If you or anyone you know needs cardiac care, you can rest assured that you will receive the best possible medical attention at the Saint Barnabas Medical Center. A study issued by HealthGrades, the leading independent healthcare ratings organization, found that Saint Barnabas is in the top 5 percent in the nation for cardiac surgery.

Thanks to the tireless work of the doctors, nurses, and health care administrators at Saint Barnabas, the medical center has been honored with the 2010 Cardiac Surgery Excellence Award.  The cardiac care unit at the New Jersey has received the highest five-star rating for cardiac, coronary bypass, and valve replacement surgery. So, if you are in need of quality heart care, the Saint Barnabas Medical Center is the place to go!

The hospital has also received 5-star ratings for other services including:

-Treatment of stroke

-Treatment of pneumonia

-Maternity care

-Women’s health

“We are thrilled to be recognized as the top ranked hospital for cardiac surgery in New Jersey.  This year marks the 10th anniversary of our cardiac surgery program. Being recognized as the top program in the state speaks to the dedication and focus of all of the physicians, nurses and the extensive multi-disciplinary staff that is involved in caring for our patients. It is a crowning achievement for the program,” states John F. Bonamo, MD, MS, Executive Director, Saint Barnabas Medical Center.

The HealthGrades twelfth annual Hospital Quality in America study, which is the largest annual report of its kind, analyzed patient outcomes from nearly 40 million Medicare hospital records.  According to the study, top-performing hospitals like Saint Barnabas had dramatically lower mortality rates than other hospitals. Patients at these top hospitals have a 72 percent lower chance of dying when compared with the lowest-performing hospitals, and a 52 percent lower chance of dying when compared to the U.S. national average.

Congratulations to our friends at the Saint Barnabas Medical Center, and keep up the good work! Let us know if you’ve been treated at Saint Barnabas or Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, and weigh in on your experience below.

If you want more information on the HealthGrades study, including the complete methodology, check out their website.

For more information on Saint Barnabas Medical Center, please visit saintbarnabas.com and select Saint Barnabas Medical Center from the facilities list or call 1-888-SBHS-123.