United States securities and exchange commission logo June 21, 2023 J. Christopher Douglas Chief Financial Officer Healthcare Realty Trust Incorporated 3310 West End Avenue Suite 700 Nashville, Tennessee 37203 Re: Healthcare Realty Trust Incorporated Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 Filed March 1, 2023 File No. 001-35568 Dear J. Christopher Douglas: We have completed our review of your filing. We remind you that the company and its management are responsible for the accuracy and adequacy of their disclosures, notwithstanding any review, comments, action or absence of action by the staff. Sincerely, Division of Corporation Finance Office of Real Estate & Construction