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Welcome to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital New Brunswick

An innovative leader in advancing state-of-the-art care

RWJUH in New Brunswick has received national acclaim as a leading healthcare service. Time and time again, we have been recognized for outstanding clinical quality and patient safety. Our comprehensive, advanced treatments encompass everything from diabetes education to cardiac care. Our staff is dedicated to creating a safe, comforting environment for patients where they can feel confident in the quality of their medical care.

Advanced medical services for patients of all ages

Many of our services have received commendation from prestigious medical organizations, including certification as a comprehensive stroke center by The Joint Commission and the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services. Additionally, The American College of Surgeons’ Commission on Cancer has ranked us among the nation’s best comprehensive cancer center.

As a Level 1 Trauma Center and the first pediatric trauma center in New Jersey, RWJUH New Brunswick has received national acclaim for its ground-breaking approach to emergency preparedness. No matter what kind of medical crisis your family is going through, our team will go above and beyond to ensure you receive the best treatment possible.

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  • Heart Care

    Your heart doesn’t beat just for you. Get it checked.

    Repeatedly Among "America's Best Hospitals" by U.S.News & World Report in Heart and Heart Surgery, we have the most experienced transplant team in New Jersey.

  • Cancer

    Let’s Beat Cancer Together.

    Our Cancer Program is the flagship hospital of Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, New Jersey's only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center.

  • Pediatrics

    Dedicated To Your Child's Health

    Our specialists at Bristol-Myers Squibb Children's Hospital will work with you to meet the needs of your child.

  • Neurosciences

    Comprehensive Neurological Services

    The Clinical Neurosciences Center at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital is dedicated to the research and treatment of a wide range of neurological disorders.

  • Women's Health

    Full Spectrum of Gynecologic Care

    Our board certified general physicians and specialists provide high and low risk gynecology and well-woman health care.

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    Manny

    A cancer diagnosis was not going to stop Manuel August from marrying his true love. In sickness and in health took on a new meaning for the Brick Township resident after he was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) nearly a year ago. With increasing pain and symptoms, time was of the essence and Manuel was transferred to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital where his treatment and care began immediately. During his first 34 day stay, Manuel and wife Elizabeth tied the knot at his bedside. The couple, already engaged, did not want to wait another minute to become husband and wife in ...
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    Rishi

    When a child calls the hospital “awesome” that is quite an endorsement. One year and countless hospital visits since he was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), this is how Rishi Duggal describes The Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMS) Children’s Hospital at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. In the last phase of his treatment, which will continue for nearly two years, Rishi bravely continues to take on pediatric cancer with knowledgeable determination. He is a very special child – intelligent and compassionate - and we are proud that The BMS Children’s Hospital has provided him the ...
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    Tamara

    Somerset resident Tamara D'Ambra meets the team of Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital paramedics, EMTs, doctors and nurses who saved her life following a heart attack.
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    Kriss

    Kriss Fierro was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer, but she was ready for the fight and determined to beat the odds, with support from the staff at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital New Brunswick.
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    Walter

    When Walter Porto walked into Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, doctors told him that he had six months to live. Doctors doubted that Walter would receive a new heart in time but Walter knew that his new heart was coming and he was right. After a successful heart transplant, Walter doesn’t want to tell his doctors I told you so but thank you. As a result of their efforts, his future looks a lot better than the past.
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    Gabriel

    A near fatal car crash left Gabriel Hurley with no sense of smell and a life in perpetual darkness. However, he wasn’t going to let this horrific incident stop him from going forward in life. Today, Gabriel uses his experience to caution young adults on the dangers of distracted driving. He credits his ability to carry on with the support he received from Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. The staff was compassionate, went out of their way to ensure that he was taken care of and made sure Gabe was able to play on.
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    Tina

    Read Tina Fasana's Story Here.
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    Jennifer & Carolyn

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    Lilly

    Take a look and Lilly's journey.
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Patient Stories

  • “It’s amazing how everything worked out,” Manny says. “I feel great.”

  • "We cannot say enough about the staff – doctors, nurses, techs, the housekeeping staff, transport personnel. They all make the kids in the hospital feel special."

  • How do you thank people who saved your life? They gave me back to my family.

  • "I was ready to fight hard. Being a mom with a four year old daughter just made me push harder. I didn't stop living. I didn't stop being a mom."

  • Walter knew that his new heart was coming and he was right.

  • "Everybody at Robert Wood Johnson was extremely compassionate and went out of their way to make sure that I was taken care of."

  • “It just didn’t feel right. If you find something, you need to question it and be an advocate for your own health.”

  • “The first night I put it on, it was the best night’s sleep I had in my life."

  • Lilly's cancer is now in remission and she's grateful to have her childhood back."

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Providing Care for Millions of Patients Every Year

At Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital New Brunswick, we are committed to quality and excellence in patient care. Our goal is to exceed your expectations and to provide you with an environment that is conducive to healing and promotes patient safety. The Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital New Brunswick management and staff abide by the philosophy that all patients are to be treated with respect, dignity, and sensitivity.  

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