HMH - Obstetrics and Gynecology - Hackensack - 120 River Street
Obstetrics and Gynecology • Hackensack, NJ • Since 2016
About
Summary: - Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) is a nonprofit health system based in Edison, NJ, formed in 2016 from the merger of Hackensack University Medical Center and Meridian Health. - It operates as a large NJ-based network of hospitals, academic centers, and teaching programs, affiliated with the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine. - HMH offers online appointment booking, virtual visits, and bill pay, and is the largest health provider in New Jersey after acquiring JFK Medical Center. - For Obstetrics and Gynecology in Hackensack, HMH provides OB-GYN services through its network, with facilities and clinicians in Hackensack and surrounding areas (locations include Edison HQ; you may find providers at Hackensack University Medical Center or related Hackensack Meridian Health facilities in Hackensack). If you’re specifically seeking an OB-GYN at 120 River Street, Hackensack, you may want to book an appointment online via HMH’s portal or contact HMH patient services to confirm the exact provider and location details for OB-GYN services at or near 120 River Street, Hackensack.
Clinic Type
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Address
120 River Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601
Phone
551-996-1888
consumerservices@hmhn.or
Opening Hours
Monday - Tuesday 8:00 am - 7:00 pm; Wednesday - Thursday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm; Friday 8:00 am - 3:00 pm; Saturday - Sunday
Telehealth
Virtual Visits On-Demand available
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
Includes a broad network of health plans commonly accepted; verify specific plan coverage at time of visit.
Credit Card, Cash, Check, Insurance, Not specified in text
Languages Spoken
Pricing
Current Offers
Accepting new patients
FAQs
What services are offered at HMH Obstetrics and Gynecology Hackensack 120 River Street?
Obstetrics and Gynecology services including preconception care, prenatal care with fetal monitoring, coordination with Hackensack University Medical Center, postpartum care, family planning, IUD insertion, tubal ligation, and colposcopy.
What services are offered for obstetrics and gynecology at this location?
Preconception care, full obstetrical prenatal care with fetal monitoring and on-site lab services; coordination with Hackensack University Medical Center’s laborist OB team; postpartum care and family planning; preventative well-woman care including breast and gynecologic cancer screening; management of gynecological diseases; family planning including IUD insertion and tubal ligation; Colposcopy services.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Hackensack Meridian Health Official Site: 4.9 out of 5 (158)
- WebMD Doctor: 5.0 out of 5 (57)
Patients praise
- Compassionate and attentive bedside manner
- Knowledgeable and professional medical staff
- Thorough communication and clear explanations
- Helpful and friendly support staff
- Clean and well-maintained facility environment
Common complaints
- Long waiting times for appointments and in-office wait times
- Feeling rushed during consultations
- Perceived lack of cultural sensitivity or judgment from some staff members
"Dr. Lazarou and staff are amazing! Courteous, friendly, professional, and very caring. As long as he is at this practice you will have a patient for life!"
— Hackensack Meridian Health Patient Review"I waited forty minutes in the waiting room before being called in. This is not the first time I have waited this long, & I've waited for an hour previous times. The waiting is too much, I will be seeking another provider as my obgyn going forward."
— Hackensack Meridian Health Patient Review"Dr. Cai and the team that support the office are the best. They are friendly, personable, approachable, and caring. Dr. Cai is the best. She guides, suggests and lays out the facts."
— Hackensack Meridian Health Patient ReviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Dr. Judi R. Gerardis, MD - OB-GYN in Hackensack, NJ — May 14, 2026
- Dr. Louisa E. Essandoh, MD - OB-GYN in Hackensack, NJ — May 14, 2026
- Hackensack Meridian Health is the Most Recognized and Highly Rated Hospital System in New Jersey for Maternity Care — Dec 9, 2025
- Dr. Nancy M. Vaughns, DO - OB-GYN in Eatontown, NJ — May 14, 2026
- Birth Plan and Hypnobirthing: An Empowering Delivery Story — Mar 4, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More obstetrics and gynecology clinics in Hackensack
Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) is a nonprofit network of hospitals and healthcare providers based in Edison, New Jersey. Formed in 2016 from the merger of Hackensack UMC and Meridian Health, HMH operates as New Jersey’s largest healthcare system with affiliated teaching and research facilities, including the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine. It offers obstetrics and gynecology services across its network, along with online appointment booking, virtual visits, and patient bill pay. Key features relevant to obstetrics/gynecology patients: - Extensive NJ network of acute care facilities and academic centers - Access to obstetrics, gynecology, and maternal-fetal medicine services - Online scheduling and telehealth options - Largest healthcare provider in NJ after JFK Medical Center acquisition - Headquarters: Edison, NJ; serves communities throughout New Jersey If you’re seeking obstetrics/gynecology care in NJ, Hackensack Meridian Health provides integrated access across multiple locations with digital conveniences (online appointments, virtual visits) and a broad network of specialists. For specific OB-GYN providers or locations, visiting their site to find a nearby hospital or clinic is recommended.
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