Health Services - Naval Medical Center Portsmouth
Obstetrics and Gynecology • Portsmouth, VA • Since 1830 • 1 main NMCP campus with branch clinics (Sewell’s Point or Dam Neck) locations
About
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP) is a U.S. Navy medical facility in Portsmouth, Virginia. It is the oldest continuously operating hospital in the Navy medical system and serves as a government health care provider under the Navy Medical Forces Atlantic, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery. Key details: - Type: Government health care agency; hospital - Location: 620 John Paul Jones Circle, Portsmouth, VA (Hospital Point), with additional locations in the area - Founded: 1830 (building completed 1832) - Motto: First and Finest - Leadership: Commanding Officer Captain Brian Feldman; Executive Officer Captain Joel Schofer - Area: ~20 acres; NRHP-listed (historic designation) - Services: Hospital and health care for Navy personnel and beneficiaries; part of the TRICARE network - Employees: ~229 - Addresses include HQ at 620 John Paul Jones Circle, Portsmouth, VA 23708 and other offices in Portsmouth, Chesapeake, and Suffolk, VA If you’re seeking health services, NMCP provides comprehensive Navy medical care to eligible beneficiaries and functions as a primary naval medical treatment facility in the region.
Clinic Type
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Address
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, 600 John Paul Jones Circle, Portsmouth, VA 23708
Phone
(757) 953-0392
team@health.mil
Opening Hours
Mon-Fri 7:20 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Emergency Care
Emergency Department available; contact Nurse Advice Line 1-800-874-2273 for non-urgent questions
Services Offered
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Insurance & Payment
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FAQs
Can obstetrical care start without a PCM referral?
Yes, active duty or beneficiary spouses can start obstetrical care without a PCM referral.
Where should patients deliver?
All patients are expected to deliver at NMCP unless prior authorization is granted.
What is the OB clinic policy on walk-ins vs appointments?
The OB clinic is NOT a walk-in clinic. Appointments are required for all patients.
Can I be seen without a PCM referral for obstetrical care?
If an active duty or beneficiary spouse believes she is pregnant, obstetrical care can start without a PCM referral.
When is the first OB appointment scheduled?
The first appointment is booked between the 11th and 13th week of pregnancy.
How do I initiate care for pregnancy?
Obstetrical care can be started by obtaining and completing a New OB Intake Packet (print or pick up in person from one of the four OB clinics).
How are packets routed and what happens after submission?
Packets must be submitted to the correct clinic; misrouted packets may cause delays. After receipt, a staff member will contact you to set up the first in-person appointment based on your LMP.
Who should I contact for additional questions or concerns?
NMCP OB clinic staff can be contacted at 757-953-4300 during the week (7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; training Thursdays and Fridays may limit phone availability to 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.).
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- ObesityHelp: 4.63 out of 5 (55)
- Trustburn: 2.8 out of 5 (194)
- Medicare/HCAHPS Standardized Patient Survey: 72% recommend hospital (standardized HCAHPS metric) (1277 (standardized survey responses))
Patients praise
- Some patients report excellent care from specific departments such as bariatric/weight loss surgery and ICU staff
- Professional and attentive demeanor of some individual physicians and nursing staff
- Positive feedback on hospital cleanliness and quiet environment in certain patient reviews
Common complaints
- Long emergency room wait times (over 3 hours on average)
- Concerns regarding staff communication and responsiveness in certain departments like OBGYN
- Inconsistent patient care experiences, particularly regarding labor and delivery and triage processes
- Reports of insufficient personal protective equipment for certain staff during past health crises
"I had a great experience at Portsmouth Naval Medical Center. Dr. Mann and the bariatric team were wonderful to me during my entire stay. The ICU nurses were great as well."
— ObesityHelp user review"The OB GYN Dept was horrible... I blame myself for not listening but I really hope things have changed."
— Trustburn user reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Naval Medical Center Portsmouth | TRICARE — Feb 9, 2026
- Laboratory & Radiology - Naval Medical Center Portsmouth — Jul 24, 2025
- Naval Medical Center Portsmouth > Health Services > Pharmacy — May 5, 2026
- Directory - Naval Medical Center Portsmouth - Tricare — Oct 6, 2025
- Naval Medical Center Portsmouth | Health.mil — Jul 21, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP) is a U.S. Navy hospital in Portsmouth, Virginia, and the oldest continuously operating hospital in the Navy medical system. It operates under Naval Medical Forces Atlantic and the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery. Key details: - Type: Government hospital (Navy) - Location: Hospital Point, Washington and Crawford Sts., Portsmouth, VA - Founded: 1830 (originally Norfolk/Portsmouth Navy hospital) - Address for many offices: 620 John Paul Jones Circle, Portsmouth, VA 23708 (HQ) - Campus: About 20 acres - Leadership: Commanding Officer Captain Brian Feldman; Executive Officer Captain Joel Schofer - Mission/Focus: U.S. Navy medical center, part of the Navy’s health system - Notable: NRHP-listed site (Built 1832; oldest continuously running Navy hospital) - Size: ~229 employees - Services: Hospital and health care for military personnel and beneficiaries If your query is specifically about Women’s Health at NMCP, this page confirms NMCP’s identity and general role as a naval medical center but does not provide specific women’s health program details. For women’s health services, you may want to contact NMCP directly or visit their official site at portsmouth.tricare.mil for clinical departments, appointment options, and women’s health program information.
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