told him the shampoo I am using he said it wouldn’t work and then didn’t recommend anything to use instead. Very defensive and gruff when questioned. Bedside manner is weak, typical know it all doctor with little...

Mar 22 2024

Review for Dr. Katz

Dr. Moon is the perfect combination of straightforward and empathetic - I trusted her and her excellent nursing team implicitly throughout both egg freezing and a successful round of IVF many years later.

Mar 22 2024

Review for Dr. Moon

Voyadzis barely listened to my concerns, and just looked at my scan and walked away. This was very different from what I have experienced elsewhere.

Mar 21 2024

Review for Dr. Voyadzis

Location

Medstar Georgetown University Hospital

3800 Reservoir Rd NW, Washington DC 20007

CallDirections

(202) 444-2000

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Medstar Georgetown University Hospital located?

Medstar Georgetown University Hospital is located at 3800 Reservoir Rd NW, Washington, DC 20007. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

Has Medstar Georgetown University Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?

No, Medstar Georgetown University Hospital has not won any awards in the past few years. Search for Hospitals on Healthgrades to find more.

Is Medstar Georgetown University Hospital highly rated with patients?

66% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.

Does Medstar Georgetown University Hospital score well in safety ratings?

Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 13 hospital services. View more details here.

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Contact Us

3800 Reservoir Rd NW

Washington, DC 20007

Directions

(202) 444-2000