The United States’ premier military medical facility and a flagship Medical Center (MEDCEN) under the Defense Health Agency (DHA). Located in Bethesda, Maryland, it provides advanced medical care to active-duty service members, retirees, veterans, and senior government officials while serving as a central hub for military medical education, research, and specialty care.
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center is a premier military hospital providing advanced care and serving as a major referral center. It integrates Army, Navy, and Air Force medical personnel and supports medical education and training. Clinicians follow strict credentialing and quality standards under military and federal regulations.
Medical Mission and Role Within the Defense Health Agency
Why Legal Representation Matters for Military Clinicians at Walter Reed
Administrative and professional actions in a military medical center can impact a clinician’s military status, clinical privileges, reputation, and licensure. Handling these issues requires knowledge of DHA rules, military medical regulations, and peer review procedures.
WMedLaw Representation for Military Medical Professionals
WMedLaw provides legal support to military physicians and healthcare providers facing peer review, credentialing or privileging disputes, clinical adverse actions, and other administrative proceedings within the Military Health System, including at Walter Reed.
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
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Details |
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Official Name |
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center |
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Address |
4494 Palmer Rd N, Bethesda, MD 20814, United States |
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Contact Number |
301-295-4000 |
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DHA Designation |
MEDCEN (Medical Center) |
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Branch Affiliation |
Joint-service (Army, Navy, Air Force) |
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Managing Authority |
Defense Health Agency (DHA), U.S. Department of Defense |
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Primary Function |
Tertiary and quaternary military medical care, specialty care, and national referral |
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Teaching Institution |
Yes |
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Population Served |
Active-duty service members, retirees, dependents, veterans, senior government officials |
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Role in MHS |
Premier joint-service medical center, national referral and specialty care center |