Grant Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio
Pull up to the main entrance on S Grant Ave and you’ll find free valet for patients and visitors, with an information desk inside to direct you to registration, surgery check‑in, or the Emergency Department. The campus spans several buildings in downtown’s hospital corridor, so staff at the desks help with wayfinding between the main hospital and nearby specialty clinics.
Grant Medical Center operates as part of the OhioHealth system. The hospital states it is the only adult hospital in downtown Columbus that offers a full range of adult medical services and specialties. Core hospital services include an adult Level I Trauma Center and a full‑service emergency department, inpatient and outpatient surgical care, and a wide set of specialty programs.
On‑site departments and programs the hospital lists for this campus include trauma services, orthopedics through the Bone and Joint Center, vascular testing in the vascular lab, wound care, pulmonary and respiratory care, radiology and imaging, physical medicine and rehabilitation, and senior care through the Gerlach Center for Senior Health. The hospital also lists maternity and labor and delivery services, along with cancer care resources and a patient library. If you need a specific department, front‑desk staff can route you or provide the correct phone extension.
Visitor logistics are straightforward. Garage parking is available around the clock, and free valet is offered at designated building entrances during posted hours. The hospital operates as a smoke‑free campus. Billing and insurance are managed through OhioHealth, with cost‑estimate tools, accepted‑insurance information, and a financial assistance program for eligible patients available through the system’s billing resources.
For urgent needs, emergency care is available 24/7 with trauma surgeons and other specialist teams on site. For scheduled care, hours vary by clinic and unit, and some services are housed in adjacent OhioHealth buildings along East State Street and East Town Street. Calling ahead or confirming appointment details in MyChart or with the clinic is standard practice.
- Location: 111 S Grant Ave, downtown Columbus
- Main phone: (614) 566‑9000
- Emergency care: 24/7, adult Level I Trauma Center
- Parking: Free garage and valet options for patients and visitors
- Services listed by the hospital: trauma and emergency care, surgery, orthopedics (Bone and Joint Center), maternity and labor & delivery, vascular lab, wound care, imaging, rehabilitation, senior health
- Affiliation: Part of OhioHealth
- Campus policy: Smoke‑free
- Billing: Insurance and financial‑assistance resources available through OhioHealth
- Hours: Vary by department; confirm before you go
If you need hospital‑based adult care in the downtown area, this is the OhioHealth campus that handles everything from walk‑in emergencies to scheduled specialty services under one footprint.
Published: September 9, 2026 · Reviewed by the Whats Up Columbus editorial team