Virginia Mason Medical Center
Seattle, Washington
Since its founding in 1891, Virginia Mason Medical Center has focused on providing the best possible care for people in the Pacific Northwest—and beyond. From routine wellness checks to acute care and chronic disease management, Virginia Mason Medical Center is recognized for high-quality care based on research and education.
Virginia Mason Medical Center is dedicated to designing care processes around patients, increasing quality and efficiency through the Virginia Mason Institute, which offers consulting, training, assessments and other services to health care executives, leaders, doctors and clinical staff, and non-health care leaders, with the goal of creating and sustaining a culture of continuous quality improvement.
Nationally recognized care
- Virginia Mason Medical Center was recognized as the No. 1 hospital overall for Washington state and Seattle Metro area by U.S. News & World Report for 2025-26
- Virginia Mason Medical Center was ranked by the U.S. News & World Report as a 2025-26 high-performing hospital for gastroenterology & GI surgery, geriatrics, and pulmonary/lung surgery, along with 20 other conditions and procedures
- Leapfrog ‘A’ Grade, recognizing patient safety and care quality
- Recognized as one of the Best Hospitals 2025 by Money (formerly Money Magazine), in partnership with The Leapfrog Group
- Virginia Mason Medical Center became the first medical center in the Pacific Northwest to earn designation as a Donor Care Network Center of Excellence by the National Kidney Registry
- Virginia Mason Medical Center has been ranked among the Top 100 Integrated Health Networks in the nation since 2004 by IQVIA
- Designated as a Blue Distinction Center for Cardiac Care by Premera Blue Cross and Regence Blue Shield
Clinical research
Virginia Mason Medical Center partners with the Benaroya Research Institute to offer clinical studies that are leading the way in the discovery of innovative treatments and diagnostic tools for arthritis, cancer, diabetes, HIV/AIDS, and other conditions in immunology, cardiology, and urology.
Comprehensive services
Virginia Mason Medical Center offers a comprehensive range of services including:
- Center for Cardiovascular Health
- Center for Digestive Health and Weight Loss
- Center for Neurosciences and Spine
- Women’s health and maternity
- Orthopedics and sports medicine
- Center for Cancer Care
Support for international patients
In addition to recognized clinical excellence, CommonSpirit Health International is equipped to provide a comprehensive array of international services that support patients and families during treatment and recovery, including coordination of:
- Remote second opinions
- Interpreters and translation
- Doctor visits
- 24/7 assistance
- Financial services and estimates
- Daily visits to patients
- Emergency services
- Transportation chauffeur from airport to hotel
- Hotel accommodations
- Tours, shopping, and restaurant reservations
