Hospital Leadership

Joseph P. Anton

Joseph P. Anton

Chief Operating Officer

At Jersey City Medical Center, we are dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of Hudson County residents through exceptional care, advanced technology, and a compassionate, patient-centered approach. Whether for routine care or specialized treatment, we are here to ensure your health care experience is seamless and tailored to your needs, because your health is our top priority.


Ije Akunyili

Ije Akunyili, MD, MBA, MPA, FACEP

Chief Medical Officer

Jersey City Medical Center is committed to being the center of excellence in advanced stroke, cardiovascular, orthopedic, and women’s health. We are dedicated to our community of learners – residents, fellows, PA and NP students. We are at the forefront of transformation in exceptional health care delivery for our community. Every patient deserves world class, compassionate care rooted in the highest standards of empathy, quality and a desire for perpetual improvement.


Margaret Ames, DNP, MPA, RN, NEA-BC

Margaret Ames, DNP, MPA, RN, NEA-BC

Chief Nursing Officer, Senior VP of Patient Care Service

At Jersey City Medical Center, nursing is not just a profession, it is a passion. Our values of superior patient care, commitment to quality and a quest for clinical knowledge allowed JCMC to earn the prestigious Magnet Recognition Award for nursing excellence.
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Boards of Trustees

Jersey City Medical Center

  • Margaret Ames
  • Ansar Batool (Treasurer)
  • **Thomas Biga
  • Lenora Brown
  • Andrew Campbell
  • Catherine Carnevale
  • Abegail Douglas-Johnson
  • Thomas M. Gallagher
  • Suraj Kaufman
  • Dominque Lee
  • Carlos Lejnieks
  • Robert E. Margulies, Esq.
  • Edgar Martinez
  • *W. Nevins McCann, Esq.
  • Maryellen McLaughlin (Chair)
  • *John Minella
  • Joseph A. Panepinto, Jr.
  • Amit Patel, M.D.
  • Ketan Vyas (Vice Chair)

Jersey City Medical Center Foundation

  • Silvana Buccianti
  • James Caulfield
  • Michael DeMarco
  • Jeremy Kaplan
  • Suraj Kaufman
  • W. Nevins McCann, Esq.
  • Maryellen McLaughlin
  • Steve Rocco

*Appointed by the City of Jersey City

**RWJBH Designee

New members must be approved by RWJBH Board

To contact a Board Member please use this address:

[Board Members Name]
Care of: Maggie Ramirez Zuniga - Executive Assistant to the President & CEO and Board of Trustees
Jersey City Medical Center
412 Jersey Avenue
Jersey City, New Jersey 07302
Magaly.Ramirez@rwjbh.org

Patient Stories

  • “So many people are waiting for organs, and becoming a donor has only made my life better,” she says. “Being able to give Carlos the gift of life is a blessing, and I hope our story inspires others to do the same.”

    Carlos
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  • When Gerald Corrado developed a rare swallowing disorder called achalasia, a highly specialized procedure called POEM helped his esophagus empty its contents.

    Gerald
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  • “Getting a new hip was an amazing change in my life. I’m going to be better than I was before.”

    Ruth
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Patient Stories

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