THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
International Patient Services Profile
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George Washington University Hospital
International Patient Services
901 23rd Street, NW #2500 N
Washington, DC 20037 USA
Telephone 01-202-715-5100
Fax 01-202-715-1082
E-mail: lisa.mcdonald@gwu-hospital.com
Website: www.gwhospital.com
THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL - WASHINGTON, D.C.
Located in the heart of Washington, D.C., just blocks away from embassies,
downtown tourist sites and government headquarters, The George Washington
University Hospital serves a diverse group of patients, from overseas
family members to visiting dignitaries and heads of state.
As a world-renowned academic medical institution, the hospital provides
international patients with the latest technological innovations for diagnosis
and treatment of the most acute clinical conditions. The hospital admits
more than 12,000 patients each year.
The George Washington University Hospital offers a comprehensive range
of medical services for international patients and visitors including
Physician Referrals, Executive Physicals, Medical Consultations, Primary
and Specialty Care, Diagnostic Services, Language Interpretation and Travel
Assistance.
INTERNATIONAL PATIENT SERVICES
As an international patient, your care is facilitated from the moment
you contact us about treatment at The George Washington University Hospital
Medical Center and Hospital. High quality personalized services complement
medical care and assure a comfortable stay for all patients and families.
Medical Consultations
If you are seeking a physician consultation, we suggest you send your
complete medical history, along with any applicable x-ray films and laboratory
test results. Once a physician has reviewed your medical history, we will
contact you about the recommended course of treatment and whether it is
advisable to travel to the United States for treatment.
Once we've determined treatment at GW Hospital is appropriate, we will
schedule all of your physician appointments including diagnostic and laboratory
tests and procedures, as well as surgical procedures if necessary. Appointment
availability depends on the nature and urgency of the medical situation.
Primary and Specialty Care
Primary care and specialty outpatient care is provided by The George Washington
University Medical Faculty Associates (MFA), a 200 member multi-specialty
physician practice group, that provides comprehensive care in over 23
specialty areas and 25 subspecialties.
Together, the physicians and the hospital provide coordinated care -
from those with complex and life threatening conditions to those seeking
executive physicals while here in the United States.
Prices, Procedures, Payments
You will be asked to provide information about payment and medical history
prior to any medical treatment. After we have reviewed your medical report,
we will be able to provide you with a list of items necessary for your
medical care and estimated fees for services. Advance financial arrangements
can also be made with your embassy, referring employers or healthcare
insurance companies.
Travel Arrangements
We will assist you with your travel arrangements to Washington, DC,
including making arrangements with a travel agent, hotel reservations,
and transportation from the airport.
VISA Assistance
We will provide the necessary letters to the United States Embassy in
your country to assist you in obtaining a visa for medical treatment in
the United States.
Travel Agent
We have a special arrangement with a travel agent that will plan your
entire travel itinerary for you, including airfare, hotel accommodations,
and ground transportation.
Hotels
We recommend you stay in a hotel in close proximity to the Medical Center.
We have established special George Washington University Medical Center
rates with a number of area hotels for our international patients and
families. We can help you find a hotel within your budget whether it be
deluxe, moderate, or economy accommodations.
Transportation
The closest airport to Washington, DC for international flights is Dulles
International Airport. Car service to and from the airport, as well as
daily services while staying in Washington, DC, can be arranged for you.
Once you are settled into your hotel, the hospital and outpatient physician
offices are easily accessible by taxi, subway, and in some cases by foot.
Upon your departure, we can assist in arranging transportation back to
the airport.
Language Interpretation
Please let us know if you will need a language interpreter during your
stay at The George Washington University Hospital. We can arrange for
an interpreter at the time of your appointment to assist in communication
with the doctors and nurses. You may choose for a family member or friend
to assist as an interpreter during your stay. Interpreters are available
in more than 20 languages.
MEDICAL EXPERTISE AND CENTERS OF EMPHASIS
Cancer Care
Treatment at the cancer center includes radiologic diagnostic tools, chemotherapy
and radiation therapy, bone marrow transplantation, and surgery. The cancer
team treats a variety of patients with special expertise in head and neck
cancer, breast cancer, gynecologic cancer, prostate cancer, colon cancer,
and leukemia. Medical services for cancer treatment are strengthened by
a bone marrow transplant treatment unit, oncology inpatient unit, outpatient
radiology services, hospice referrals, and patient support services including
onsite support groups.
Cardiovascular Care
The cardiac center provides one of the most comprehensive programs available
for the treatment of cardiovascular disease, including a rapid treatment
program for patients with acute heart attacks. Patients receive assessment,
diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation of individual needs from
a team of experienced cardiologists, surgeons, nurses, and technicians.
Services include non-invasive testing, diagnostic cardiac catheterization,
interventional cardiology, electrophysiology studies and cardiac rehabilitation.
Emergency Medicine
The George Washington University Hospital has one of the premier emergency
departments in the country with a long history of providing medicine in
a caring and efficient environment. In 1981, GW's Emergency Department
played a major role in saving the life of then President Ronald Reagan
after an assassination attempt left him severely wounded. As a Level-I
Trauma Center, the department cares for about 45,000 patients each year
including serious injuries. The department of emergency medicine serves
as a local resource to the Foggy Bottom community including residents,
employers, and visitors to our nation's capital. A team of physicians
work in cooperation with other in-house specialists to provide immediate
treatment for stroke, heart attacks, trauma and other life-threatening
conditions.
Minimally Invasive Surgery
As medical technology improves, more and more surgical procedures are
performed with minimally invasive techniques. As an alternative to traditional
"open" surgeries, minimally invasive surgeries result in reduced scarring,
shortened hospital stays and decreased recovery times - all of which contribute
to improved patient care.
Surgeons at GW Hospital lead the region in the number of minimally invasive
procedures performed each year, including urological procedures, arthroscopic
surgery, breast biopsy, splenectomy, intestinal surgery, and cholecystectomy.
GW Hospital is perhaps best known for its special expertise and advanced
technology in treating gastroenterological disorders including gastroesophageal
reflux disorder (GERD).
Neurology and Neurosurgery
The neurology and neurosurgery departments together comprise the GW Neurological
Institute. The institute is internationally known for treating an entire
range of neurological problems, from chronic back pain and sleep disorders
to rare tumors of the brain. Special areas of expertise include: cranial
base surgery, neuroradiological techniques, and the treatment of neuromuscular
and sleep disorders, spinal injuries, epilepsy, stroke, and pain management.
Women's Health
The George Washington University Hospital focuses on treating women in
each phase of life with special attention to childbirth, breast care and
menopause. Women's health specialist coordinate care from a variety of
clinical departments including: labor and delivery, obstetrics and gynecology,
oncology, cardiology, and urology. Comprehensive medical treatment is
supplemented by a full spectrum of pre-natal classes, childbirth education
classes and patient education seminars on women's health topics.
The Universal Health Choice
The George Washington University Hospital is jointly owned and operated
by a partnership between The George Washington University and Universal
Health Services, Inc. The hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission
on the Accreditation of Health Care Organizations and licensed by the
District of Columbia Regulatory Affairs Department.
Please contact:
The George Washington University Hospital
International Patient Services
901 23rd Street, NW #2500 N
Washington, DC 20037
USA
Telephone 01-202-715-5100
Fax 01-202-715-1082
E-mail: lisa.mcdonald@gwu-hospital.com
Website: www.gwhospital.com
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