Hackensack Meridian Health
343 Thornall St., Edison, N.J. 08837
732-679-9950
hackensackmeridianhealth.org*
Employees: 36,000 plus
Beds: 3,109
Leadership: Robert Garrett, CEO; and Mark Sparta, president
Noteworthy: The American College of Cardiology recognized six Hackensack Meridian Health medical centers in 2024 with HeartCARE Center National Distinctions of Excellence for their demonstrated commitment to providing patients with a comprehensive, high-quality culture of cardiovascular care. Bayshore Medical Center, Hackensack University Medical Center, Jersey Shore University Medical Center, JFK University Medical Center, Ocean University Medical Center and Riverview Medical Center are the only N.J. hospitals to earn this elite distinction.
What They Say: Hackensack Meridian Health is a leading provider of cardiovascular care, providing more interventional treatments and diagnostic procedures than any other New Jersey health care network. HMH has two cardiovascular care “hubs” for complex care: Hackensack University Medical Center and Jersey Shore University Medical Center. These academic medical centers provide comprehensive services, from minimally invasive heart valve, and rhythm procedures, to heart attack care and complex cardiac surgery, backed by community hospitals throughout New Jersey, offering elective and emergency cardiac catheterization.
Hackensack University and Jersey Shore University medical centers launched tricuspid heart valve repair programs. Tricuspid valve regurgitation occurs when the valve between the two right heart chambers does not close properly, allowing blood to flow backward into the right atrium of the heart. Until now the only treatment options have been surgery, rarely performed due to the complexity of the procedure and high risks, and medical therapy, usually unsuccessful. Untreated, TR may progress into conditions such as Afib, liver disease, heart failure and death. These valves are now repaired minimally invasively via a catheter inserted through the leg’s femoral vein, and works by clipping together a portion of the valve leaflets to reduce the backflow of blood. This allows the heart to pump blood more efficiently, improving quality of life for patients.
Hackensack University is now providing robotic-assisted cardiac surgery. This less-invasive technique
for valve replacement or repair, including of the mitral valve, coronary artery bypass graft surgery, pacemaker implantation, among other procedures, provides a new, pinpointed treatment approach for patients
with valvular heart and coronary artery disease. With its tiny, wristed instruments and high-definition camera, the robot allows surgeons to operate through just a few small incisions and translates the surgeon’s hand movements into precise micro-movements inside the chest, minimizing trauma to surrounding tissue.
This leads to reduced pain, less scarring, lower risk of infection, reduced blood loss and quicker recovery
for patients.
For more information, visit hackensackmeridianhealth.org/en/services/heart-care.
Hackensack University Medical Center
(and Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital)
30 Prospect Ave., Hackensack, N.J. 07601
551-996-2000
Beds: 803
Leadership: Dr. Lisa Tank, president and chief hospital executive; Dr. David Landers, acting director of cardiology; Dr. Mark Anderson, chair, department of cardiac surgery; Mark Sparta, regional president, Northern Market, HMH
Noteworthy: Recognized as one of the top nationally ranked programs in cardiology, heart and vascular surgery by U.S. News & World Report, 2024-2025.
Jersey Shore University Medical Center
(and K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital)
1945 Route 33 East, Neptune, N.J. 07753
732-775-5500
Beds: 630
Leadership: Vito Buccellato, president and chief hospital executive; Dr. Brett Sealove, chief, division of cardiology; Dr. Richard Neibart, chief, department of cardiac surgery, and Dr. Kenneth Sable, regional president, Southern market, HMH
Noteworthy: Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center’s $45 million cardiovascular suite opened in December. Located on the fourth floor of the Northwest Pavilion, the suite provides 30,000-square feet of new treatment space, nearly tripling patient capacity. The center provides the community with advanced structural heart, electrophysiology, and emergency heart attack and stroke treatment options, as well as patient clinical trials and newly approved cardiovascular devices.
JFK University Medical Center
65 James St., Edison, N.J. 08820
732-321-7000
Beds: 499
Leadership: Regina Foley, interim president, Central market, HMH
Mountainside Medical Center
One Bay Ave., Montclair, N.J. 07042
973-429-6000
mountainsidemedicalcenter.com
Beds: 365
Leadership: Timothy O’Brien, CEO; Dr. Ankitkumar Patel, medical director, cardiac catheterization laboratory
Noteworthy: Utilizing two new AI cutting-edge products, Hackensack Meridian’s Mountainside Medical Center is prioritizing innovation and patient-centered care. The combination of HeartFlow FFRCT Analysis and the CathWorks FFRangio System — recently introduced at the center — may be a game-changer for diagnosing and treating coronary artery disease by leveraging AI to enhance accuracy, reduce invasiveness, and improve patient outcomes.
Ocean University Medical Center
425 Jack Martin Blvd., Brick, N.J. 08724
732-840-2200
Beds: 318
Leadership: Frank Citara, president and CEO; Dr. Ali Moosvi, director, cardiac catheterization laboratory
Noteworthy: The $20 million Dr. Robert H. and Mary Ellen Harris Heart & Vascular Center, opened in 2023, is a 17,750-square-foot center equipped with three multi-purpose catheterization/vascular labs and a hybrid operating room that allows efficient preparation, treatment and recovery.
Palisades Medical Center
7600 River Road, North Bergen N.J. 07047
201-854-5000
Beds: 197
Leadership: Lisa Iachetti, president and chief hospital executive
Pascack Valley Medical Center
250 Old Hook Road, Westwood, N.J. 07675
201-383-1035
pascackmedicalcenter.com
Beds: 128
Leadership: Michael Bell, CEO
Noteworthy: Recently installed a new, tablet-based CT scanner from Siemens Healthineers. The system, called SOMATOM go.Top, enables the hospital to support routine and advanced CT procedures. From routine scans to complex vascular studies, the CT system consistently delivers high-quality imaging. This ensures comprehensive diagnostic capabilities for a wide range of medical conditions, including cardiac and coronary artery imaging and CT-guided minimally invasive interventional procedures.
Old Bridge Medical Center
One Hospital Plaza, Old Bridge, N.J. 08857
732-360-1000
Beds: 113
Leadership: Pat Carroll, president and chief hospital executive
Raritan Bay Medical Center
530 New Brunswick Ave., Perth Amboy, N.J. 08861
732-442-3700
Beds: 347
Leadership: Pat Carroll, FACHE, president and chief hospital executive
Riverview Medical Center
One Riverview Plaza, Red Bank, N.J. 07702
732-741-2700
Beds: 476
Leadership: Timothy Hogan, president and chief hospital executive; Stephanie Minervini, cardiac catheterization laboratory
Bayshore Medical Center
727 North Beers St., Holmdel, N.J. 07733
732-739-5900
Beds: 100 plus
Leadership: Caitlin Miller, president and chief hospital executive; Heather Katopes, nurse manager, cardiac catheterization laboratory
Southern Ocean Medical Center
1140 Route 72 West, Manahawkin, N.J. 08050
609-597-6011
Beds: 176
Leadership: Dr. Kenneth Sable, regional president, Southern market, HMH; Dr. Mahesh Tekriwal, chief of cardiology
Noteworthy: Recently licensed to provide elective angioplasty in the Armellino Family Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory.
*Website address is used for all hospitals in the system unless otherwise noted
