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Trauma Center • Hackensack, NJ
Clinic Type
Trauma Center
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Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- CMS HCAHPS (via Momentary Labs): 3 out of 5 stars (3,712 patient surveys)
- MedicalRecords.com: 4.2 out of 5 (2,104 reviews)
- Healthgrades / US News Health: 74% patient experience rating / 88% willingness to recommend (N/A)
Patients praise
- attentive nursing care
- professional and skilled surgical teams
- effective doctor-patient communication
- smooth outpatient surgical experiences
Common complaints
- long wait times in the emergency room
- misdiagnosis concerns
- staff responsiveness issues
- noise levels at night
- cleanliness concerns
"The nurses and aides were most attentive following my serious bilateral quad tendon surgery. They were patient and always willing to insure I had everything I needed to be as comfortable as possible."
— MedicalRecords.com Review"My dad has been to Hackensack hospital over 10 times and we have never ever waited to get him into a room under 16 hours. EVER! Always waited in the dam emergency room in the halls like an animal for 16+ hours."
— HospitalStats.org Patient StorySynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- How NJ hospitals plan to handle World Cup 2026 fans — Jun 10, 2026
- U.S. News & World Report Ranks Hackensack Meridian Hackensack University Medical Center the #1 Hospital in New Jersey and New York Metro Area and a Top 20 Hospital Nationally — Jul 29, 2025
- U.S. News lists New Jersey's best hospitals for 2025-2026 — Jul 29, 2025
- Hackensack Meridian tops NJ in U.S. News Best Hospitals, again — Jul 29, 2025
- Hackensack University Medical Center tops NJBIZ hospitals list — Mar 27, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More trauma center clinics in Hackensack
Summary: Hackensack University Medical Center ( Hackensack Meridian Health network) is a nonprofit, 900-bed teaching hospital and research center located in Hackensack, NJ (about 7 miles west of NYC). It offers comprehensive healthcare services including emergency care, hospitals, physician offices, and laboratories, with a focus on trauma and specialized care through its affiliated system. The center operates from two New Jersey locations (HQ: 30 Prospect Ave, Hackensack; Clifton office: 146 Mahar Ave) and emphasizes teaching, research, and a strong foundation through Hackensack Meridian Health. For trauma-specific needs, contact the facility’s emergency department or the hospital’s trauma services within the Hackensack Meridian Health network.
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