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Address
1959 NE PACIFIC ST BOX 356151
Seattle, WA 98195
Phone
Government - State
HoursOpen 24/7 Websiteuwmedicine.org
Facilities & services
450
total beds
General acute care
facility type
Emergency & critical care
ICU
Imaging
Diagnostic radiology
Surgery
Inpatient surgeryOpen heart surgeryAnesthesiology
Other services
Renal dialysisPsychiatric unitInpatient rehabPharmacy
Accessibility & amenities
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible parking Wheelchair-accessible restroom Public restrooms Medication disposal Paid parking garage Paid parking lot Apple Pay / Google Pay Welcomes lgbtq Transgender safespace
ER performance
Typical ER visit length
Median time from arrival to leaving.
4 hr 27 min of 353 patients
Mental-health ER visit length
Mental health visits usually run longer (safety screening).
5 hr 7 min of 30 patients
Patients who left before being seen
Walked out before being seen, usually due to long waits.
4% of 76,553 visits
Head CT scan time for stroke
Time from arrival to head CT for suspected stroke. Faster is better.
45 min of 20 patients
Compared to other US hospitals
Patient safety
Rates of infections, clots, falls and surgical complications during a stay.
Below average
Avoiding readmission
Patients returning within 30 days for the same condition.
Above average
Infection rates lower is better
Central-line bloodstream infections
Bloodstream infections from a central IV line. Known as CLABSI.
- About average
1.07 1.00 = national avg
Catheter urinary-tract infections
UTIs from a urinary catheter. Known as CAUTI.
- About average
0.99 1.00 = national avg
Colon surgery site infections
Wound infections after colon surgery.
- About average
0.83 1.00 = national avg
Hysterectomy site infections
Wound infections after abdominal hysterectomy.
- About average
1.20 1.00 = national avg
MRSA bloodstream infections
Drug-resistant staph in the bloodstream.
- About average
0.53 1.00 = national avg
C. diff (intestinal) infections
Gut infections, often after antibiotics.
Better than average
0.43 1.00 = national avg
What patients say
Overall HCAHPS rating
Hospital rating
76% rated 9 or 10 of 10
76%
Would recommend
80% would definitely recommend
80%
Nurse communication
80% said nurses always communicated well
80%
Doctor communication
81% said doctors always communicated well
81%
Cleanliness
76% said the room was always clean
76%
Quietness at night
57% said the area was always quiet at night
57%
Clinicians on staff
1,921
total clinicians
50
ER physicians
By specialty
Anesthesiology 111
Radiology 96
Internal medicine 86
Hematology / oncology 64
Neurology 53
Cardiology 49
Pulmonology 45
General surgery 37
Orthopedic surgery 24
Obstetrics / gynecology 18
Interventional radiology 17
Critical care 16
Interventional cardiology 10
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at University of Washington Medical Ctr?

University of Washington Medical Ctr does not currently publish a live wait-time feed. Call the ER directly at (206) 598-3300 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 Seattle.

Is University of Washington Medical Ctr 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 University of Washington Medical Ctr, call (206) 598-3300.

Where is University of Washington Medical Ctr located?

University of Washington Medical Ctr is located at 1959 Ne Pacific St Box 356151, Seattle, WA, 98195. Phone: (206) 598-3300.