Founded in 1888 with just 12 beds, Hackensack University Medical Center was Bergen Countys first hospital. Today, this nonprofit, teaching and research hospital has grown to become the largest provider of inpatient and outpatient services in New Jersey. In fact, were Bergen Countys hub of health care for the Northern New Jersey and New York metropolitan areas. Hackensack University Medical Center enjoys numerous clinical, research and academic affiliations with world-renowned partners. Our medical and dental staff represent the full spectrum of specialties and subspecialties and are international leaders in health care. Hackensack University Medical Center was listed as the number one hospital in New Jersey in U.S. News & World Reports 2017-18 Best Hospital rankings maintaining its place atop the NJ rankings since the rating system was introduced. It was also named one of the top four New York Metro Area hospitals. At Hackensack University Medical Center, we are proud to also serve as the Hometown Hospital of the New York Giants and the New York Red Bulls soccer team. The medical center remains committed to the community through fundraising and community events, such as its annual Life & Liberty event, health fairs and Healthy Heart events.
More than 130 years after we became Bergen County's first hospital, we are proud to have grown into becoming the best hospital in New Jersey. Its an honor and privilege to care for our community. Ultimately, our goal is to enable every member of our community to get better and live healthier - from preventive care and specialty care to state-of-the-art surgery, treatment and rehabilitation. - Mark D. Sparta, FACHE
Forty-four-year-old Carey Miller doesnt smoke, eats a healthy diet and is proactive about her health, making sure to get all the annual screenings her health care provider recommends. So, on an unassuming day in March 2021 when she saw bright red blood in her stool, it caught her attention.
She wasnt overly concerned at first, but she knew from reading online that bright red blood in feces could be an indicator of colorectal cancer. Even though she knew of no colorectal cancer history in her family, she decided to keep a watch on it. From her reading, she knew that rates of colorectal cancer in people younger than 50 have been increasing, which recently prompted the U.S. Preventative Services Task Forceto recommend beginningscreening for colorectal cancer at age 45instead of age 50.
An endoscopic ultrasound was scheduled withRosario Ligresti, M.D., chief of the gastroenterology division at Hackensack University Medical Center, in late May. The endoscopic ultrasound provided a detailed visualization of the tumor so that the multidisciplinary team at the hospital could understand how deep and large it was and whether the cancer had spread to any lymph nodes.
We were able to get all the staging information and then connect her to the appropriate management teamthe surgeons and oncologistspretty quickly, Dr. Ligresti says. With the staging information and the input of the multidisciplinary team, you really have a good picture of the tumor in the best possible way before you get to the operating room.
Because Carey had a small, localized tumor, the multidisciplinary team assessed that she didnt need chemotherapy or radiation to shrink the tumor before surgery; she could go directly to surgery, which she did. In early June, she had a minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery that removed the cancerous tumor and more than 50 lymph nodes. She was able to go home two days later.
Her surgeon,Howard Ross, M.D., removed all of the cancer so she didnt need any radiation or chemotherapy following surgery either. She will need annual colonoscopies going forward. After her surgical incisions healed, she returned to her regular routines and diet without any restrictions.
Im just thankful, she says. This could have been so much worse if not caught early. And I cant say enough about Hackensack. My stay there was great. The nursesall of the hospital staffwere just wonderful. They made a stressful time a little bit easier to deal with because everyone was so caring and sympathetic.
Hackensack Meridian Health is a leading not-for-profit health care organization that is the largest, most comprehensive and truly integrated health care network in New Jersey, offering a complete range of medical services, innovative research and life-enhancing care. Hackensack Meridian Health comprises 17 hospitals from Bergen to Ocean counties, which includes:
Additionally, the network has more than 500 patient care locations throughout the state which include ambulatory care centers, surgery centers, home health services, long-term care and assisted living communities, ambulance services, lifesaving air medical transportation, fitness and wellness centers, rehabilitation centers, urgent care centers and physician practice locations. Hackensack Meridian Health has more than 36,000 team members, and over 7,000 physicians and is a distinguished leader in health care philanthropy, committed to the health and well-being of the communities it serves.
The Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine opened in 2018, the first private medical school in New Jersey in more than 50 years where it welcomed its third class of students in 2020 to its campus in Nutley and Clifton.
Additionally, the network partnered with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center to find more cures for cancer faster while ensuring that patients have access to the highest quality, most individualized cancer care when and where they need it.
Hackensack Meridian Health is a member of AllSpire Health Partners, an interstate consortium of leading health systems, to focus on the sharing of best practices in clinical care and achieving efficiencies.
Hackensack Meridian Health comprises 13 hospitals, including two academic medical centers, two childrens hospitals and nine community hospitals, physician practices, more than 120 ambulatory care centers, surgery centers, home health services, long-term care and assisted living communities, ambulance services, lifesaving air medical transportation, fitness and wellness centers, rehabilitation centers, and urgent care and after-hours centers.
Notable distinctions include having one of only five major academic medical centers in the nation to receive Healthgrades Americas 50 Best Hospitals Award for five or more consecutive years, the number one hospital in New Jersey as ranked by U.S. News and World Report, consistently achieving Magnet recognition for nursing excellence from the American Nurses Credentialing Center, recipient of the John M. Eisenberg Award for Patient Safety and Quality from The Joint Commission and the National Quality Forum, a six-time recipient of Fortunes 100 Best Companies to Work For, one of the 20 Best Workplaces in Health Care in the nation, and the number one Best Place to Work for Women. Hackensack Meridian Health is a member of AllSpire Health Partners, an interstate consortium of leading health systems, to focus on the sharing of best practices in clinical care and achieving efficiencies.
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Rating 3.3 out of 5 based on 43 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestPepe Monge
2 years ago
(Translated by Google) I don't know where to complain, because of a hairpiece they made me, and it's wrong. I called the hospital to tell them that the denture is wrong, because I can't bite on the left side, when I bite my gum hurts a lot. They gave me an appointment where they only scraped the hairpiece a little, but I'm still the same, I can't bite on the left side, because of the pain it causes... I told them that my hairpiece was still wrong, and they gave me an appointment for last Friday, , and this appointment was canceled putting silly arguments. I called the same Friday and told them that my hairpiece is wrong, I can't bite and I think I'm damaging my gums, and they have given me an appointment for this Monday at 8am. I hope they solve my problem, and they don't come to me with silly arguments. If someone from the hospital reads this, please tell me where I can file my complaint for malpractice in dentistry, and be able to elaborate more on the treatment they have given me. false. (Original) No se donde quejarme, por un postizo que me hicieron, y esta mal. Llame al hospital para decirles que esta mal el postizo, porque no puedo morder por el lado izquierdo,, cuando muerdo me duele mucho la encia. Me dieron una cita donde solo rasparon un poquito el postizo, pero sigo igual, no puedo morder por el lado izquierdo, por el dolor que causa..les dije que seguia mal mi postizo, y me dieron una cita para el ultimo viernes pasado,,y esta cita la cancelaron poniendo argumentos tontos. Llame el mismo viernes y les dije que esta mal mi postizo, no puedo morder y creo que me estoy danando la encia, y me han dado una cita para este lunes a las 8am. Ojala que solucionen mi problema, y no me vengan con argumentos tontos.si alguna persona del hospital lee esto por favor que me diga donde puedo elevar mi queja por mala practica en odontologia, y poder explayarme mas sobre el trato que me han dado sobre mi postizo.
Timothy Delprete
2 years ago
Dr Lopez took 4 1/2 hours to do a root canal and another 2.5 hours to do a post an crown! not happy , No confidence extremely slow didn't explain anything what she was gonna do was a horrible experience
Pedro Martinez
2 years ago
Always great I'll came every year
Rachael Dean
2 years ago
The staff was so nice and comforting! The wait was not long either and I was a new patient. Everyone I came in contact with was helpful and friendly- even doctors in the hallway made sure I was finding my way with no trouble. The dentist, assistant, x-ray tech and receptionists were very kind and took time to explain everything to me. I cannot express how pleasant my experience was and I am terrified of dental appointments! Thank you so much!
Thomas Europa
2 years ago
I found the best dentist I ever had in my I life Doctor SEO Is very professional I feel very safe I used to not like going to the dentist now I can't wait to go For the 1st time in my life I actually had an experience at the dentist office that I enjoyed
Michael Levy
2 years ago
great staff nice and polite. the dentists are great too
Eliot Lerman
2 years ago
The dental clinic is sometimes very good and at other times not so good. I have had over the course of a number of visits very proficient and pleasant dentists and one dentist who seemed inept enough for me to request a different dentist for my next visit (which was granted). On one occasion, I had to wait an hour past my scheduled appointment time to be seen. There are two clinic facilities for dental work here at the hospital. One facility requires very little walking from one's parking space to the clinic while the other requires such a long walk from parking to the facility that its terribly difficult for anyone with walking problems .. Overall, if you can park near the dental facility at the Hillcrest address and you get an accomplished friendly dentist, I highly recommend the work of the Center for Dentistry at HUMC..
Zya Carter
2 years ago
I Had a very pleasant experience! I went to fix ridges on my four front teeth at the top. Dr.Sigdel was very professional, she did an amazing job and she talked me through each step while making sure I was comfortable the whole time . I love my results 10/10 Experience .
Jesenia Gz
2 years ago
I've been to the Center for dentistry at Hackensack University Medical Center a couple of times now, yesterday was my most recent visit. I love my dentist he's literally amazing, he's nice, he's relatable, definitely a caring doctor, you can tell that this really is his passion and he really is here to help his patience and whatever way he can. My doctor is Rey Pella. He just recently told me yesterday that he won't be seeing me for my next six month check up/cleaning I asked him why and he said that he was graduating... That's when I realize that the this was part of dentistry school lol it made a lot of sense actually with all the rooms and doctors at this location. I have been to the other location down a block on second street I like that location just a litttttle bit more simply because it actually looks like a doctors office and has a whole waiting area right in front of the receptionist rather than the one inside of the hospital at 360 Prospect Ave. where the receptionist cubicle/window is in the hallway of the hospital and the waiting room is a little bit out of the way compared to normal doctors offices. It's not much of an inconvenience as it is just a bit odd lol. Other than that the staff is very friendly I've never had an issue with anyone and I've seen a couple of doctors/I guess students and they've all been super nice I have no complaints about that. Only issue I would complain about is the receptionist should have more help at the front Desk clearly there was too many people checking in and checking out at the same time and there was a bit of a line and that's inconvenient for the fact that we were all discombobulated in the hallway. Definitely a hassle being that it's a hotspot hallway and it's right next to the parking garage so people come and go and pass by you a lot. Other than that this place is literally amazing definitely recommend!!
SAM MILLER
2 years ago
Do yourself a BIG favor: run as far and fast as possible AWAY from them or you'll be VERY sorry. I went there for their self-pay rates because I have no insurance. Without giving me any sort of estimate, I was billed and paid $300 for a tissue biopsy. About 2 weeks later, I received a separate bill from the hospital for almost $800! The clinic submitted a bill on behalf of the hospital to my medical insurance without my knowledge or authorization. I'm now facing the classic run around scenerio. The hospital claims the bill was generated by the clinic. The clinic points the finger right back at the hospital. Completely unethical. I terminated my treatment with them, retrieved my records and xrays and filed complaints against the clinic, hospital and doctor with the NJ Attorney General's Office.
Julissa Agramonte
2 years ago
The doctors are young and vibrant. The one thing I do not like is that the centers don't look as clean as they should. Needs new paint and the floors are dirty. The dental equipment looks clean but the aesthetics of both places needs an update. It feels dirty - there are scuff marks all over the walls and the floors have a white dust on them - i always wear black booties and they get covered in white dust. Ugh. But i really like my dentist and the work he has done so far.
Gesi L
2 years ago
The first time I went to the dental center at HUMC I was hopeless and in a lot of pain. The hospitality that Dr. Rahim showed helped me come to my senses. I had a lot of cavities and wisdom teeth to extract. In just three appointments he was able to help me regain my smile and finally be able to eat! Although many people are afraid of getting their teeth extracted ( me being one of them) Dr. Rahim was extremely gentle and his awesome personality made the experience bearable. He is an amazing doctor and I am going to miss him!
Barry Trotter
2 years ago
DO NO GO HERE!!! (Unless you want to pay a lawyer and court fees following your appointment!) I wish I could give this dentist 0 stars!!! I came in to get my cavities filled and the dentist only managed to do the most terrible job with the fillings. She did my lower right side and made the fillings too tall and too deep and now I can't bite on both sides evenly. I also still have some pain in the area where she drilled my molars when I have hot or cold water in my mouth! I would highly NOT recommend this dentist for the low level of professionalism in her work and I would gladly post a video of any sort of disdain I receive for posting my honest review of this business.
Julissa Agramonte
3 years ago
The doctors are young and vibrant. The one thing I do not like is that the centers don't look as clean as they should. Needs new paint and the floors are dirty. The dental equipment looks clean but the aesthetics of both places needs an update. It feels dirty - there are scuff marks all over the walls and the floors have a white dust on them - i always wear black booties and they get covered in white dust. Ugh. But i really like my dentist and the work he has done so far.
Yessenia Yepez
3 years ago
I would highly recommend the Hackensack Center of Dentistry amd the hospital overall...my fiance had pain with his back tooth for months,even went to a dentist who did nothing just to be in horrible pain months down to when I googled the clinic...we were there 45 mns...45 MINUTES and thanks to them my fiance is in no more pain...now we know where go,always...
Rijalda Cajevic
3 years ago
They were amazing! From the lady at the front desk to the assistants, residence and dr there! I had such a pleasant experience with them and will definitely be back and will recommend! Thank you ladies and gentlemen for all of your help!
Jesenia Gz
3 years ago
I've been to the Center for dentistry at Hackensack University Medical Center a couple of times now, yesterday was my most recent visit. I love my dentist he's literally amazing, he's nice, he's relatable, definitely a caring doctor, you can tell that this really is his passion and he really is here to help his patience and whatever way he can. My doctor is Rey Pella. He just recently told me yesterday that he won't be seeing me for my next six month check up/cleaning I asked him why and he said that he was graduating... That's when I realize that the this was part of dentistry school lol it made a lot of sense actually with all the rooms and doctors at this location. I have been to the other location down a block on second street I like that location just a litttttle bit more simply because it actually looks like a doctors office and has a whole waiting area right in front of the receptionist rather than the one inside of the hospital at 360 Prospect Ave. where the receptionist cubicle/window is in the hallway of the hospital and the waiting room is a little bit out of the way compared to normal doctors offices. It's not much of an inconvenience as it is just a bit odd lol. Other than that the staff is very friendly I've never had an issue with anyone and I've seen a couple of doctors/I guess students and they've all been super nice I have no complaints about that. Only issue I would complain about is the receptionist should have more help at the front Desk clearly there was too many people checking in and checking out at the same time and there was a bit of a line and that's inconvenient for the fact that we were all discombobulated in the hallway. Definitely a hassle being that it's a hotspot hallway and it's right next to the parking garage so people come and go and pass by you a lot. Other than that this place is literally amazing definitely recommend!!
Gesi L
3 years ago
The first time I went to the dental center at HUMC I was hopeless and in a lot of pain. The hospitality that Dr. Rahim showed helped me come to my senses. I had a lot of cavities and wisdom teeth to extract. In just three appointments he was able to help me regain my smile and finally be able to eat! Although many people are afraid of getting their teeth extracted ( me being one of them) Dr. Rahim was extremely gentle and his awesome personality made the experience bearable. He is an amazing doctor and I am going to miss him!
Barry Trotter
3 years ago
DO NO GO HERE!!! (Unless you want to pay a lawyer and court fees following your appointment!) I wish I could give this dentist 0 stars!!! I came in to get my cavities filled and the dentist only managed to do the most terrible job with the fillings. She did my lower right side and made the fillings too tall and too deep and now I can't bite on both sides evenly. I also still have some pain in the area where she drilled my molars when I have hot or cold water in my mouth! I would highly NOT recommend this dentist for the low level of professionalism in her work and I would gladly post a video of any sort of disdain I receive for posting my honest review of this business.
SAM MILLER
3 years ago
Do yourself a BIG favor: run as far and fast as possible AWAY from them or you'll be VERY sorry. I went there for their self-pay rates because I have no insurance. Without giving me any sort of estimate, I was billed and paid $300 for a tissue biopsy. About 2 weeks later, I received a separate bill from the hospital for almost $800! The clinic submitted a bill on behalf of the hospital to my medical insurance without my knowledge or authorization. I'm now facing the classic run around scenerio. The hospital claims the bill was generated by the clinic. The clinic points the finger right back at the hospital. Completely unethical. I terminated my treatment with them, retrieved my records and xrays and filed complaints against the clinic, hospital and doctor with the NJ Attorney General's Office.
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