Hospital Earns Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Center Status
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital receives Center of Excellence designation from the Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Heart Disease
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital has received a Center of Excellence designation from the Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association, developed in partnership with Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. The hospital is part of the RWJBarnabas Health Heart and Vascular network.
Why it matters
The designation signals that the hospital's specialized care for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy meets the association's standards, giving patients in New Brunswick and surrounding areas a recognized option for this inherited heart condition. It also reflects the growing emphasis on specialized programs for complex cardiac diseases.
The Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association evaluates programs across six criteria, including medical expertise, patient volume, and research quality. The source does not disclose numerical results or patient counts for the designated center.
The players
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association
The HCMA is a patient-focused organization that supports people living with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy through education, research, and standards for specialized care.
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
The hospital is a major academic medical center in New Brunswick and part of the RWJBarnabas Health Heart and Vascular network.
Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
The medical school is the academic partner that collaborated with the hospital on the designation.
The details
Programs must show that their care meets the association's direct care guidelines to earn the Recognized Center of Excellence status. Sabahat Bokhari, MD, serves as director of the Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Center of Excellence at the hospital.
Timeline
- Designation announced in November 2026.
Health Landscape
The Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association's Recognized Center of Excellence program sets a standard that evaluates programs on expertise, volume, and research quality. This designation adds a New Brunswick center to the network of programs that meet those criteria.
Patients diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in the New Brunswick area now have access to a center recognized for specialized care standards. Those seeking evaluation can discuss referral options with their physicians.
The takeaway
Recognized specialty centers can help patients with rare inherited heart conditions find care that meets established standards. Patients with questions about hypertrophic cardiomyopathy should consult their cardiologist about specialized options.
Further reading
Explore more on Heart Disease in the New Brunswick area.
Source note: This article includes information reported by New City Daily Voice.
