MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center

MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center is a not-for-profit 400-bed community teaching hospital locat The patient is the first priority in everything we do.

Vision:
The trusted leader in caring for people and advancing health. Values:
Service: We strive to anticipate and meet the needs of our patients, physicians and co-workers. Patient First: We strive to deliver the best to every patient every day. Integrity: We communicate openly and honestly, build trust and conduct ourselves according to the highest ethical standards. Respect: We treat each individual, those we serve and those with whom we work, with the highest professionalism and dignity. Innovation: We embrace change and work to improve all we do in a fiscally responsible manner. Teamwork: System effectiveness is built on collective strength and cultural diversity of everyone, working with open communication and mutual respect. Parking: Street, Parking Lot, Valet

Founded: In 1898, eight physicians plant the roots of Franklin Square in Baltimore. With just 20 beds, it is the first hospital to open in the community of West Baltimore. Featured Awards:
· 2012 Delmarva Foundation Award for Quality Excellence
· Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence
· U.S.News and World Report Best Hospitals
· ANCC Magnet Recognition

Quality Awards:
· The Joint Commission Hospital Accreditation
· Maryland Patient Safety Center (MPSC) Minogue Award
· American Heart/American Stroke Association's Gold Award
· Target Stroke Honor Roll
· Designated Aetna Institute of Quality for Orthopedic Care – Spine Surgery
· Stroke State Certification & Accreditation and The Joint Commission Disease Specific Care certification
· Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education
· Institutional Accreditation, 5 years Continued Accreditation Service

Service Awards:
· 2010 Best Place to Work
· Breast-feeding-Friendly Workplace Award Environment
Environmental Awards:
· 2012 Partner for Change Award
· 2009 Practice Greenhealth Partner Recognition Award
· 2010 EPA Trailblazer Award

Company Overview
MedStar Franklin Square is the third-largest hospital in Maryland, with 347 licensed beds, Our emergency department treats more than 108,000 patients annually. With more than 3,000 skilled professionals, including over 1,000 nurses and 400 staff physicians, MedStar Franklin Square is one of the largest employers in Baltimore County. More than 750 independently practicing physicians have applied for privileges, choosing MedStar Franklin Square as their hospital of choice for surgical referrals, radiology and laboratory services.

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Dr. Steven Wexner reveals the symptoms you shouldn’t ignore.

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We’re LIVE with colorectal surgeons Dr. Preetha Ali, Dr. Brian Bello, and Dr. Zhifei Sun discussing the alarming rise of colorectal cancer in younger adults. Have questions? Ask them in the comments.

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Join us LIVE on Tuesday, March 24 at noon as we talk with colorectal surgeons Dr. Preetha Ali, Dr. Brian Bello, and Dr. Zhifei Sun about why this trend is increasing and what steps you can take to protect your health.

Have questions for our experts? Ask them in the comments below and tune in LIVE to hear their answers.

We’re honored to care for our Baltimore community 💙 If we’ve made a difference for you, please nominate MedStar Health i...
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We’re honored to care for our Baltimore community 💙

If we’ve made a difference for you, please nominate MedStar Health in the Baltimore Sun’s Best of Baltimore Awards 🏆

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03/20/2026

We’re LIVE with colorectal surgeons, Dr. Anne Fabrizio, Dr. Marcus Oosenbrug, Dr. Sherief Shawki, Dr. Tushar Samdani, and Dr. Steven Wexner discussing colon cancer diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes.

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Have questions about screening, symptoms, or treatment? Ask them in the comments below and join us live for the answers.

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Our multidisciplinary teams of experts provide a full spectrum of care, from prevention to diagnosis and advanced treatment.

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9000 Franklin Square Drive
Baltimore, MD
21237

Telephone

+14437777000

Website

http://MedStarHealth.org/SocialMedia

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Vision: The trusted leader in caring for people and advancing health. Values: Service: We strive to anticipate and meet the needs of our patients, physicians and co-workers. Patient First: We strive to deliver the best to every patient every day. The patient is the first priority in everything we do. Integrity: We communicate openly and honestly, build trust and conduct ourselves according to the highest ethical standards. Respect: We treat each individual, those we serve and those with whom we work, with the highest professionalism and dignity. Innovation: We embrace change and work to improve all we do in a fiscally responsible manner. Teamwork: System effectiveness is built on collective strength and cultural diversity of everyone, working with open communication and mutual respect.

Parking: Street, Parking Lot, Valet

Founded: In 1898, eight physicians plant the roots of Franklin Square in Baltimore. With just 20 beds, it is the first hospital to open in the community of West Baltimore.

Featured Awards: