JFK University Medical Center
JFK University Medical Center is a medical facility located in Edison, NJ. This hospital has been recognized for Patient Safety Excellence Award™, America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care Award™, and more.
Patient Experience Rating
10% 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.
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Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
Specialty Clinical Quality Awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in the care and treatment of stroke
Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in cranial neurosurgery
Neurosciences Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in stroke care and cranial neurosurgery
Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pneumonia
Bariatric Surgery Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in bariatric (weight loss) surgery
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
Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Heart Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Heart Attack
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Complication Based Ratings
Diabetic Emergencies
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Pulmonary Embolism
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Respiratory Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Sepsis
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Complication Based Ratings
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Colorectal Surgeries
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Pancreatitis
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Bowel Obstruction
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Gastrointestinal Bleed
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Complication Based Ratings
Hysterectomy
In Hospital
Gynecologic Procedures
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Vaginal Delivery
In Hospital
C-Section Delivery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Stroke
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Cranial Neurosurgery
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Specialty Excellence Awards
Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™
2025, 2024
Neurosciences Excellence Award™
2025, 2024, 2023
Complication Based Ratings
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Rotator Cuff Repair
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Prostate Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Transurethral Prostate Resection Surgery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Pneumonia
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Specialty Excellence Awards
Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™
2025
Complication Based Ratings
Spinal Fusion
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
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).
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National Average
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
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
JFK 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. Sadek
She is a terrible doctor who is always in a rush to get patients in and out. I was charged for test that I did not needed because I was told by her that it was covered by insurance. Office staff are blunt and does not care for you. All they want is you to be in and out so they call bill you and call...
Apr 23 2025
Review for Dr. Manoj
Dr. Misko is an outstanding physician. I have been seeing him for almost 20 years and couldn’t be happier with the care he and his staff have provided me. This includes him legitimately saving my life by prudently catching something that I believe most Primary Care physicians would have disregarded....
Apr 23 2025
Review for Dr. Misko
5-Star Review for Dr. Yaser El-GazzarI had an exceptional experience with Dr. Yaser El-Gazzar at New Edge Orthopedics in Jersey City. From my first visit on March 11, 2025, Dr. El-Gazzar demonstrated remarkable professionalism and care in addressing my complex knee and wrist injuries from a 2024...
Apr 23 2025
Review for Dr. El-Gazzar
Amazing visit. My 12 year old had a leg foot injury. Dr. Bloom took the time to explain in details the e tire practice .. all staff was topNotch service! Gigi loves her pink cast!
Apr 23 2025
Review for Dr. Bloom
Location
JFK University Medical Center
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is JFK University Medical Center located?
JFK University Medical Center is located at 65 James St, Edison, NJ 08820. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has JFK University Medical Center won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, JFK University Medical Center has been awarded with Patient Safety Excellence Award™, America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care Award™, Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™, and 3 more in the past two years.
Is JFK University Medical Center highly rated with patients?
56% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does JFK 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 JFK University Medical Center?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades JFK University Medical Center profile..
How does JFK 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.
I would highly recommend Dr. Ragui Sadek and his team! He is extremely knowledgeable and wants to see his patients succeed. I had a gastric sleeve. I have gotten my life back! I can't thank Dr. Sadek and his team enough for the support and help over the past year. I'm finally happy and healthy!