The George Washington University Hospital
Patients that would definitely recommend
1% lower than the national average
The George Washington University Hospital is a medical facility located in Washington, DC. This hospital has been recognized for Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™, Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™, and more.
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
Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ (2021)
Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis
Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™ (2021)
Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™ (2020)
Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery
Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™ (2020)
Superior clinical outcomes in cranial neurosurgery
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
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Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
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Heart Attack
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Heart Failure
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Valve Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
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Mortality Based Ratings
Pulmonary Embolism
Mortality In-Hospital
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Respiratory Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
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Sepsis
Mortality In-Hospital
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Complication Based Ratings
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Bowel Obstruction
Mortality In-Hospital
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Colorectal Surgeries
Mortality In-Hospital
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Gastrointestinal Bleed
Mortality In-Hospital
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Pancreatitis
Mortality In-Hospital
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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
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Specialty Excellence Awards
Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™
2021
Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™
2021
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™
2020
Mortality Based Ratings
Cranial Neurosurgery
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Stroke
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Specialty Excellence Awards
Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™
2020
Complication Based Ratings
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Prostate Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Mortality In-Hospital
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Pneumonia
Mortality In-Hospital
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Complication Based Ratings
Back and Neck Surgeries (without Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Spinal Fusion
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
In Hospital
Carotid Procedures
In Hospital
Peripheral Vascular Bypass
In Hospital
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).
Learn more about patient experienceThe George Washington University Hospital
National Average
Communication with doctors
Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
Communication with nurses
Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
Responsiveness of hospital staff
Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff
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
Care Transition
Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital
The George Washington University Hospital
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
JEB Aug 09 2022
Review for Dr. Marfori
Dr. Edwards is an EXCEPTIONALLY well skilled, knowledgeable, understanding, and humble medical doctor. VHC is very fortunate to have a dedicated doctor of her caliber leading the Center for Breast Health. As one of her patients, I am continually impressed by her and very grateful that she is my...
A recent patient Aug 07 2022
Review for Dr. Edwards
Great professional, informative staff, perfect manners! Dr Merlo is a dedicated professional, with great advise for his patients, and with a very deep knowledge of his specialty. Highly recommended.
DC Aug 04 2022
Review for Dr. Merlo
My husband needed to see an oncologist and we saw Dr. Fishman. He spent over an hour reviewing records with us, explaining the current studies regarding treatment, etc. we felt he was thorough and thoughtful in his approach. I learned that he spoke with our surgeon the following day just...
Aug 02 2022
Review for Dr. Fishman
I had a circumstance with having a tooth pulled and starting an implant with the same tooth. Of course I was a little worried if this was even possible, but Dr. Merlo's professionalism gave me comfort to know "yes this can be done", with a no worries attitude which allowed me to relax. The office...
Francis Aug 01 2022
Review for Dr. Merlo
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Dr. Marfori is knowledgeable, professional, and relatable. She is extremely responsive and is a fantastic surgeon with optimal results. I could not be happier with my treatment. I would refer Dr. Marfori in a heartbeat.