Deborah Heart and Lung Center is New Jersey’s only specialty heart hospital, located in Browns Mills, NJ. Founded in 1922, it is a nonprofit, independent teaching hospital specializing in cardiac, lung, and vascular care. A comprehensive list of services offered at the hospital can be found here.

Deborah treats a full range of heart, lung, and vascular conditions, including coronary artery disease, heart rhythm disorders (arrhythmias), advanced heart failure, pulmonary conditions, vascular disease, and more — for both adults and children. A list of conditions can be found here.

Yes. Deborah Heart and Lung Center is an ACGME accredited Fellowship Graduate Training program in educational partnership with Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University. As a teaching hospital, Deborah fosters collaboration and innovation across all levels of care to continuously improve patient outcomes.

Deborah’s combination of compassionate patient care, 100+ years of specialty expertise, national quality ratings, and a mission rooted in removing financial barriers to treatment sets it apart from virtually any other hospital in the country.

Yes, Deborah accepts insurance. More information can be found here.

The Center must follow standard billing practices in accordance with Federal law. The government’s special billing exemption at The Center (200 Trenton Road) does not extend to any other locations on the campus or throughout the state.

The Center bills the patient’s health insurance plan for both the hospital services and for those physician services provided by employed medical staff. Alternatively, if the patient is underinsured or uninsured, Deborah provides assistance in qualifying the patient, or the financially responsible party, for any applicable Federal and/or state programs. Deborah will accept the amount paid through any of the respective Federal and/or state programs and not balance bill the patient for services at The Center.

Plan to bring a photo ID, your insurance card, a list of current medications and dosages, and any relevant medical records or imaging if you’re coming from another provider. Personal comfort items like toiletries and a change of clothes are also recommended.

Visiting hours vary by unit. Check with your care team upon arrival for the most current guidelines for your loved one’s specific unit. More information can be found here.

Yes, parking is available on campus at no charge. The main entrance and parking areas are located at 200 Trenton Road, Browns Mills, NJ.

Yes. Deborah is committed to ensuring all patients can communicate effectively with their care team. Interpretation and translation services are available. Ask a staff member when scheduling your appointment.

Medical records can be requested through Deborah’s Health Information Management department. More information can be found here.

Deborah is committed to treating every patient with dignity and respect. More information can be found here.

Yes. Deborah welcomes patients seeking a second opinion on a cardiac, lung, or vascular diagnosis or treatment plan. Contact the appropriate department to schedule a consultation.

Deborah has earned numerous awards, accreditations, and quality scores at both the national and state level. More information can be found here.

Deborah uses Continuous and Total Quality Improvement models and voluntarily participates in federal, state, and private quality programs. The hospital collects and submits data to external programs and is consistently ranked among top performers at the national and state levels for heart, lung, and vascular care.

Deborah participates in the HCAHPS (Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems) survey, the national standardized survey for patient experience. Results are publicly reported and allow patients to compare hospital quality across the country.

Deborah also participates in the OAS CAHPS (Outpatient and Ambulatory Surgery Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems) survey which is the first national, standardized, publicly reported survey of patients’ perspectives of outpatient and ambulatory surgery care.

Yes. As an independent teaching hospital, Deborah participates in clinical research and quality improvement initiatives aimed at advancing the treatment of heart, lung, and vascular disease.

Yes, Deborah participates in a variety of clinical trials. More information can be found here.

Deborah invests in advanced diagnostic and therapeutic technology and fosters a culture of collaboration and innovation across its clinical teams. As a teaching hospital, it encourages progressive thinking at every level of the organization.

Deborah’s physicians and clinical staff contribute to the broader medical community through research, publications, and professional affiliations. Contact the hospital for information on specific academic partnerships or research programs.

The Deborah Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Deborah Heart and Lung Center. It raises funds annually from individuals, corporations, foundations, and membership organizations to help cover the cost of patient care. More information can be found here.