Saint Joseph's University Medical Center
Saint Joseph's University Medical Center is a medical facility located in Paterson, NJ. This hospital has been recognized for Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™ and Labor and Delivery Excellence Award™.
Patient Experience Rating
7% 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
Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in cranial neurosurgery
Labor and Delivery Excellence Award™ (2023, 2022, 2021)
Superior clinical care of women during and after childbirth
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Appendectomy
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Bariatric Surgery
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Defibrillator Procedures
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Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
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Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
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Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
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Heart Attack
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Heart Failure
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Valve Surgery
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Diabetic Emergencies
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Pulmonary Embolism
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Respiratory Failure
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Sepsis
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Gallbladder Removal Surgery
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Bowel Obstruction
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Colorectal Surgeries
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Gastrointestinal Bleed
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Pancreatitis
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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
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Gynecologic Procedures
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Hysterectomy
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C-Section Delivery
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Vaginal Delivery
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
Labor and Delivery Excellence Award™
2023, 2022, 2021
Mortality Based Ratings
Cranial Neurosurgery
Mortality In-Hospital
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Stroke
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Specialty Excellence Awards
Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™
2023
Complication Based Ratings
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
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Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
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Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Outpatient Rotator Cuff Repair
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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Pneumonia
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Spinal Fusion
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Carotid Procedures
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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 experienceSaint Joseph's 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
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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
Apr 15 2024
Review for Dr. Lin
I have spine stenosis Dr Kang is a great professional, I have relief in my lower back pain!!
Pedro Caldas Apr 13 2024
Review for Dr. Kang
My Mother has been to Chilton and the rehabs in Lincoln park a few times and not once has Dr Rappaport provided us with information on her condition. Does not call you back. Leaves you hanging. In fact, the whole system is like this between Chilton and rehabs. You call the nurses and they NEVER...
Apr 11 2024
Review for Dr. Rappaport
Dr. Lin was thorough in explaining what happened to my son (a pelvic tear.) He listened to us and answered our questions. We will definitely be seeing him again.
Ursula Singh Apr 10 2024
Review for Dr. Lin
My first time with this doctor, he is very pleasant, professional and knowledgeable, pay attention to patients concerns.
Rosa Apr 10 2024
Review for Dr. Lucila
Location
Saint Joseph's University Medical Center
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Saint Joseph's University Medical Center located?
Saint Joseph's University Medical Center is located at 703 Main St, Paterson, NJ 07503. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Saint Joseph's University Medical Center won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Saint Joseph's University Medical Center has been awarded with Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™ and Labor and Delivery Excellence Award™ in the past two years.
Is Saint Joseph's University Medical Center highly rated with patients?
58% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Saint Joseph's 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 Saint Joseph's University Medical Center?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Saint Joseph's University Medical Center profile..
How does Saint Joseph's 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.
It was my first visit and was worried for my daughter . Dr Lin was warm and easy to talk to and he has the skills to work with teenagers and made my daughter comfortable. The whole staff were warm and welcoming, fast and precise. No long waits.