UW Medicine Northwest Hospital
1550 N 115th St Main Hospital · Seattle, Washington 98133UW Medicine Northwest Hospital is a 281-bed acute care community hospital located in Seattle, WA, and is part of the prestigious UW Medicine health system. Founded in 1960, it offers a comprehensive range of medical, surgical, and specialty services, including a Primary Stroke Center, advanced cardiac care, cancer treatment, orthopedics, and a birth center. The hospital is known for its commitment to patient safety and quality, providing advanced technology like robotic surgery, and offering free parking. As an affiliate of an academic medical center, it combines community-focused care with access to leading-edge research and expertise.
Specialties & Programs
Hospital information
- 24/7 Emergency Care
- Available
- Adult Trauma Center
- Level I
More emergency department details
- Pediatric Emergency Care
- Available
Stabilizes and treats pediatric emergencies, but often transfers complex cases to Seattle Children's Hospital.
- Stroke Center
- Available
Yes, Primary Stroke Center
- Cardiac Emergency Capabilities
- Available
Yes, provides comprehensive cardiac care, including emergency interventions.
- Burn Center
- Available
Information not available at this time. Please call (877) 694-4677 to inquire.
- Air Ambulance / Helipad
- Not Available
24/7 emergency services, Level III Trauma Center, Primary Stroke Center, specialized care for heart attack and stroke.
About Emergency Department Waits
Emergency departments treat patients according to medical urgency rather than arrival order. Wait times can change rapidly based on patient volume, ambulance arrivals, trauma cases and available treatment space. Patients with life-threatening conditions are prioritized immediately. This note is general information and does not describe UW Medicine Northwest Hospital's current wait.

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