Palisades Medical Center
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About Us
Palisades Medical Center is one of 18 hospitals in the Hackensack Meridian Health Network. Located on the Hudson River waterfront in North Bergen, N.J., Hackensack Meridian Palisades Medical Center has and continues to meet the changing healthcare needs of Hudson and Southern Bergen counties, serving a population of more than 450,000. The 197-bed not-for-profit medical center focuses on providing quality expert care in a safe environment. The hospital has recently earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from the Leapfrog Group’s most recent review, the only hospital in Hudson County with three consecutive A’s.
Key Phone Numbers
Main number: 201-854-5000
Breast Center: 201-295-4800
Adult Rehabilitation Services: 201-854-5013
Pediatric Rehabilitation Services: 201-520-4773
Maternity Center: 201-854-5189
About Us
Palisades Medical Center is one of 18 hospitals in the Hackensack Meridian Health Network. Located on the Hudson River waterfront in North Bergen, N.J., Hackensack Meridian Palisades Medical Center has and continues to meet the changing healthcare needs of Hudson and Southern Bergen counties, serving a population of more than 450,000. The 197-bed not-for-profit medical center focuses on providing quality expert care in a safe environment. The hospital has recently earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from the Leapfrog Group’s most recent review, the only hospital in Hudson County with three consecutive A’s.
Key Phone Numbers
Main number: 201-854-5000
Breast Center: 201-295-4800
Adult Rehabilitation Services: 201-854-5013
Pediatric Rehabilitation Services: 201-520-4773
Maternity Center: 201-854-5189
A Whole New Emergency Department Experience Coming 2026
We are thrilled to share the news of the expansion of Palisades Medical Center's emergency department. This exciting development will bring about a new emergency care experience, doubling the current department's size to 22,000 square feet and adding 17 treatment bays, bringing the total to 50. This expansion is a testament to our commitment to providing the best possible care to our patients.
Why Choose Us
- The Only A in Hudson County May 2024 - Hackensack Meridian Palisades Medical Center is the ONLY hospital in Hudson County to earn an A for patient safety. The Leapfrog Group, an independent national watchdog organization, assigns grades to hospitals across the country based on over 30 national performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries, and infections, as well as systems hospitals have in place to prevent harm. This is the only hospital rating program based exclusively on hospital prevention of medical errors and harm to patients.
- USNWR National Recognition U.S. News & World Report has ranked Palisades Medical Center as a high-performing hospital in the following areas: Kidney Failure, Pneumonia and Heart Failure and Maternity.
- American Heart Association The American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association has awarded Hackensack Meridian Palisades Medical Center with the Get With The Guidelines®️ - Stroke GOLD PLUS with Target: Stroke Honor Roll and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll for improving patient care and Get With The Guidelines®- Heart Failure Gold Plus with Target: Heart Failure Honor Roll and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll
- LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader Hackensack Meridian Palisades Medical Center ranks 32 in New Jersey hospitals at 100 percent in the 2024 in LGBTQ+ Health Equality Index Leaders.
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Specialty Programs Available
Palisades Medical Center features physicians from a range of specialties. From surgical services, breast health, orthopedics, maternity services and rehab, learn about our services below.
Our team of board-certified and fellowship-trained general surgeons are the best in the field, with extensive experience in performing a wide range of surgeries. We are confident in our ability to provide personalized treatment plans that are tailored to meet the unique needs of each patient. Our use of minimally invasive procedures ensures the best possible outcomes, and we are committed to delivering the highest standard of care to our patients.
- Colorectal
- Orthopedic
- Bariatric
- Urology
- Hernia
- Gastrointestinal
Breast Cancer Screening, Diagnostic Services and Breast Surgery are all available in one convenient location. The Breast Center offers: 3D digital mammography, screening, and diagnostic Breast ultrasound, screening, and diagnostic second opinion program to review outside films Breast cancer surgery is also performed at Palisades Medical Center including oncoplastic “hidden scar” surgery, which achieves the best cosmetic result possible, and breast reconstruction, including approaches that rebuild a breast from a patient’s own natural tissue.
Palisades Medical Center has been ranked 2024 Best Hospitals for Maternity Care, according to the U.S. News & World Report. The U.S. News Best Hospitals for Maternity Care methodology is based entirely on objective measures of quality, such as C-section rates in lower-risk pregnancies, newborn complication rates, exclusive breast milk feeding rates, and early elective delivery rates, among others.
Palisades Medical Center’s recently renovated maternity center combines high-quality care with state-of-the-art technology and calming, comforting amenities nestled on the Hudson River Waterfront. New parent educational resources – like new mother parenting, proper breastfeeding techniques and tummy time – prepare new parents to welcome their newborns into the world safely and comfortably. In addition to routine maternity care, the center specializes in the care of women with complex pregnancies that are considered “high risk” due to their own health concerns or those of the developing baby.
Our fellowship-trained, board-certified orthopedic surgeons have advanced training and experience in a wide range of specialties, including shoulder, elbow, hip, knee, sports medicine, trauma, and more. The care team maintains a strong focus on patient education as part of their approach. They value establishing long-standing relationships with their patients and discussing and developing the least invasive treatment strategy. and providing high-quality patient care. If surgery is necessary, our surgeons offer minimally invasive techniques to help restore function, improve quality of life and achieve the best possible outcomes.
Our Services:
- Pain in the shoulder, elbow, knee, and hip joints
- Arthritis of the hip, knee, & shoulder
- Sports-related injuries and conditions
- Shoulder injuries including shoulder dislocation/instability and tears of the rotator cuff, labrum, and biceps tendon
- Knee injuries including tears of the ligaments, menisci, and quadriceps tendon
- Fractures of the upper and lower extremities
Our goal is to help you get to your highest level of functioning, as safely and quickly as possible. Our dedicated medical professionals work collaboratively with our orthopedic surgeons and will assess your condition, and develop a personalized treatment program.
Frequently Asked Questions
Patients should bring the following information when registering for an appointment or hospital stay:
- Advance Directive
- Copay or deductible
- Driver’s license
- Insurance Card
- Medicare/Medicaid card
- Name and Social Security Number of the insured
- Referral forms from your physician (if required by your insurance carrier)
- Referral/Order Guidelines
- Worker’s compensation information (if applicable)
Visitor Parking = $7
Valet Parking = $7
Ample parking is available in the lots surrounding Hackensack University Medical Center Palisades.
If you are visiting one of the outpatient departments, you may be eligible for to park for free. Please follow these steps:
- Bring your Parking Voucher to a representative from that department to be approved.
- Before you leave, bring the approved Voucher to the Cashier’s Window for complimentary validation.
- Insert the validated Voucher into the ticket machine at the parking lot’s exit gate.
We update our hospital visitation every Wednesday, based upon the risk of COVID-19 spread, the number of COVID-19 patients, hospital staffing and equipment levels.
