Whitman Walker Medical Clinic DC | Primary Care
Multi-Specialty • 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
Multi-Specialty
Address
1201 Sycamore Drive SE, District of Columbia, Washington 20032, US
Phone
202.745.7000
LAmore@whitman-walker.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What services does Whitman-Walker Health provide?
Medical, dental, and mental health services, including primary medical care, behavioral health, and other health services as part of a wide variety of services.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Rehab.com: 3.4/5 (234 reviews)
- Trustburn: 3.2/5 (73 reviews)
- Rehab.com: 3.8/5 (59 reviews)
Patients praise
- valued by the LGBTQ+ community for providing specialized, inclusive care
- praise for the quality of some individual doctors and clinicians
- appreciation for clean, modern facilities at certain locations
- positive experiences with phlebotomy and dental services reported by some patients
Common complaints
- difficulties with appointment scheduling and booking apps
- long wait times in waiting rooms and on phone calls
- complaints regarding pharmacy responsiveness and speed
- perceived lack of administrative organization and communication
- reports of dismissive or judgmental front desk staff
- concerns about patient confidentiality and follow-up on test results
"I had a great experience here with my provider, Pele Solell-Knepler. I look forward to returning under her care! She was kind, attentive, and did an excellent job listening and problem-solving with me."
— Rehab.com Review"Whitman - Walker is a fraudulent medical clinic. They pretend to care but it's all about how to get more money from you."
— Trustburn Review"The care is alright but the administration of this once quality establishment is an absolute joke and loses all the info you give it. Prompting each visit to add 20+ minutes before they even see you."
— LocalityBiz ReviewSynthesized 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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