JFK University Medical Center
JFK University Medical Center is a medical facility located in Edison, NJ. This hospital has been recognized for America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care Award™, Bariatric Surgery Excellence Award™, and more.
Patient Experience Rating
9% lower than the national average
Awards
Healthgrades awards tell you which hospitals deliver superior quality care. Healthgrades evaluates hospital performance using objective quality measures including clinical outcomes and patient safety, as well as patient experience.
Learn more about our awards methodologySpecialty Clinical Quality Awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in the care and treatment of stroke
Bariatric Surgery Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in bariatric (weight loss) surgery
Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in cranial neurosurgery
Neurosciences Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in stroke care and cranial neurosurgery
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Appendectomy
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Bariatric Surgery
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
Bariatric Surgery Excellence Award™
2024, 2023, 2022
Complication Based Ratings
Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Heart Attack
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Heart Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
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Complication Based Ratings
Diabetic Emergencies
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Pulmonary Embolism
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Respiratory Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
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Sepsis
Mortality In-Hospital
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Complication Based Ratings
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Bowel Obstruction
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Colorectal Surgeries
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Gastrointestinal Bleed
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Pancreatitis
Mortality In-Hospital
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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
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Complication Based Ratings
Gynecologic Procedures
In Hospital
Hysterectomy
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
C-Section Delivery
In Hospital
Vaginal Delivery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Cranial Neurosurgery
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Stroke
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Specialty Excellence Awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care Award™
2024, 2023, 2022
Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™
2024
Neurosciences Excellence Award™
2024, 2023, 2022
Complication Based Ratings
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Outpatient Rotator Cuff Repair
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Prostate Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Transurethral Prostate Resection Surgery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Pneumonia
Mortality In-Hospital
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Complication Based Ratings
Spinal Fusion
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Carotid Procedures
In Hospital
Peripheral Vascular Bypass
In Hospital
Patient Experience
Patient experience measures tell you how patients felt about the care they received at the hospital. These measures are based on the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
Learn more about patient experienceJFK University Medical Center
National Average
Communication with doctors
Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
Communication with nurses
Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
Responsiveness of hospital staff
Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff
Communication about medicines
Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients
Discharge Information
Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home
Care Transition
Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital
JFK University Medical Center
National Average
Quietness
Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night
Cleanliness
Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean
Providers
Provider Reviews
KM Apr 18 2024
Review for Dr. Patel
I was waiting for this appt almost 3weeks, But I could not see the Dr. As I was told, I dont have any appt set. I thought it was a sick joke, but no they gave me appt, but did not register in a schedule. So, have nothing to say about Dr. But if he has such 'great' employees, who wants to come to...
Apr 18 2024
Review for Dr. Wolf
This was our second time seeing Dr. Bloom. Both times he was excellent. He is very patient and kind with his little patients. Also very knowledgeable and makes the parents feel good about the situation.
Gabriela Jileva Apr 18 2024
Review for Dr. Bloom
The doctor and his staff were friendly, very patient answering any and all questions extremely supportive.
Apr 17 2024
Review for Dr. Vannozzi
I had seen another Dr who was not helpful and was closed minded! Dr Notaro gave me several suggestions and also caught something that I was taking that was doing the opposite of what I was trying to fix, he told me to stop taking 2 over the counter products immediately! I trust him and highly...
Marianne Apr 17 2024
Review for Dr. Notaro
Location
JFK University Medical Center
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is JFK University Medical Center located?
JFK University Medical Center is located at 65 James St, Edison, NJ 08820. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has JFK University Medical Center won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, JFK University Medical Center has been awarded with America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care Award™, Bariatric Surgery Excellence Award™, Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™, and 1 more in the past two years.
Is JFK University Medical Center highly rated with patients?
56% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does JFK University Medical Center score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 13 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at JFK University Medical Center?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades JFK University Medical Center profile..
How does JFK University Medical Center rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
Healthgrades provides detailed information on hospital safety and outcomes for patients. Click here to learn more about hospital safety.
Dr. Patel closed my MOHS surgery very close to my eye. The surgery went very well in very difficult area of my face. T.hank you Dr. Patel