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Visit Fairfax County
Address
3300 GALLOWS ROAD
Falls Church, VA 22042
Phone
Voluntary non-profit - Private
HoursOpen 24/7 Websiteinova.org
Facilities & services
923
total beds
43
operating rooms
General acute care
facility type
Surgery
Anesthesiology
Other services
ChemotherapyPsychiatric unitInpatient rehab
Accessibility & amenities
Wheelchair-accessible parking Wheelchair-accessible restroom Wheelchair-accessible seating Public restrooms Medication disposal Free parking lot Paid parking garage Paid parking lot Paid street parking Apple Pay / Google Pay Requires appointments Recommends appointment
ER performance
Typical ER visit length
Median time from arrival to leaving.
2 hr 40 min of 374 patients
Mental-health ER visit length
Mental health visits usually run longer (safety screening).
6 hr 10 min of 24 patients
Patients who left before being seen
Walked out before being seen, usually due to long waits.
0% of 200,692 visits
Head CT scan time for stroke
Time from arrival to head CT for suspected stroke. Faster is better.
31 min of 13 patients
Compared to other US hospitals
Patient safety
Rates of infections, clots, falls and surgical complications during a stay.
Above average
Avoiding readmission
Patients returning within 30 days for the same condition.
Below average
Infection rates lower is better
Central-line bloodstream infections
Bloodstream infections from a central IV line. Known as CLABSI.
Better than average
0.49 1.00 = national avg
Catheter urinary-tract infections
UTIs from a urinary catheter. Known as CAUTI.
Better than average
0.58 1.00 = national avg
Colon surgery site infections
Wound infections after colon surgery.
- About average
0.88 1.00 = national avg
Hysterectomy site infections
Wound infections after abdominal hysterectomy.
- About average
1.18 1.00 = national avg
MRSA bloodstream infections
Drug-resistant staph in the bloodstream.
Better than average
0.45 1.00 = national avg
C. diff (intestinal) infections
Gut infections, often after antibiotics.
Better than average
0.51 1.00 = national avg
What patients say
Overall HCAHPS rating
Hospital rating
76% rated 9 or 10 of 10
76%
Would recommend
81% would definitely recommend
81%
Nurse communication
80% said nurses always communicated well
80%
Doctor communication
77% said doctors always communicated well
77%
Cleanliness
76% said the room was always clean
76%
Quietness at night
62% said the area was always quiet at night
62%
Clinicians on staff
1,980
total clinicians
24
ER physicians
By specialty
Internal medicine 182
Cardiology 110
Radiology 104
Neurology 74
Anesthesiology 69
Critical care 45
General surgery 37
Pulmonology 32
Hematology / oncology 25
Orthopedic surgery 25
Interventional cardiology 23
Obstetrics / gynecology 20
Interventional radiology 8
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at Inova Fairfax Hospital?

Inova Fairfax Hospital does not currently publish a live wait-time feed. Call the ER directly at (703) 698-1110 for the most current wait estimate.

Should I go to the ER or to urgent care?

For life-threatening symptoms , chest pain, stroke signs (face drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulty), severe bleeding, breathing difficulty, or loss of consciousness , call 911 and head to the ER. For minor injuries, fevers, low-grade illness, or anything non-emergency, urgent care is usually faster and cheaper. See urgent care near Falls Church.

Is Inova Fairfax Hospital open 24 hours?

Most Medicare-certified ERs in the US run 24 hours a day, seven days a week. To confirm the current status of Inova Fairfax Hospital, call (703) 698-1110.

Where is Inova Fairfax Hospital located?

Inova Fairfax Hospital is located at 3300 Gallows Road, Falls Church, VA, 22042. Phone: (703) 698-1110.