Medstar Georgetown University Hospital

Owned by Medstar Health, Inc.

Washington, DC • Hospital ID 090004

What You Need to Know

Emergency room wait time	5h 54m This is 53m longer than the DC average Ranked #4 of 6 DC hospitals for speed Faster than 33% of DC hospitals
Patient safety record	26.0 out of 100 patients return within 30 days 1.3 complications per 1,000 procedures 83 out of 100 patient satisfaction score Fewer readmissions-11% More complications+8% Better patient experience+3%
Ownership class	Not reported

Overall Score

Out of 100 (compared to other DC hospitals)

Average performance

Based on emergency wait times, safety records, and patient satisfaction

How We Rate Hospitals

We compare each hospital only to others in the same state. This keeps comparisons fair since different regions have different challenges.

Above Average
Top third of DC hospitals

Average
Middle third of DC hospitals

Below Average
Bottom third of DC hospitals

Faster Emergency Rooms Nearby

Other DC hospitals where patients typically wait less time:

Faster emergency rooms in DC

Hospitals in DC with shorter average emergency room wait times

Howard University Hospital Corp. — Washington, DC212 min
Sibley Memorial Hospital — Washington, DC278 min
United Medical Center — Washington, DC279 min

Understanding the Terms

Readmissions: When patients need to return within 30 days of being discharged. Lower numbers are better.

Complications: Problems that happen during or after procedures, measured per 1,000 procedures. Lower numbers are better.

Patient satisfaction: How patients rate their overall experience on surveys. Higher scores are better.

OP-18b: The official national measure of emergency room wait times.

Data sources: Official federal datasets from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). Updated monthly. This information is for educational purposes and should not replace medical advice.

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