Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset is a medical facility located in Somerville, NJ. This hospital has been recognized for America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™, Surgical Care Excellence Award™, and more.
Patient Experience Rating
6% lower than the national average
Awards
Healthgrades awards tell you which hospitals deliver superior quality care. Healthgrades evaluates hospital performance using objective quality measures including clinical outcomes and patient safety, as well as patient experience.
Learn more about our awards methodologyHospital Quality Awards
America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries
Specialty Clinical Quality Awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Critical Care Award™ (2025, 2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in treating pulmonary embolism, respiratory system failure, sepsis, and diabetic emergencies
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ (2025, 2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Pulmonary Care Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pneumonia
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in the care and treatment of stroke
Neurosciences Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in stroke care and cranial neurosurgery
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in coronary intervention procedures (angioplasty with stent)
Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pneumonia
Stroke Care Excellence Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in the care and treatment of stroke
Coronary Intervention Excellence Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in coronary intervention procedures (angioplasty with stent)
Gynecologic Surgery Excellence Award™ (2021)
Superior clinical outcomes in gynecological surgery
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Appendectomy
In Hospital
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Bariatric Surgery
In Hospital
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Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Heart Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Heart Attack
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Complication Based Ratings
Diabetic Emergencies
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Respiratory Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Sepsis
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Pulmonary Embolism
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Specialty Excellence Awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Critical Care Award™
2025, 2024
Complication Based Ratings
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Pancreatitis
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Gastrointestinal Bleed
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Bowel Obstruction
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Colorectal Surgeries
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Specialty Excellence Awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™
2025, 2024
Complication Based Ratings
Hysterectomy
In Hospital
Gynecologic Procedures
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
Gynecologic Surgery Excellence Award™
2021
Complication Based Ratings
C-Section Delivery
In Hospital
Vaginal Delivery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Cranial Neurosurgery
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Stroke
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Specialty Excellence Awards
Neurosciences Excellence Award™
2025, 2024
Complication Based Ratings
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
In Hospital
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Prostate Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Transurethral Prostate Resection Surgery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Pneumonia
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Specialty Excellence Awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Pulmonary Care Award™
2025
Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™
2024
Complication Based Ratings
Back and Neck Surgeries (without Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Spinal Fusion
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Carotid Procedures
In Hospital
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).
Learn more about patient experienceRobert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset
National Average
Care Transition
Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital
Communication about medicines
Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients
Communication with nurses
Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
Communication with doctors
Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
Responsiveness of hospital staff
Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff
Discharge Information
Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset
National Average
Quietness
Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night
Cleanliness
Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean
Providers
Provider Reviews
Apr 24 2025
Review for Dr. Desai
Dr. Freeman is one of the best Doctors I have ever Come across. He loves his profession and his loves his patients. He is concerned and it shows. He is not looking for a quick way to help he is looking for what is best for his patient. My procedures were wonderful. If you choose him, I stand on...
Apr 22 2025
Review for Dr. Freeman
Joy is very approachable. She didn't rush, took the time to ask questions and she was very careful during the examination.
Apr 15 2025
Review for Joy Sladek
Excellent care from Dr. Alexis Greenberg and her team. Great environment, very clean and professional. My back is better and I keep doing all the physical exercises they provided me. I highly recommend their services. Thank you!
Apr 14 2025
Review for Dr. Greenberg
Location
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset located?
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset is located at 110 Rehill Ave, Somerville, NJ 08876. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset has been awarded with America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™, America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Critical Care Award™, America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™, and 10 more in the past two years.
Is Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset highly rated with patients?
59% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 12 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset profile..
How does Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
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I have been a patient for well over 10 years for autoimmune thyroid issues as well as menopause. Dr Desai has been amazing with treating me. She has always been professional and her staff has been amazing. I do not have one negative thing to say. Unfortunately we live in a very entitled world and I...