RWJBarnabas Health facilities rank among the top 5% of hospitals in the nation.

(Courtesy of RWJBarnabas Health) RWJBarnabas Health received 32 awards and recognitions from the Healthgrades 2023 Specialty Excellence Awards for superior clinical performance in numerous specialty care areas, including cardiac, critical care and surgical care.

Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center was named one of Healthgrades America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Pulmonary Care™ for two consecutive years—the only hospital in New Jersey to receive this recognition two years. It was also named one of Healthgrades America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care ™ for seven years in a row, one of Healthgrades America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care™ in 2023, and one of Healthgrades America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery™ for three consecutive years.

Additionally, Community Medical Center, Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital were recognized among the top 5 % of hospitals in the nation across multiple areas, including bariatrics, cardiac, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, critical care, and surgical care. Community Medical Center is the only hospital in New Jersey to earn a Surgical Care Excellence Award in 2023. Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset was recognized among the top 10 % of hospitals in the nation in cardiac and gastrointestinal care.

“The Healthgrades awards showcase our commitment to providing safe, high-quality comprehensive care to every patient we serve across the state,” said Andy Anderson, MD, executive vice president, chief medical and quality officer at RWJBarnabas Health. “These recognitions are a true testament to the continuity of care that our dedicated staff provides across each of our facilities to enhance patient outcomes.”

To determine the national leaders in various specialty care areas for 2023, Healthgrades evaluated patient mortality and complication rates at nearly 4,500 hospitals. To help consumers find the best care for their needs, Healthgrades uses star ratings and awards to identify the top-performing hospitals for specialty care.

RWJBarnabas Health facilities were recognized with the following awards and recognitions in addition to 35 Five-Star Rating Awards for specialty care:

Bariatric

Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital

Recipient of the Healthgrades Bariatric Surgery Excellence Award ™ for five years in a row (2019-2023)

Recognized by Healthgrades for Superior Performance in Bariatric Surgery for five years in a row (2019-2023)

Among the Top 5% of Hospitals Evaluated for Bariatric Surgery for four years in a row (2020-2023)

Among the Top 10% of Hospitals Evaluated for Bariatric Surgery for five years in a row (2019-2023)

Cardiac

Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center

Healthgrades America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care ™ for seven years in a row

Recipient of the Healthgrades Cardiac Care Excellence Award ™ for seven years in a row (2017-2023)

Named Among the Top 5% in the Nation for Overall Cardiac Services for four years in a row (2020-2023)

Named Among the Top 5% in the Nation for Cardiology Services for three years in a row (2021-2023)

Named Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Overall Cardiac Services for seven years in a row (2017-2023)

Named Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Cardiology Services for four years in a row (2020-2023)

Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset

Recipient of the Healthgrades 2023 Coronary Intervention Excellence Award ™

Named Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Cardiology Services in 2023

Named Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Coronary Interventional Procedures in 2023

Pulmonary

Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center

Healthgrades America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Pulmonary Care™ for two years in a row

Recipient of the Healthgrades Pulmonary Care Excellence Award ™for three years in a row (2021-2023)

Named Among the Top 5% in the Nation for Overall Pulmonary Services for two years in a row (2022-2023)

Named Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Overall Pulmonary Services for three years in a row (2021-2023)

Gastrointestinal

Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center

Healthgrades America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care™ in 2023

Healthgrades America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery™ for three years in a row

Recipient of the Healthgrades Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award ™ for three years in a row (2021-2023)

Recipient of the Healthgrades Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award ™ for three years in a row (2021-2023)

Named Among the Top 5% in the Nation for Overall GI Services in 2023

Named Among the Top 5% in the Nation for Gastrointestinal Surgery for three years in a row (2021-2023)

Named Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Overall GI Services for three years in a row (2021-2023)

Named Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Gastrointestinal Surgery for three years in a row (2021-2023)

Named Among the Top 10% in the Nation for GI Medical Treatment in 2023

Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset

Named Among the Top 10% in the Nation for GI Medical Treatment in 2023

Critical Care

Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center

Recipient of the Healthgrades 2023 Critical Care Excellence Award™

Named Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Critical Care in 2023

Surgical Care

Community Medical Center

Recipient of the Healthgrades Surgical Care Excellence Award ™ for two years in a row (2022-2023)

Named Among the Top 5% of Hospitals in the Nation for Surgical Care for two years in a row (2022-2023)

Named Among the Top 10% of Hospitals in the Nation for Surgical Care for two years in a row (2022-2023)