Centers of Excellence

Clara Maass Medical Center prides itself on its Centers of Excellence, which offer superior services and care to its patients.

• The Continuing Care Centers of Belleville and Kearny
• Progressive Imaging Center
• Wound Center
• Women's Health Center
• The Cancer Center
• Diagnostic Cardiac Services
• Nuclear Medicine
• The Orthopedic Spine & Joint Institute
• Pain Management Center
• Same Day Surgery
• Maternal/Child Health
• Emergency Department
• The Center for Sleep Disorders

The Continuing Care Centers of Belleville and Kearny

The Belleville Center is a 179-bed, long-term care facility, offering private and semi-private accommodations. Rehabilitative as well as skilled medical care and wound/skin management is provided. The Kearny Center offers 90 long-term care beds and 30 assisted living units. This assisted living residence was one of the first of its kind in northern New Jersey, and provides residents with the services of healthcare professionals and assistance with daily functions from personal care attendees.

Progressive Imaging Center

The Progressive Imaging Center is a freestanding outpatient diagnostic facility located on the campus of Clara Maass, offering the most sophisticated imaging technology available. The procedures include MRI, CT Scan, bone densitometry, stereotactic breast biopsy, Voxel Q Workstation, diagnostic x-ray, fluoroscopy, mammography and ultrasound.

Wound Center

Wound care addresses the care of the non-healing wounds, many of which can be attributed to diabetes and vascular disease. At The Wound Center at Clara Maass, an established Wound Care facility, a dedicated team of endocrinologists, podiatrists, vascular surgeons and general surgeons work to uncover the origin of the non-healing wound. Therapies include hyperbaric oxygen therapy.

Women's Health Center

The Women's Health Center at Clara Maass, housed within the Health and Wellness Center, provides specialized services geared towards women¡¯s wellness and illnesses. Some of the services include a dedicated breast service, osteoporosis service, perinatal program, gynecology, genetic counseling, diagnostic imaging and incontinence service. Advanced practice nurses, registered nurses, physical therapists, a clinical dietician, social worker and home-care personnel work with physicians to plan, evaluate, and address the individual needs of women using the Center.

The Cancer Center 973-450-2270

Accredited by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer as a community hospital comprehensive cancer center, the Center offers inpatient and outpatient treatment with state-of-the-art technology for diagnosis and treatment of cancer. Treatments range from chemotherapy to surgery to radiation, including radioactive seed implantation and high dose rate radiation procedures. A new state-of-the-art linear accelerator combined with advanced radiation oncology technology known as Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT) has put the Clara Maass Radiation Oncology Department, part of The Cancer Center at Clara Maass, at the forefront of radiation therapy treatment. The inpatient unit has designated oncology nurses. Through the Cancer Center, patients have access to the latest drugs, research and clinical trials.

Diagnostic Cardiac Services

Clara Maass houses an adult cardiac catheterization facility, which allows cardiologists to coordinate all aspects of testing to help determine if a patient requires medical management or cardiovascular surgery referral for heart disease. Tests include routine EKGs, 24-hour holter monitoring, vascular studies, 2D Echo with Doppler & Color Flow, stress echocardiograms, nuclear stress testing and transesophageal echocariography.

Nuclear Medicine 973-450-2228

Recent upgrades in Nuclear Medicine, a division of the Department of Radiology, now enable Clara Maass to offer the latest technology currently available. Clara Maass is a show-site for the Siemens E-Cam Gamma Cameras, which benefit both patients and physicians alike. The partnership with Siemens will allow Clara Maass to offer the best in nuclear imaging now and in the future.

The Orthopedic Spine & Joint Institute 973-450-2399

Using a nationally recognized patient management program , the Institute provides guidelines for orthopedic patients to follow both pre-operatively and post-operatively. Orthopedists involved with the program follow established protocols that are proven to lead to improved clinical outcomes. Education is an essential component of the program, which is designed to lessen anxiety before surgery and enable easier rehabilitation following surgery.

The Orthopedic Spine & Joint Institute at Clara Maass is housed on a dedicated nursing unit within Clara Maass. A rehabilitation gym located on the unit begins patients on the road to recovery quickly following surgery. Patients wear their own clothing instead of hospital gowns and amenities such the services of a hairdresser are a standard part of the program.

Pain Management Center 973-450-2885

Patients experiencing chronic pain can find relief at the Pain Center, housed within the Health and Wellness Center at Clara Maass. The Center offers patients the opportunity to alleviate themselves of unresolved, persistent pain that has lasted for more than three months.

The Pain Management Center utilizes a multidisciplinary approach in establishing a protocol for patients that includes medical, psychological, physical, and pharmacological treatments. A typical program designed by the pain specialists may include biofeedback, medication, physical or occupational therapy, and if needed, procedures such as spinal drug delivery systems, spinal cord stimulation, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), acupuncture and bioelectric treatment.

Same Day Surgery 973-450-2750

The Same Day Surgery Center is easily accessible and offers the benefits of a private outpatient facility with the comfort and support of a full-service medical center. Surgeries performed are in specialties including ophthalmology, ear, nose and throat, podiatry, plastic and reconstructive surgery, orthopedics, gynecology, general surgery, gastroenterology, urology and oral surgery. Four operating suites in the Same Day Surgery Center are complemented by an 8,700 square-foot Endoscopy Center.

Maternal/Child Health 973-450-2929

Maternal/Child Health includes the state-of-the-art labor, delivery and recovery unit, nursery and special care nursery for babies with special medical needs, perinatology service for women identified at-risk during pregnancy, childbirth preparation, obstetrical clinics, and comprehensive inpatient maternal and pediatric care.

Emergency Department 973-450-2100

The Emergency Department at Clara Maass is a 13,000 square-foot facility that includes a dedicated assessment area designed to exclusively treat and monitor patients experiencing symptoms of a cardiac episode, two radiology rooms, a 24-hour stat laboratory for fast lab work, and a transfusion services area. The spacious department houses 24 beds that are equipped with telemetry units for heart monitoring. More than 60,000 patients are treated in the Clara Maass ED each year. The introduction of wireless registration and the Clinical Managers Information program has resulted in increased efficiencies in the delivery of emergency care.

Sleep Disorders (The Center for) 973-450-2444

The Center for Sleep Disorders can help improve the lives of those suffering from any number of conditions, such as insomnia, sleep apnea, narcolepsy, restless legs syndrome and other disorders. At the new Center, four types of non-invasive studies are conducted and comprehensive evaluations are performed by sleep specialists. Patients may participate in an overnight sleep study and/or a series of nap studies during the daytime. The studies include nocturnal polysomnogram, nasal CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) titration, multiple sleep latency and a split night study, which utilize sophisticated diagnostic equipment to monitor brain, heart, respiratory and muscle activity during sleep.