Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital is a medical facility located in New Brunswick, NJ. This hospital has been recognized for Bariatric Surgery Excellence Award™ and Labor and Delivery Excellence Award™.
Patient Experience Rating
3% lower 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 methodologySpecialty Clinical Quality Awards
Bariatric Surgery Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in bariatric (weight loss) surgery
Labor and Delivery Excellence Award™ (2023, 2022)
Superior clinical care of women during and after childbirth
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Appendectomy
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Bariatric Surgery
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
Bariatric Surgery Excellence Award™
2024, 2023, 2022
Complication Based Ratings
Defibrillator Procedures
In Hospital
Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Heart Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
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Heart Attack
Mortality In-Hospital
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Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
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Valve Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
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Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
Mortality In-Hospital
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Complication Based Ratings
Diabetic Emergencies
In Hospital
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Respiratory Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
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Sepsis
Mortality In-Hospital
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Pulmonary Embolism
Mortality In-Hospital
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Complication Based Ratings
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Gastrointestinal Bleed
Mortality In-Hospital
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Bowel Obstruction
Mortality In-Hospital
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Pancreatitis
Mortality In-Hospital
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Colorectal Surgeries
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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
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Complication Based Ratings
Gynecologic Procedures
In Hospital
Hysterectomy
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Vaginal Delivery
In Hospital
C-Section Delivery
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
Labor and Delivery Excellence Award™
2023, 2022
Mortality Based Ratings
Cranial Neurosurgery
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Stroke
Mortality In-Hospital
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Complication Based Ratings
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
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Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
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Outpatient Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Transurethral Prostate Resection Surgery
In Hospital
Prostate Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Pneumonia
Mortality In-Hospital
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Mortality In-Hospital
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Complication Based Ratings
Back and Neck Surgeries (without Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
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).
Learn more about patient experienceRobert Wood Johnson University Hospital
National Average
Communication with doctors
Percent of patients who said that doctors 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
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
Communication about medicines
Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients
Communication with nurses
Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
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
Alyssa Apr 27 2025
Review for Dr. Girgis
My daughter had her annual with Dr Parul Patel and I have never seen a pediatric doctor who asks a question and then doesn't take the time to listen to the answer. She constantly interrupted the answer and we felt like she wasn't interested in hearing the answer. I personally felt like she could...
KnownasMom Apr 27 2025
Review for Dr. Patel
She was not very receptive to the questions during the yearly physical. Kept on telling us everything will charge you, then sent us the bill for the physical, which is covered by insurance. I called the billing office multiple times. It always goes to VM. Nobody calls back instead they keep on...
Apr 27 2025
Review for Dr. Liu
Dr. Shapero is the BEST!!!! When it says, 'Caring Podiatry', it is TRULY caring! Dr. Shapero is one of the kindest, concerned, humble Dr's that I have ever met! He was so very kind to my son, who is autistic. Dr. Shapero could not have been more involved. He truly wanted to help my son, not...
Apr 26 2025
Review for Dr. Shapero
Dr Ippolito listened very carefully to my concerns & offered solutions. I highly recommend him. My foot surgery was a complete success & I walk completely normally & without pain.
Apr 26 2025
Review for Dr. Ippolito
Location
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital located?
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital is located at 1 Robert Wood Johnson Pl, New Brunswick, NJ 08901. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital has been awarded with Bariatric Surgery Excellence Award™ and Labor and Delivery Excellence Award™ in the past two years.
Is Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital highly rated with patients?
60% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 12 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital profile..
How does Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
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HORRIBLE doctor. Extremely unprofessional! I would never recommend this “man” to anyone!