Saint Joseph's University Medical Center
Patients that would definitely recommend
6% lower than the national average
Saint Joseph's University Medical Center is a medical facility located in Paterson, NJ. This hospital has been recognized for America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention Award™, Labor and Delivery 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 methodologySpecialty Clinical Quality Awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention Award™ (2020)
Superior clinical outcomes in coronary intervention procedures (angioplasty with stent)
Labor and Delivery Excellence Award™ (2020, 2019, 2018)
Superior clinical care of women during and after childbirth
Obstetrics and Gynecology Excellence Award™ (2020, 2019, 2018)
Superior clinical outcomes during and after childbirth and in surgeries that treat diseases and conditions of the female reproductive system
Gynecologic Surgery Excellence Award™ (2018)
Superior clinical outcomes in gynecological 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
Mortality Based Ratings
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 Coronary Intervention Award™
2020
Mortality Based Ratings
Pulmonary Embolism
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Respiratory Failure
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Sepsis
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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
Specialty Excellence Awards
Obstetrics and Gynecology Excellence Award™
2020, 2019, 2018
Complication Based Ratings
C-Section Delivery
In Hospital
Vaginal Delivery
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
Labor and Delivery Excellence Award™
2020, 2019, 2018
Obstetrics and Gynecology Excellence Award™
2020, 2019, 2018
Mortality Based Ratings
Cranial Neurosurgery
Mortality In-Hospital
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Stroke
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Complication Based Ratings
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
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Transurethral Prostate Resection Surgery
In Hospital
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Mortality In-Hospital
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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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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 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
Saint Joseph's 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
S. G. Jan 27 2022
Review for Dr. Kaiser
I was a bit nervous about seeing him. Who wants to see a neurosurgeon about an aneurism that shows up on a Cat scan? Dr. Sattar was so good at explaining, and putting me at ease. Many thanks, Dr. Sattar.
Bettie A. Jan 26 2022
Review for Dr. Sattar
My children have been seeing Dr Frank for over 20 years. Dr Frank is personable and very thorough
Michelle O. Jan 26 2022
Review for Dr. Scartozzi
My children have been seeing Dr Frank for over 20 years. Dr Frank is personable and very thorough
Michelle O. Jan 26 2022
Review for Dr. Scartozzi
My children have been seeing Dr Frank for over 20 years. Dr Frank is personable and very thorough
Michelle O. Jan 26 2022
Review for Dr. Scartozzi
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Dr. Kaiser was able to explain what needs to be done and what could arise after surgery so I don’t have any surprises