Southern Ocean Medical Center

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Address

1140 Route 72 West
Manahawkin
,  
NJ
 
08050
58.2 Miles Away
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Hours

Open 24 Hours
Wait Time: 
3
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Location Summary

Overview

Located just off NJ-72 in Manahawkin, NJ, the physicians, nurses, team members and volunteers at Southern Ocean Medical Center come together to capture the spirit of compassionate care and medical excellence that has defined our hospital for more than 40 years. It is our way of assuring that we remain true to providing each patient with a remarkable health care experience.

Free parking is available for patients and visitors at Southern Ocean Medical Center. Designated areas closest to the Hospital entrances are marked for handicapped parking and for patient services and visitors.

Gift shop: 609-978-2086

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Additional Contacts

Center for Weight Loss: 609-978-3202
Diabetes Program: 609-978-3533
Endoscopy: 609-978-3809
Imaging: 609-597-6011 x4237
Interventional Radiology: 609-597-6011 x2443
Laboratory Services: 609-597-6011 x2168
Rehabilitation Services: 609-978-3110
Wound Care Program: 609-597-6011 x3077
Pre-Surgical Evaluation Office: 609-978-8900 x2086

Specialty Programs Available

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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Why Choose Southern Ocean Medical Center

  • Leaders in Cardiovascular and Stroke Care: We have been recognized with the Get With The Guidelines® - Heart Failure Gold Plus with Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll quality achievement award by the American Heart Association as well as the 2024 Gold Performance Achievement Award in Chest Pain - MI Registry awarded by the American College of Cardiology. 
  • Nationally Recognized Weight Loss Surgery: Our Center for Weight Loss is recognized by the American College of Surgeons as the most comprehensive, high-quality bariatric surgery program in the region, and designated as a Center of Excellence by the American Society of Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery.
  • Experts in Robotic-Assisted Surgery: We specialize in the da Vinci Xi™ Surgical System, which enables surgeons to use a minimally invasive surgical technique that reduces the patient’s length of stay and lowers the risk of complications, blood loss and post-surgical pain.
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