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Our mission is to improve the health and well-being
of the patients we serve.


If you're ready for collaborative medicine at a new level, then join us and focus on what matters - getting better so our patients get better.
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Our Statistics

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OUR STAFF
The hallmark of Virginia Mason is the nearly 6,000 staff.
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PHYSICIANS​​​​​​​
More than 470 physicians employed by the organization, practice in 45 different medical, surgical and diagnostic fields.
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REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Virginia Mason operates an acute care hospital in Seattle, licensed for 336 beds and a network of clinics in the Central Puget Sound region.
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​​​​​RESEARCH
Scientists at Benaroya Research Institute seek new treatments for autoimmune diseases like type 1 diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis and lupus.
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BAILEY-BOUSHAY HOUSE
Bailey-Boushay House serves patients with HIV/AIDS and those who need end-of-life care for cancer, Huntington’s disease and ALS.
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Where did the name come from?

Actually, our name has its genesis in two young women—both named Virginia Mason. One of the founders, Dr. Tate Mason, had a daughter named Virginia. His partner, Dr. John Blackford, also had a daughter named Virginia Mason Blackford. And if that weren't enough, both physicians graduated from the University of Virginia.
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Virginia Mason Production System (VMPS)
While some medical centers have initiated projects using the Toyota Production System (TPS), Virginia Mason is the first to integrate the Toyota management philosophy throughout its entire system. We did so by combining basic tenets of TPS and elements from the philosophies of kaizen and lean, to create the
​​​​​​​Virginia Mason Production System.
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Our History

Established in 1920, Virginia Mason began as an 80-bed hospital with six physician offices. It was named after the daughters of James Tate Mason, MD, and John M. Blackford, MD, who co-founded the clinic with radiologist Maurice Dwyer, MD. The founder's vision was to provide a single place where patients could receive comprehensive medical care, a "one-stop shopping" place for virtually any medical problem or need.

Meet Our People

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