Hearing and Speech Center
Hearing and Speech • Washington, DC • Since 1870 • Multiple (Main Hospital and satellite/clinic locations) locations
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About
Children’s National Hospital in Washington, DC is a nonprofit pediatric tertiary care center (founded 1870) with 303–323 beds, an ACS-verified Level I Pediatric Trauma Center, and active pediatric ICU/NICU services. It provides comprehensive pediatric specialties for ages 0–21 and operates as a major regional referral center. The hospital is affiliated with The George Washington University School of Medicine and the Howard University College of Medicine, led by CEO Michelle Riley-Brown (as of 2023). It is located at 111 Michigan Ave NW, Washington, DC, and has a rooftop helipad for pediatric transport. While the entity’s highlights cover overall hospital services, a specific “Hearing and Speech Center” is not detailed in the provided content.
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FAQs
What conditions do you evaluate and treat?
Common conditions include pediatric hearing, speech and language disorders; hearing loss management; feeding evaluations; and related pediatric communication challenges.
To make an appointment, how do I contact you?
To make an appointment, please call 1-888-884-BEAR (2327). For information, call 202-476-5600.
What services are offered by the Hearing and Speech Center?
Our team offers comprehensive hearing, speech, language and feeding care – from screening infants’ hearing to evaluating a child’s voice quality to developing customized treatment, management and parent or caregiver training.
Where are you located?
Main Hospital: 111 Michigan Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20010. Other locations include Annapolis, MD; Friendship Heights, DC; Montgomery County, MD; Northern Virginia; Prince Georges County, MD; Takoma Theatre, DC.
Do you have Saturday appointments?
Some Saturday appointments with our Audiology team are available at our Main Hospital location.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- HealthyHearing.com: No public ratings currently available on HealthyHearing.com (0 reviews)
Patients praise
- Expert diagnosis and care for children with audiology and communication disorders
- Experienced staff and specialists in pediatric hearing and speech pathology
Common complaints
- Long wait times for appointments reported by patients
"Children’s first appointment apparently isn’t until this summer."
- DC Urban Mom forum post"Gallaudet Hearing and Speech has been great for my kids. Strongly prefer them to Children's audiology."
- DC Urban Mom forum postSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Children’s National Hospital designated Pediatric Center of Excellence in Rare Neuroimmune Disorders - Children's National - Oct 9, 2025
- Adult and Child Become First in the D.C. Region to Receive "Smart" Cochlear Implant to Restore Hearing at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital - Oct 2, 2025
- When should children undergo a hearing test? What to know for Newborn Screening Awareness Month - WTOP News - Sep 3, 2025
- D.C. Region Makes History with First Implantations of World’s Only “Smart” Cochlear System - For Your Health News - Oct 3, 2025
- Training model improves autism knowledge among early childhood educators - Children's National - Feb 17, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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