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Summary: The Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP) is a U.S. Navy hospital in Portsmouth, Virginia, and the oldest continuously operating Navy medical facility. It provides military health care as part of Naval Medical Forces Atlantic under the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery. The center, founded in 1830–1832, sits on Hospital Point in Portsmouth (20 acres) and is led by Captain Brian Feldman (CO) with Captain Joel Schofer (XO). NMCP offers a range of services through its network of facilities (11 offices nationwide, including 277 Berren St. in Portsmouth) and operates as a government healthcare agency within the U.S. Navy system. For gastroenterology-specific care, NMCP is the primary Navy facility in the region, and you can inquire directly at the Portsmouth campus (HQ: 620 John Paul Jones Circle, Portsmouth, VA 23708) or via the main homepage portsmouth.tricare.mil for appointment scheduling and specialty referrals.

Clinic Type

Gastroenterology

Address

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth

Phone

757-953-2003 / 757-953-2004

Email

usn.hampton-roads.nmrtc-portsmouth-va.mbx.nmcp-refractive-surg-c@health.mil

Opening Hours

Monday–Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Services Offered

  • Gastroenterology
  • Endoscopy
  • EGD
  • Colonoscopy
  • Liver Biopsies
  • Paracentesis
  • Fibroscan
  • Esophageal Manometry
  • Anorectal Manometry
  • Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)
  • Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)

Technology & Equipment

  • EGD
  • Colonoscopy
  • Liver Biopsy
  • Fibroscan
  • Esophageal Manometry
  • Anorectal Manometry
  • EUS
  • ERCP

Insurance & Payment

Languages Spoken

  • English

FAQs

Is referral required to see Gastroenterology Services at NMCP Portsmouth?

Yes, a referral is required through your Primary Care Manager.

Are walk-in visits available for Gastroenterology Services?

No, by referral only. No walk-in visits are available.

Availability of Services

By referral only. No walk-in visits are available.

Check-in timing for appointments

Patients should check in at the front desk at least 15 minutes prior to their appointment.

Check-in timing for procedures

Patients having procedures (ie: colonoscopy / upper endoscopy) should check in at the front desk with their designated driver 1 hour prior to scheduled time.

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

  • Yelp (Naval Medical Center Portsmouth overall): 3.3 out of 5 stars (72 reviews)

Patients praise

  • Professional and respectful staff interactions reported at the medical center level
  • Clinically experienced and board-certified gastroenterology staff
  • High performance in quality measures such as polyp detection rates

Common complaints

  • Concerns regarding communication with healthcare teams
  • Issues with treatment outcomes or quality of care
  • Reports of medical errors or diagnostic delays

"Internationally recognized as a leading gastroenterologist, Dr. Johnson is an outstanding physician. I have been a patient of his for at least 40 years. One cannot find a better gastroenterologist."

WebMD review for Dr. David Johnson (affiliated with NMCP)

"I myself have had two surgeries at NMCP and they were polite, respectful, and very professional."

Yelp review for Naval Medical Center Portsmouth

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.

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