Whitman Walker Medical Clinic DC | Primary Care
Community Health • Washington, DC • Since 1978
About
Whitman-Walker Health is a nonprofit community health center in the Washington, DC area with a strong focus on HIV/AIDS and LGBT health. Founded in 1978 (originally Whitman-Walker Clinic), it now offers inclusive primary care, dental, behavioral health, addictions treatment, youth and women’s health, and urgent care across six offices in the DC metro area. The organization emphasizes LGBTQ+ affirming care, HIV prevention and treatment, and related services such as insurance navigation, legal services, and public benefits assistance. Key details: nonprofit, headquarters in DC, 158 staff, about $6M annual revenue, and ongoing patient-centered primary care with a history as a leader in HIV/AIDS care. For a DC primary care focus, Whitman-Walker provides walk-in and scheduled primary care options alongside specialized HIV/AIDS services. Contact: info@whitman-walker.org; main phones: 202-978-6123 or 202-745-7000.
Clinic Type
Community Health
Address
Not explicitly provided on the page
Phone
202.745.7000
LAmore@whitman-walker.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Insurance & Payment
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free services for some legal and navigation programs?, not specified
Languages Spoken
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Rehab.com (Whitman Walker Health): 3.4 / 5 (234)
- Rehab.com (Whitman Walker Clinic): 3.8 / 5 (59)
- Trustburn: 3.2 / 5 (73)
Patients praise
- LGBTQ+ focused and affirming care environment
- Many providers and clinical staff are described as kind, thorough, and attentive
- Modern, clean, and accessible facilities, particularly at the Max Robinson Center
- Helpful phlebotomy staff
Common complaints
- Difficulties with pharmacy services and medication delays
- Administrative issues including scheduling, lost information, and poor communication
- Dismissive or judgmental front desk staff interactions
- Concerns regarding public health policies, such as the discontinuation of mask mandates
- High staff turnover affecting consistency of care
"She was kind, attentive, and did an excellent job listening and problem-solving with me. I really appreciated how supported and heard I felt throughout the appointment."
— Patient review on Rehab.com"What was supposed to be a LESS THAN ten minute appointment resulted in a 2 hour ordeal due to their own incompetence."
— Patient review on LocalityBiz"The front desk staff is very judgemental. I ask them simple questions and they withhold information willingly. The nurses and doctors will happily make appointments and give you the runaround..."
— Patient review on Rehab.comSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Max Robinson Center Provides Inclusive Care | Whitman‑Walker — Jul 31, 2025
- Whitman-Walker Health: Focusing on Women's Wellness - The Washington Informer — Dec 10, 2025
- Whitman-Walker Health System: Addressing D.C. Disparities - The Washington Informer — Jun 11, 2026
- Southeast DC Hub Expansion and Research Funding | Whitman-Walker — Mar 12, 2026
- Better Care and Access with Epic at WWH | Whitman‑Walker — Oct 3, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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