Women's Health - Naval Medical Center Portsmouth
Obstetrics & Gynecology • Portsmouth, RI • Since 1830
About
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.
Clinic Type
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Address
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, Obstetrics & Gynecology Clinic
Phone
757-953-4300
usn.hampton-roads.nmrtc-portsmouth-va.mbx.nmcp-refractive-surg-c@health.mil
Opening Hours
Mon-Fri 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Emergency Care
Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room in a medical emergency.
Services Offered
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Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What are the hours for the Women’s Health Clinic?
Clinic hours are Monday–Friday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (training Thursdays and Fridays; phones open 1–3:30 p.m. on those days).
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Yelp: 3.3 out of 5 stars (72 reviews)
- U.S. News & World Report (OB-GYN): 4 out of 5 stars (5 reviews)
- ObesityHelp: 2 out of 5 stars (55 ratings)
Patients praise
- Many patients report positive, professional, and compassionate care from specific providers and nursing staff
- The mother-baby unit is frequently described as attentive and supportive
- Strong appreciation for services being covered by TRICARE
- Overall clean and well-equipped facility
Common complaints
- Limited treatment options and adjustments compared to civilian providers
- Inconsistent bedside manner and poor communication in some cases
- Difficulty getting questions answered after hours
- Long wait times for certain procedures
- Some reports of staff not believing patient reports of pain
"He [Dr. Redding] always answered my questions. He really cared and explained everything. His staff was awesome and very helpful."
— FertilityIQ review of a provider at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth"I had a great experience with the staff there when I had my son... Any time that I had to go there for any treatment while I was pregnant was a good experience."
— BabyCenter community discussion board"When I mentioned a particular issue she said they would do anything differently with treatment... make it seem like I was wrong or crazy."
— FertilityIQ review of a provider at Naval Medical Center PortsmouthSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Prenatal Classes - Naval Medical Center Portsmouth - TRICARE — May 27, 2026
- [PDF] Congratulations! Attached is the Obstetric Intake to register for ... — Aug 9, 2025
- Naval Medical Center Portsmouth > Health Services > Pharmacy — May 5, 2026
- Naval Medical Center (Portsmouth) Program - Freida — Feb 19, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More obstetrics & gynecology clinics in Portsmouth
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.
Summary: Hampton Roads Community Health Center (HRCHC) is a nonprofit federally qualified health center based in Norfolk, VA, with additional offices in the area (including Portsmouth origins). They offer OB/GYN services as part of their primary care and women's health offerings, alongside pediatrics, family practice, internal medicine, diabetes care, dental, telehealth, case management, and chronic care management. HRCHC operates a patient portal and partners with community organizations. The center was founded in 1995 and has grown to about 43 employees. If you’re seeking OB/GYN care specifically in Portsmouth, HRCHC provides obstetric and gynecologic services within its broad spectrum of women's health care across its Norfolk-area locations.
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