4.5
2 Ratings
Summary
Joseph P. Underwood, M.D., MHCDS, FACEP serves as Chair of Emergency Medicine at Hackensack Meridian Hackensack University Medical Center, the flagship hospital of Hackensack Meridian Health, a leading not-for-profit health care organization in New Jersey, offering a complete range of medical services, innovative research, and life-enhancing care. Dr. Underwood also serves as Professor of Emergency Medicine at the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine.
Dr. Underwood previously served as Chief of the Division of Emergency Medicine at New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, where he received numerous awards and honors including the Physician of the Year Award and the Columbia University Department of Medicine Faculty Teaching Award.
Dr. Underwood holds a Master of Healthcare Delivery Sciences degree from Dartmouth College and a Medical Degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. …He completed his residency and served as a chief resident at New York-Presbyterian Hospital, The University Hospital of Columbia and Cornell. He participated in the Aresty Scholars Program at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania and is a Diplomat of the American Board of Emergency Medicine.
Dr. Underwood has published broadly in the peer-reviewed literature.
Quick Facts
- 23 years of experience
- 40 insurance plans accepted
- Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
- 1 specialty
- 3 areas of expertise
- 1 board certification
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Medical Specialties
Joseph Patrick Underwood has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Joseph Patrick Underwood has the following 3 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
23 Years Experience
Joseph Patrick Underwood holds an active medical license in the state of New Jersey.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of New Jersey that expires in 2027.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in 2003.
NPI Number
Joseph Patrick Underwood's NPI number is 1083832430.
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- Joseph Patrick Underwood is affiliated with Newyork Presbyterian Columbia University Irving Medical Center.
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