University Hospital
Pediatrics • Newark, NJ • Since 2013
About
Summary: University Hospital Newark (Newark, NJ) is a state-owned, independent teaching hospital affiliated with New Jersey Medical School. It offers Level I adult trauma and Level II pediatric trauma care, with a 518-bed capacity and a Level I/II trauma designation. Located at 150 Bergen St., Newark, it provides tertiary care in northern New Jersey and is certified by the American College of Surgeons. The hospital serves as a teaching facility and engages in advanced care and research. For pediatric services specifically, it operates as a pediatric trauma center and provides comprehensive pediatric care as part of its tertiary care offerings. Contact: (973) 972-8906.
Clinic Type
Pediatrics
Address
Newark, NJ United States
Phone
973-972-5437
publicaffairs@uhnj.org
Opening Hours
Division of Primary Care - Monday – Friday 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM; Walk-ins 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM; Saturday 8:30-12:00 PM; Division of Pediatrics Subspecialties - Monday – Friday 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM; Division of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine - Monday – Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Walk-ins 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM; Saturday 8:00 – 12:00 PM
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FAQs
What are the hours for the Division of Primary Care?
Monday – Friday 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM; Walk-ins welcomed 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM; Saturday 8:30-12:00 PM.
What are the hours for the Division of Pediatrics Subspecialties?
Monday – Friday 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM.
What are the hours for the Division of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine?
Monday – Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Walk-ins 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM; Saturday 8:00 – 12:00 PM.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- U.S. News & World Report (via Press Ganey): 5/5 (for specific pediatric providers) (93 and 6 reviews respectively for referenced providers)
Patients praise
- Highly regarded and well-rated individual doctors
- Expert clinical care for various pediatric specialties
Common complaints
- Disorganized administrative staff and scheduling errors
- Long wait times for appointments and walk-ins
- Rudeness or poor customer service from front desk/reception staff
- Parking difficulties and costs
"The doctor is good but staff and customer service suck!"
— LocalityBiz user review"Had an appointment for 9:30, didn’t see the doctor until 12:30. It’s horrible here and the doctors are always in a hurry."
— LocalityBiz user reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Pediatric Hospital Arts Program Launches in Newark — Feb 19, 2026
- Rutgers Health and University Hospital Break Ground! — Oct 27, 2025
- University Hospital and Rutgers Health break ground on first phase of Newark Campus Redevelopment | ROI-NJ — Oct 30, 2025
- University Hospital, Rutgers break ground on $325 million expansion in Newark - nj.com — Oct 24, 2025
- University Hospital, in Partnership With Rutgers Health, Launches First Phase of Major Redevelopment to Expand Health Care Access in Newark. | Institute for Translational Medicine and Science | Rutgers University — Aug 21, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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