Walter Reed is a U.S. Army medical center located in Bethesda, Maryland. It is named after Dr. Walter Reed, an Army physician known for his research on yellow fever. The facility provides comprehensive healthcare services to military personnel, veterans, and their families. The center is part of the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, which combines several medical facilities to offer advanced medical care. It plays a crucial role in military medicine, focusing on rehabilitation, research, and education to improve health outcomes for service members and their dependents.