Whitman Walker Medical Clinic DC | Primary Care
Primary Care • 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
Primary Care
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
Technology & Equipment
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Insurance & Payment
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FAQs
What services does Whitman-Walker Medical Clinic DC provide?
The clinic provides primary medical care, dental, and mental health services among others, in an affordable, inclusive, compassionate healthcare setting.
What is included in Our Services?
Medical Care, Legal Services, Insurance Navigation, Behavioral Health programs, and other integrated services.
What is SMART Immediate Care?
Same day walk-in appointments for acute or rapid sexual health care needs.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Rehab.com, Trustburn, and Yelp: Approximately 3.2 to 3.8 out of 5 stars across multiple platforms (Hundreds of reviews aggregated across platforms like Rehab.com and Trustburn)
Patients praise
- Inclusive, compassionate, and affirming environment, particularly for LGBTQ+ and HIV care
- High-quality, professional, and thorough medical providers
- Convenient "one-stop-shop" model integrating primary care, pharmacy, dental, and mental health services
- Valuable assistance with insurance and public benefits navigation
Common complaints
- Difficulties with pharmacy operations, including prescription errors and shipping delays
- Challenges with administrative responsiveness, specifically regarding phone communication and appointment scheduling
- Reports of high staff turnover and inconsistent front-desk service quality
- Difficulty accessing timely appointments for primary care services
"I had a great experience here with my provider... She was attentive, and did an excellent job listening and problem-solving with me."
— Patient review on Rehab.com"While my primary care physician is great, my issue is with the pharmacy... It's like they make you jump through hoops for absolutely no reason."
— Patient reviews on Trustburn and local business directoriesSynthesized 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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