Howard University Hospital
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Patient Experience Rating
18% lower than the national average
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Mortality Based Ratings
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Bowel Obstruction
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Colorectal Surgeries
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Stroke
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Hip Fracture Treatment
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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Pneumonia
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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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Communication with nurses
Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
Communication about medicines
Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients
Care Transition
Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital
Responsiveness of hospital staff
Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff
Discharge Information
Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home
Communication with doctors
Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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Cleanliness
Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean
Quietness
Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night
Providers
Provider Reviews
Apr 24 2025
Review for Dr. Lingappan
On June 29, 2024, Dr Proctor almost killed me. I was bleeding profusely. He wouldn't even examine me. He said his experience told him everything he needed to know. He even blamed me for letting my fibroids get so bad. None of that was true. 5 BLOOD Transfusions later..... I had to have...
Apr 13 2025
Review for Dr. Proctor Sr
I saw Dr. Vieweger about two years after a foot injury that had derailed my running ambitions. We worked through several stages of diagnosis, treatment, and repetition. Ultimately, I was able to move past my regular re-injuries, and I successfully ran a marathon in 2024.
Apr 12 2025
Review for Dr. Vieweger
I cannot say enough great things about Dr. Shaw and her amazing team at Charles County Dermatology in La Plata, Maryland. From the moment I walked in, the staff was warm, welcoming, and professional. Dr. Shaw and her assistant, Katelynn, went above and beyond to make sure I was comfortable...
Frank J Apr 04 2025
Review for Dr. Shaw
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Howard University Hospital located?
Howard University Hospital is located at 2041 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20060. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Howard University Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
No, Howard University Hospital has not won any awards in the past few years. Search for Hospitals on Healthgrades to find more.
Is Howard University Hospital highly rated with patients?
47% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Howard University Hospital score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 11 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Howard University Hospital?
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How does Howard University Hospital rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
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My favorite doctor the past 15plus years since moving to DC.