Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Care | Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
Cardiology • Newark, NJ • Since 1901
About
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center (NBIMC) is a 665-bed quaternary, teaching hospital in Newark, NJ, affiliated with RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. It offers comprehensive heart, vascular, and thoracic care, including a cardiovascular fellowship program, interventional cardiology, and advanced cardiac services. Notable features include a robotic surgery center, a lung center and lung transplant program, and a dedicated cardiology leadership team. NBIMC serves the northern New Jersey metropolitan area and is attached to the Children's Hospital of New Jersey. The hospital emphasizes advanced cardiac care and multidisciplinary collaboration within a teaching and research environment.
Clinic Type
Cardiology
Address
201 Lyons Avenue at Osborne Terrace, Newark, NJ 07112
Phone
973-926-7000
BHPlanningDept@rwjbh.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Website
https://www.rwjbh.org/newark-beth-israel-medical-center/treatment-care/heart-vascular-thoracic-care/
Telehealth
Telehealth available (see linked page)
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Insurance & Payment
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- CMS HCAHPS (via Momentary Labs): 2 out of 5 stars (overall patient satisfaction) (884 completed patient surveys)
- Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) Public Reporting: 2-star ('as-expected') rating for CABG and AVR composite quality scores (N/A)
Patients praise
- High performing recognition in cardiology and heart surgery procedures by US News & World Report
- Specialized expertise in advanced heart failure, transplantation, and minimally invasive cardiac procedures (e.g., TAVR, protected PCI)
- Strong clinical quality ratings in surgical outcomes such as operative mortality for cardiac procedures according to STS data
- Positive individual patient stories highlighting life-saving care and successful recovery journeys
Common complaints
- Below-average performance in nurse and doctor communication compared to national benchmarks
- Lower-than-average patient satisfaction scores for staff responsiveness and help when needed
- Cleanliness ratings that fall slightly below national averages
"I would recommend my surgery to anybody."
— Patient story regarding TAVR procedure"Dr. Wasty and the cardiovascular team at Newark Beth Israel saved my life!"
— Patient story regarding protected PCI procedureSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Its 29th Annual Resident and Fellow Graduation at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center — Jul 8, 2026
- A Cardiovascular Leader Bringing Advanced Care Close to Home – The Positive Community — Aug 10, 2025
- Dr. John H. Shao, MD - Interventional Cardiologist in Newark, NJ — May 14, 2026
- Rwjbarnabas Heart Labs Earn ACC Accreditation At 11 NJ Hospitals | Jersey City Daily Voice — Jun 5, 2026
- NJ heart transplant recipient visited by Newark Beth Israel staff — Feb 14, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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