Walter Reed National Military Medical Center

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) serves all branches of the military including the Army, Navy, and Air Force, and their families. It also serves the President of the United States, members of Congress, and the Supreme Court. From basic check-ups to serious surgeries, the Medical Center covers every kind of medical treatment. It employs more than 8,000 doctors, nurses, technicians, and support staff. The main campus is located in Bethesda, Maryland, which is 243 acres, the largest medical center of its kind.

Details

Hours

- Patient visiting hours vary by ward. Emergency Medicine is open 24/7 and located in Building 9A, Floor 1.

Parking

- Visitors are encouraged to use public transportation. If you must drive, parking is available in Bethesda's downtown public lots.

Dining

There are a variety of cafes and eateries at WRNMMC. The one place open 24/7 is the Flagship Vending Center in the Arrowhead Zone, Building 9, 1st floor.

Activities

Medical treatment
Research programs

Patient visits
Wounded Warrior

Dentistry

FAQs

History of Walter Reed National Military Medical Center

In 2011, the National Naval Medical Center (NNMC) was consolidated with Walter Reed Army Medical Center to form the Wallter Reed National Military Medical Center. WRNMMC took over the former NNMC. Pres. Franklin D. Roosevelt chose the Bethesda location for the original Naval medical center in 1938.

Which US presidents have visited the Center?

Since its foundation, the NNMC, and now the WRNMMC, have cared for every President of the United States, from Pres. Roosevelt to Pres. Obama.

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center