About The University Hospital
Hospital overview and services
The University Hospital is a government-operated acute care hospital in Newark, NJ, serving Essex County and the surrounding Newark community. As a government-operated facility, it is accountable to the public and typically serves as a safety-net provider for the community.
The facility provides 24/7 emergency services, birthing-friendly designation for maternity care. Patients experiencing a medical emergency in Newark can seek immediate care at The University Hospital's emergency department.
CMS has assigned this hospital a 1-star quality rating. Patients are encouraged to review the detailed quality measures below when evaluating care options. The University Hospital has 20 affiliated physicians across various medical specialties, providing comprehensive healthcare services to patients in the Newark area.
When choosing a hospital in Newark, NJ, consider factors including quality ratings, available specialties, emergency capabilities, and whether the facility accepts your insurance plan. You can review The University Hospital's detailed quality scores, safety record, and affiliated doctors on this page.
At a Glance
Quality & Safety
CMS quality performance measures
Poor
CMS Overall Hospital Rating
The University Hospital has received a 1-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). CMS evaluates hospitals across safety, mortality, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness. Patients in Newark, NJ may wish to discuss quality measures directly with the facility when considering care options.
Mortality
The University Hospital performs below the national average for mortality outcomes. Patients may want to discuss these outcomes with their care team.
Patient Safety
The University Hospital performs at about the national average for patient safety measures, consistent with most hospitals across the country.
Readmission
The University Hospital performs below the national average for readmission rates. Patients may want to discuss these outcomes with their care team.
Source: CMS Hospital Compare Data
Doctors at The University Hospital
20 affiliated physicians
Dr. Anna Korban, MD
Anesthesiology
Dr. Marianne Dinapoli, MD
Obstetrics/gynecology
Dr. Marc Lavietes, MD
Pulmonary Disease
Dr. Marva Barbour, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Grace Varghese, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Sharon Stewart, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Patrick Foye, MD
Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation
Dr. Piotr Kisza, MD
Interventional Radiology
Dr. Elliot Shulman, MD
Urology
Dr. Michael Shapiro, MD
General Surgery
Dr. Pierre Lespinasse, MD
Obstetrics/gynecology
Dr. Jessica Yakobashvili, MD
Internal Medicine
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Dr. Steven Kirshblum, MD
Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation
Dr. Bruce Haffty, MD
Radiation Oncology
Dr. Petros Levounis, MD
Psychiatry
Dr. Michael Curi, MD
Vascular Surgery
Dr. Kamran Hamirani, MD
Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology)
Dr. Lawrence Chinn, MD
Anesthesiology
Dr. Amy Gore, MD
General Surgery
Dr. Maninderpal Kaur, MD
Internal Medicine
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Frequently Asked Questions
About The University Hospital
What is the CMS rating for The University Hospital?
The University Hospital has a 1-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates hospitals across mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timely care.
Does The University Hospital have emergency services?
Yes, The University Hospital provides 24/7 emergency services.
What type of hospital is The University Hospital?
The University Hospital is classified as an acute care hospitals facility, operated under government - state ownership.
How many doctors practice at The University Hospital?
20 physicians are affiliated with The University Hospital. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Data source: CMS Hospital Compare ·