Ocean University Medical Center

Specialty Programs Available

Cancer Care Our cancer program is accredited with commendation by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer, an achievement earned by less than one-third of all cancer programs across the country and is accredited by the American College of Radiation Oncology for providing high-quality care and safety of patients undergoing radiation therapy.

At OUMC, patients can find some of the latest cancer treatments available, including:

• HyperArc stereotactic radiosurgery delivers radiation therapy with enhanced accuracy, effectiveness and speed. This treatment is used for patients with single or multiple small brain lesions. OUMC is one the only radiation oncology treatment center in NJ that offers this treatment.
• Stereotactic radiobody therapy to treat prostate cancer with just five treatments. Other centers in the area use conventional radiation treatments that take about nine weeks.
• Radiation therapy with prone breast positioning, which decreases radiation exposure to healthy tissue and nearby vital organs, such as the heart and lungs.
• SpaceOAR Hydrogel temporarily creates space between the prostate and rectum, and reduces the radiation dose delivered to the rectum during radiation therapy. It has been clinically shown to help minimize urinary, sexual and bowel side effects and protect quality of life for prostate cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy.
• High-DoseRate Brachytherapy using Leipzig application can treat small areas of focus for nonmelanoma skin tumors
• Pluvicto: A life-changing targeted treatment option that is clinically proven to extend survival for patients with prostate-specific membrane antigen-positive (PSMA+) metastatic prostate cancer that has not responded to other treatments. The drug works by binding to and destroying PSMA+ cancer cells throughout the body and is delivered via injection every six weeks for up to six treatments outpatient procedure.

Surgery
Our surgical expertise spans general surgery and orthopedics to robotic-assisted surgery and the latest minimally invasive techniques. Our new medical surgical floor is just the latest example of how we are defining the future of health care by encouraging healing, promoting privacy, prioritizing family and helping doctors and nurses optimize patient care. We specialize in the da Vinci Xi™ Surgical System and the MazorTM Robotic guidance system, which enables surgeons to use a minimally invasive surgical technique that reduces the patient’s length of stay and lowers the risk of complications, blood loss and post-surgical pain.

Heart Care
The Dr. Robert H. and Mary Ellen Harris Heart and Vascular Center at Ocean University Medical Center is a one-stop shop for high-level heart and vascular care. The center is equipped with three multi-purpose catheterization/vascular labs and a hybrid OR, allowing for more efficient preparation, treatment and recovery.

Additionally, our Jersey Coast Vascular Institute, Led by a team of seven board-certified, fellowship-trained specialists, is one of the most comprehensive vascular programs in the state. Our surgeons have more than 100+ years of combined experience in this unique area of medicine. We are the only hospital in Ocean County to earn the HeartCARE Center national distinction of excellence by the American College of Cardiology (ACC). 

Outpatient Rehabilitation
Our team develops a personalized, comprehensive plan that’s built around each patient’s unique goals and priorities. 

Orthopedic Care

Our experts are skilled in the latest surgical procedures and work with specialists from a wide array of disciplines to accurately diagnose your problem and develop an individualized plan so you can get back to doing the things you love.

Ocean Care Center

Located in Point Pleasant, NJ, the satellite emergency department of Ocean University Medical Center delivers exceptional treatment provided by emergency medicine physicians, nurses and technicians specially trained and experienced in emergency treatment. With the exception of trauma, it has the same capabilities as conventional Emergency Departments—with all the necessary personnel and emergency equipment. Services include walk-in lab testing, x-rays, EKG tests, and CT scans.

Why Choose Ocean University Medical Center

Recognized for quality care: We are recognized by U.S. News & World Report as High Performing in six procedures and conditions, including colon cancer surgery; chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD); hip replacement; knee replacement; leukemia, lymphoma & myeloma; and lung cancer surgery.

Experts in Robotic-Assisted Surgery: We specialize in the da Vinci Xi™ Surgical System and the MazorTM Robotic guidance system, which enable surgeons to use a minimally invasive surgical technique that reduces the patient’s length of stay and lowers the risk of complications, blood loss and post-surgical pain.

Advanced care, close to home: Our board-certified physicians specialize in the latest treatments and technologies and work with your entire care team to build a care plan that caters to your unique concerns, priorities and goals.

Leaders in international research: Hackensack Meridian Health has more than 350 ongoing clinical trials conducted independently and in partnership with the National Institutes of Health and others, enabling you to be among the first in the world to access potentially life-saving therapies