Dr. Craig Saunders, MD
Dr. Craig Saunders, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Newark, NJ and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine in 1970. He is affiliated with medical facilities Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center and Newark Beth Israel Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
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201 Lyons Ave Ste G5 Newark, NJ 07112Make an Appointment
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Dr. Craig Saunders, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Newark, NJ and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine in 1970. He is affiliated with medical facilities Cooperman...read moreCardiothoracic Surgery
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Cleveland Clinic Foundation|university Iowa Hosps-clins
Residency Hospital, 1980Wilford Hall Usaf Medical Center
Internship Hospital, 1971University Of Iowa Carver College Of Medicine
Medical School, 1970
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- Recipient of 9
hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
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80%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% lower than the national average
76%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well - Recipient of 31
hospital awardsView all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
84%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home75%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% lower than the national average
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(862) 285-2468.
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