

Ocean University Medical Center
Ocean University Medical Center is a medical facility located in Brick, NJ. This hospital has been recognized for America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™, Patient Safety Excellence Award™, and more.
Patient Experience Rating
1% 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

America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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
Specialty Clinical Quality Awards

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Pulmonary Care Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pneumonia

Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery

Stroke Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in the care and treatment of stroke

Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis

Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pneumonia
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Appendectomy
In Hospital
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Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Heart Failure
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Heart Attack
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Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
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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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Complication Based Ratings
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
In Hospital
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Pancreatitis
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Bowel Obstruction
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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
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Gastrointestinal Bleed
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Colorectal Surgeries
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Specialty Excellence Awards

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™
2025

Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™
2024
Complication Based Ratings
Gynecologic Procedures
In Hospital
Hysterectomy
In Hospital
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Vaginal Delivery
In Hospital
C-Section Delivery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Stroke
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Complication Based Ratings
Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Pneumonia
Mortality In-Hospital
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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Specialty Excellence Awards

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Pulmonary Care Award™
2025

Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™
2024
Complication Based Ratings
Spinal Fusion
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Carotid Procedures
In Hospital
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
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).
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National Average
Discharge Information
Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home
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
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
Care Transition
Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital
Ocean University Medical Center
National Average
Cleanliness
Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean
Quietness
Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night
Providers
Provider Reviews
Apr 23 2025
Review for Dr. Vyas
I've gotten yearly checkups at his office for the past several years and I find him to be caring, concerned and very thorough. I highly recommend
Apr 23 2025
Review for Dr. Bhutani
Completely taken back by this doctors uncaring dismissive approach to a spinal injury.
Apr 23 2025
Review for Dr. Greaves
Complete command of his specialty combined with excellent 'bedside manner'?
Apr 23 2025
Review for Dr. Fitzgerald
What I like most about Dr Chu is he is so thorough And takes the time to answer any questions you have for him. He never rushes the appointment. He is awesome!!
Apr 22 2025
Review for Dr. Chu
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 America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™, Patient Safety Excellence Award™, America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™, and 6 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 12 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.
Dr. Vyas is very professional I have had lot of interaction with her .