Whitman-Walker Clinic, Inc.
Whitman-Walker Clinic, Inc. is a federally qualified community health center based in Washington, DC, with 3 clinic locations. It served 16,659 patients in 2025. Fees are on a sliding scale by income and insurance, and every patient is seen regardless of ability to pay.
- 16,659patients in 2025
- 12%uninsured patients
- 50%at or below the poverty line
Care offered: primary care, dental care, mental health care, substance use treatment, women’s health, and telehealth.
Who Whitman-Walker Clinic, Inc. serves
50% of patients live at or below the poverty line and 61% are at or below twice that level. 12% have no insurance, 28% have Medicaid or CHIP, 8% have Medicare and 48% have private insurance. 322 patients were experiencing homelessness. 96 were veterans.
| Measure | This center | DC median | U.S. median | vs DC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients at or below the poverty line | 50% | 65% | 65% | −15 pts |
| Patients at or below 200% of the poverty line | 61% | 92% | 92% | −31 pts |
| Measure | This center | DC median | U.S. median | vs DC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uninsured patients | 12% | 20% | 14% | −8 pts |
| Medicaid or CHIP patients | 28% | 52% | 42% | −24 pts |
| Medicare patients | 8% | 9% | 11% | In line |
| Privately insured patients | 48% | 10% | 24% | +38 pts |
Care and screenings
| Service | Patients | What it counts |
|---|---|---|
| Dental care | 1,978 | patients had dental exams |
| Mental health care | 6,045 | patients treated for depression or anxiety |
| Substance use treatment | 113 | patients in treatment |
| Flu shots | 2,513 | patients vaccinated |
| Cervical cancer screening | 595 | patients tested |
| Breast cancer screening | 256 | patients screened |
| Family planning | 461 | patients served |
| Diabetes care | 1,279 | patients with diabetes |
| Blood pressure care | 2,997 | patients with hypertension |
| Asthma care | 920 | patients with asthma |
| HIV testing | 6,183 | patients tested |
| Hepatitis C testing | 4,348 | patients tested |
Quality of care
Whitman-Walker Clinic, Inc. is at or above the the District of Columbia median on 1 of 7 preventive-care measures. Higher is better on every line.
| Measure | This center | DC median | U.S. median | vs DC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adults with high blood pressure under control | 72% | 72% | 68% | In line |
| Women 52–74 screened for breast cancer | 26% | 59% | 54% | −33 pts |
| Women 24–64 screened for cervical cancer | 40% | 72% | 54% | −32 pts |
| Adults 46–75 screened for colorectal cancer | 34% | 45% | 44% | −11 pts |
| Patients 12+ screened for depression | 60% | 78% | 77% | −19 pts |
| Adults assessed for tobacco use | 67% | 78% | 86% | −11 pts |
| High-risk adults on statin therapy | 74% | 79% | 79% | −5 pts |
Where Whitman-Walker Clinic, Inc. patients live
| ZIP code | Patients | Uninsured |
|---|---|---|
| 20009 | 1,691 | 7% |
| 20002 | 1,241 | 6% |
| 20001 | 1,229 | 8% |
| 20020 | 1,065 | 6% |
| 20032 | 962 | 6% |
| 20011 | 957 | 8% |
| 20010 | 830 | 8% |
| 20019 | 720 | 6% |
Whitman-Walker Clinic, Inc. locations
Elizabeth Taylor Medical Center
Whitman-Walker Health New Max Robinson
Other health centers in District of Columbia
- Community of Hope
- La Clinica del Pueblo
- Elaine Ellis Center of Health
- Family and Medical Counseling Service Inc.
- Bread for the City, Inc.
- Mary's Center for Maternal & Child Care, Inc.
How fees work: the sliding-fee guide.