By HFT Staff

February 2026 marked a historic milestone for The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center as the first of 425 patients are moved through three dedicated routes into 820 spacious private rooms at the new University Hospital, 520 W. 10th Ave., Columbus. 

University Hospital is a decade in the making, and it stands out for its patient-centered design, family-friendly facilities and highly advanced technology. It offers care across a range of specialties, including surgery, neurology, neurosurgery, critical care, adult organ transplants and more. 

The 1.9-million-square-foot, 26-story hospital is the largest single-facility construction project ever undertaken at Ohio State and the largest single-facility hospital project opening in the United States in 2026. 

Rising 410 feet, University Hospital is the 10th tallest building in Columbus. About 12,000 providers and support staff will deliver high-quality health care here every day. 

Highlights include: 

• 24 operating rooms, including two hybrid neurovascular suites for complex stroke care 
• 10 interventional radiology suites for advanced imaging-guided procedures 
• 234 intensive care unit (ICU) beds 
• Region’s only Level 4 maternity care hospital with an express elevator feature for laboring patients 
• 24/7 dining access with mobile ordering available 
• 24/7 access to indoor and outdoor spaces for reflection 
• 148 additional beds for patients of The Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute  

Healing natural light spills through large, 9-foot windows in each 349-square-foot patient room. The rooms also feature a 75-inch digital screen that provides access to care team member information, telehealth and video conferencing, room controls, patient education, entertainment and relaxation content.  

As part of the University Hospital transition, these buildings now have new names:    

• Rhodes Hall, located at 450 W. Tenth Ave, is now “University Hospital – Rhodes Hall.” The signage on the building will say "UH Rhodes." 
• Doan Hall is now “University Hospital – Doan Hall.” The signage for University Hospital – Doan Hall will be located on the south side of University Hospital – Rhodes Hall. It will say "UH Doan."  
• The Brain and Spine Hospital is now “University Hospital – Pavilion." The building signage will say "300 UH Pavilion" as this building is located at 300 W. 10th Ave. 

University Hospital adds nearly 400 beds to the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center. It expands access for central Ohio’s rapidly growing population, which is projected to exceed three million people by 2050, according to the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission.