Hackensack University Medical Center
Patients that would definitely recommend
2% lower than the national average
Hackensack University Medical Center is a medical facility located in Hackensack, NJ. This hospital has been recognized for America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™, Patient Safety Excellence Award™, and more.
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
America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023, 2022, 2021)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
Specialty Clinical Quality Awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery, coronary interventional procedures, heart attack treatment, heart failure treatment, and heart valve surgery
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in coronary intervention procedures (angioplasty with stent)
Critical Care Excellence Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in treating pulmonary embolism, respiratory system failure, sepsis, and diabetic emergencies
Stroke Care Excellence Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in the care and treatment of stroke
Cardiac Surgery Excellence Award™ (2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery and heart valve surgery
Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™ (2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in cranial neurosurgery
America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery Award™ (2021)
Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery and heart valve surgery
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Appendectomy
In Hospital
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Bariatric Surgery
In Hospital
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Defibrillator Procedures
In Hospital
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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Specialty Excellence Awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™
2023
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention Award™
2023
Cardiac Surgery Excellence Award™
2022
America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery Award™
2021
Complication Based Ratings
Diabetic Emergencies
In Hospital
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Pulmonary Embolism
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Respiratory Failure
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Sepsis
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Specialty Excellence Awards
Critical Care Excellence Award™
2023
Complication Based Ratings
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
In Hospital
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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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Complication Based Ratings
Gynecologic Procedures
In Hospital
Hysterectomy
In Hospital
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C-Section Delivery
In Hospital
Vaginal Delivery
In Hospital
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Cranial Neurosurgery
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Stroke
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Specialty Excellence Awards
Stroke Care Excellence Award™
2023
Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™
2022
Complication Based Ratings
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
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Prostate Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Transurethral Prostate Resection Surgery
In Hospital
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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Pneumonia
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Complication Based Ratings
Back and Neck Surgeries (without Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Spinal Fusion
In Hospital
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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 experienceHackensack 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
Hackensack 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
H.Eisen Oct 04 2023
Review for Dr. Schwartz
I had excellent treatment from this doctor. I am a runner, and have been running for over 13 years. I suddenly got achilles tendonitis. Before seeing Dr. Obiedzinski, I saw two other doctors. Neither of them offered anything other than fake lazar treatments and CBD ointments. In fact one...
Oct 04 2023
Review for Dr. Obiedzinski
Dr. Briker has been my internist for at least 30 years. He is everything I could want. He gets right to the point, is concise and thoughtful, and is not an alarmist. He has never disappointed me.
John A. Fabian Oct 04 2023
Review for Dr. Briker
Dr Azmi was called in on a Sunday evening for an emergency surgery on my son’s neck fracture. From the first second I met him through every follow up visit, Dr Azmi has been incredibly kind and caring. Dr Azmi is a brilliant surgeon and his office staff is equally as phenomenal. I hope to never...
Austin Oct 03 2023
Review for Dr. Ghadimi
Dr. Faugno is a wonderful doctor - he explained everything before the exam, was very thorough, had a calming best side manner. I would highly recommend Dr. Faugno.
Oct 03 2023
Review for Dr. Faugno
Location
Hackensack University Medical Center
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hackensack University Medical Center located?
Hackensack University Medical Center is located at 30 Prospect Ave, Hackensack, NJ 07601. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Hackensack University Medical Center won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Hackensack University Medical Center has been awarded with America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™, Patient Safety Excellence Award™, America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™, and 6 more in the past two years.
Is Hackensack University Medical Center highly rated with patients?
65% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Hackensack 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 Hackensack University Medical Center?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Hackensack University Medical Center profile..
How does Hackensack University Medical Center rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
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Very patient and thorough doctor. Professional and clean environment. Highly recommend this practice