Outpatient surgery is now the preferred alternative for many patients and their surgeons and is a practical choice when your surgery can be planned in advance with your physician. However, because of the complexity of some procedures and the...
Your doctor’s office will schedule the date and time for your surgery with The GW Surgery Center and give you presurgery instructions.
Preoperative...
The GW Radiation Oncology Center provides advanced diagnostic and medical treatment for cancer patients who come from both near and far. Our dedicated and supportive staff provides every patient with personalized world-class medical care, and...
The American Cancer Society estimates that in the District of Columbia alone, there are 2,800 new cancer patients diagnosed every year.
Radiation therapy, which uses high doses of radiation to kill cancer cells, is used in more than...
Standard radiation therapy is often limited by normal shifts within the human anatomy. For example, tissues and organs can settle differently each time a patient climbs on a treatment table. Weight fluctuations and normal breathing can also...
The George Washington University Hospital is pleased to offer RapidArc radiotherapy technology, a major medical advance in Radiation Oncology.
Using this new approach to delivering...
Patient Navigators Are Here to Help
Patient navigators at the GW Radiation Oncology Center work with you and your medical team to help ensure that you receive comprehensive medical care and support during the entire diagnosis and...
The Department of Ophthalmology helps patients gain or retain their optimal vision health by providing comprehensive clinical services, ranging from routine eye exams to surgery for eye disorders.
Onsite services include:
...Virtual Visits Available
Virtual Health enables you to speak with providers using your phone, tablet or computer. Call 888-4GW-DOCS to schedule a virtual appointment....
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) provides high-pressure oxygen in a pressurized cylinder, called a hyperbaric chamber. Breathing 100 percent pure oxygen increases the amount of oxygen in the blood to many times its normal level. Blood vessels...