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Palisades Medical Center

Explore care at Palisades Medical Center in North Bergen, NJ, and compare its services, physicians, and hospital ratings on Healthgrades. Find the best healthcare options for your needs, all in one place.

60%

Patient Experience Rating

5% lower than the national average

Safety Ratings

How well a hospital safeguards patients from potential complications

No events relating to foreign objects left in body during a surgery or procedure

11 ratings were as expected

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Hospital Quality

Clinical Ratings

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Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Appendectomy

In Hospital

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Bariatric Surgery

In Hospital

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Pacemaker Procedures

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Heart Failure

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Heart Attack

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Diabetic Emergencies

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Respiratory Failure

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Sepsis

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Bowel Obstruction

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Colorectal Surgeries

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Gastrointestinal Bleed

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Gynecologic Procedures

In Hospital

As Expected

Hysterectomy

In Hospital

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

C-Section Delivery

In Hospital

Better than Expected

Vaginal Delivery

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Stroke

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Hip Fracture Treatment

In Hospital

Better than Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Transurethral Prostate Resection Surgery

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Pneumonia

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Data Source

Patient Experience

Patient experience measures tell you how patients felt about the care they received at the hospital. These measures are based on the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

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60%

Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

6% lower than the national average

60%

Would definitely recommend

5% lower than the national average

Palisades Medical Center

National Average

Communication about medicines

Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients

100%50%0%53%57%

Communication with nurses

Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

100%50%0%72%75%

Communication with doctors

Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

100%50%0%72%76%

Responsiveness of hospital staff

Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff

100%50%0%51%58%

Care Transition

Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital

100%50%0%47%47%

Discharge Information

Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home

100%50%0%83%84%

Palisades Medical Center

National Average

Cleanliness

Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

100%50%0%74%67%

Quietness

Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night

100%50%0%52%55%

Providers

Provider Reviews

On time, knowledgeable, caring. Listens.

Apr 23 2025

Review for Dr. Habib

Very grateful with Service thank you

Apr 23 2025

Review for Dr. Dinu

Dr. Sameh Elias is INCREDIBLE. He’s not just knowledgeable — he’s COMPASSIONATE, HONEST, and genuinely takes the time to make sure you feel heard and cared for. In a world where most doctors rush you out, HE TAKES HIS TIME. I’ve never felt more confident in my care. If you want a doctor who truly...

michael Apr 23 2025

Review for Dr. Elias

Dr. Nivin Elias is amazing. She actually listens, explains things in a way you understand, and makes you feel like you’re in good hands. You can tell she really cares about her patients. It’s hard to find doctors like her these days — I’m so glad I found her. She sees my entire family and I have...

Apr 23 2025

Review for Dr. Elias

Well organized and professional experience. From my required x-ray to the check-in to the actual exam, everything was smooth and easy. I felt very comfortable throughout everything.

Apr 22 2025

Review for Dr. Rossman

Location

Palisades Medical Center

7600 River Rd, North Bergen NJ 07047

CallDirections

(201) 854-5000

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Palisades Medical Center located?

Palisades Medical Center is located at 7600 River Rd, North Bergen, NJ 07047. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

Has Palisades Medical Center won any recent awards from Healthgrades?

No, Palisades Medical Center has not won any awards in the past few years. Search for Hospitals on Healthgrades to find more.

Is Palisades Medical Center highly rated with patients?

60% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.

Does Palisades Medical Center score well in safety ratings?

Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 11 hospital services. View more details here.

How do I get in at Palisades Medical Center?

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How does Palisades Medical Center rank in terms of safety and outcomes?

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Contact Us

7600 River Rd

North Bergen, NJ 07047

Directions

(201) 854-5000