Ocean University Medical Center
Ocean University Medical Center is a medical facility located in Brick, NJ. This hospital has been recognized for Patient Safety Excellence Award™, Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™, and more.
Patient Experience Rating
2% higher 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 methodologyHospital Quality Awards
Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
Specialty Clinical Quality Awards
Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis
Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery
Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pneumonia
Stroke Care Excellence Award™ (2024, 2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in the care and treatment of stroke
Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Appendectomy
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
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Heart Attack
Mortality In-Hospital
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Heart Failure
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Complication Based Ratings
Diabetic Emergencies
In Hospital
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Pulmonary Embolism
Mortality In-Hospital
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Respiratory Failure
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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
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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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Specialty Excellence Awards
Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™
2024
Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™
2024
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
Stroke
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Specialty Excellence Awards
Stroke Care Excellence Award™
2024, 2022
Complication Based Ratings
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Hip Replacement
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
Mortality Based Ratings
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Mortality In-Hospital
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Pneumonia
Mortality In-Hospital
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Specialty Excellence Awards
Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™
2024
Complication Based Ratings
Spinal Fusion
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
In Hospital
Carotid Procedures
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 experienceOcean 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
Ocean 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
Apr 17 2024
Review for Dr. Kupferberg
Dr. Bersalona is one of the last bastions of compassionate medicine in America. His office has all the benefits of being a true “private practice” - not owned by a big hospital group that rushes appointments. I love that he is so efficient and that he LISTENS to his patients!
Bobby L Apr 17 2024
Review for Dr. Bersalona
Staff was courteous and friendly. Wait was reasonable.
Betty DeAlmeida Apr 17 2024
Review for Dr. Bogdan
Dr Nitche listens to my concerns. He ruled out problems before recommending treatment.
Apr 17 2024
Review for Dr. Nitche
I would definitely refer Dr. Nasser. If you want to have surgery make sure it is with a surgeon . I was very comfortable throughout my entire experience. Dr. Nasser's bedside manner was wonderful. I never felt rushed, he was always very thorough and explained everything in great detail. The office...
Apr 16 2024
Review for Dr. Nasser
Location
Ocean University Medical Center
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ocean University Medical Center located?
Ocean University Medical Center is located at 425 Jack Martin Blvd, Brick, NJ 08724. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Ocean University Medical Center won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Ocean University Medical Center has been awarded with Patient Safety Excellence Award™, Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™, Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™, and 3 more in the past two years.
Is Ocean University Medical Center highly rated with patients?
64% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Ocean 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 Ocean University Medical Center?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Ocean University Medical Center profile..
How does Ocean 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.
I have been going to Dr. Kupferberg for 14 years. I see him every 6 months for a followup after sinus surgery. Couldn't ask for a more professional and experienced doctor. He listens and explains everything patiently and will go out of his way to get answers for you. Doesn't hurt that he has a...