Saint Joseph's University Medical Center
Patients that would definitely recommend
10% 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 Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence 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

Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in cranial neurosurgery

Labor and Delivery Excellence Award™ (2022, 2021, 2020)
Superior clinical care of women during and after childbirth

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention Award™ (2021)
Superior clinical outcomes in coronary intervention procedures (angioplasty with stent)

Obstetrics and Gynecology Excellence Award™ (2020)
Superior clinical outcomes during and after childbirth and in surgeries that treat diseases and conditions of the female reproductive system
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
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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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Specialty Excellence Awards

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention Award™
2021
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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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Gynecologic Procedures
In Hospital
Hysterectomy
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards

Obstetrics and Gynecology Excellence Award™
2020
Complication Based Ratings
C-Section Delivery
In Hospital
Vaginal Delivery
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards

Labor and Delivery Excellence Award™
2022, 2021, 2020

Obstetrics and Gynecology Excellence Award™
2020
Mortality Based Ratings
Cranial Neurosurgery
Mortality In-Hospital
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Stroke
Mortality In-Hospital
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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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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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Pneumonia
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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
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Communication with doctors
Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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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
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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
Noemi Feb 04 2023
Review for Dr. Szewczyk-Szczech
PATIENT BEWARE...make sure you know who is doing your surgery. Make sure they disclose the use of SURGICAL CLIPS. PLEASE don't be naĂŻve like I was. Ask him how many clips were used. Follow up with a CT scan to ensure the clips are in place. I suffered for over 6 years because of 2 clips I had no...
Stay Faraway from Baratta Feb 03 2023
Review for Dr. Baratta
After years of seeing numerous doctors and specialists, I was declining rapidly. Eventually I was unable to stand, sit up, walk or even feed myself. Thankfully, when things were looking extremely bleak, I found Dr. Moise. He accurately diagnosed my condition as communicating hydrocephalus and...
Loraine A. Feb 02 2023
Review for Dr. Moise
Dr. Stein is a wonderful and kind doctor. She goes out of her way for her patients. My experience with Dr. Stein has been nothing short of fantastic. I trust her and feel extremely comfortable with her. She is a smart, compassionate, and highly qualified doctor. No need to look any further.
DB Jan 30 2023
Review for Dr. Stein
Dr. Lashin is such a compassionate and caring doctor. He's very professional and thorough. I would highly recommend him as a primary doctor. He is a hidden gem!
Steph Jan 28 2023
Review for Dr. Lashin
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Doctor Krystyna is the most caring doctor I’ve met. I went there for my immigration visit and she went above and beyond, reading the papers and the results of the tests with me and explaining everything she was doing. I was so happy about it that I went back for a physical the week after. For the...