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Morristown Medical Center Ranked Among Top Hospitals In The State

More than 5,000 NJ hospitals were ranked based on clinical outcomes, level of nursing care, patient experience, and other factors.

Morristown Medical is ranked just before Overlook Medical Center and right after Hackensack University Medical Center at Hackensack Meridian Health.
Morristown Medical is ranked just before Overlook Medical Center and right after Hackensack University Medical Center at Hackensack Meridian Health. (Google Earth)

MORRISTOWN, NJ — The Morristown Medical Center is considered one of the top hospitals in New Jersey, according to U.S. News and World Report.

The medical center, located at 100 Madison Avenue, is run by Atlantic Health System. According to a report from U.S. News, the healthcare establishment is the second-best hospital in New Jersey.

Morristown Medical is ranked just before Overlook Medical Center (also operated by Atlantic Health System), and right after Hackensack University Medical Center at Hackensack Meridian Health.

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“Year after year, Morristown Medical Center has earned high rankings, which reflect a consistent standard of excellence when it comes to caring for our patients. This is all thanks to our dedicated and highly trained medical, clinical, and support professionals that have proved themselves to be some of the nation’s best,” said Trish O'Keefe, PhD, RN, President of Morristown Medical Center. “I would like to congratulate everyone that makes Morristown the exceptional medical center that it is and thank them for their incredible hard work.”

Morristown Medical Center was also highlighted for its success in Geriatrics, Neurology & Neurosurgery, and Pulmonology & Lung Surgery.

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Other procedures the medical center was recognized for include back surgery (spinal fusion), colon cancer surgery, heart bypass surgery, knee replacement, prostate cancer surgery, and more.

“These wonderful recognitions are proof positive that patients entering Atlantic Health for care can count on clinical excellence and compassionate treatment,” said Brian Gragnolati, President and CEO, Atlantic Health System. “Congratulations and well done to the best team in health care for your remarkable dedication to building healthier communities.”

More than 5,000 NJ hospitals were ranked based on clinical outcomes, level of nursing care, patient experience, and other factors.

To see U.S. News and World Report’s full ranking of NJ hospitals, click here.

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