To Our Newly Reporting Staff Members and Families:

It is a distinct pleasure to welcome you to Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, Virginia. A command with a history of providing continued professional medical care for over 172 years. You are reporting to the area at a great time. Building 1, the First Naval Hospital, was completely renovated and rededicated on October 11, 2002. The Charette Health Care Center, the Navy's newest hospital building was dedicated on April 29, 1999. These recent additions in Navy Medicine enable Portsmouth health care providers to deliver care in the best possible environment.The Charette Health care center is designed to provide the most expeditious handling of all medical requirements. As medicine evolves into the 21st century, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth stands ready to provide the necessary healthcare to our active duty components to maintain the highest state of readiness.. The care of the military person's family is as important to help maintain this readinessThroughout the area there are over 400,000 eligible military health care beneficiaries. The region boasts seven of the country's largest military installations and is homeport to 68 percent of the 194 ships assigned to the Atlantic Fleet.The area offers a wide variety of activities and attractions. Each year thousands of people come to this area to enjoy the miles of shoreline extending along the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. Besides soaking up the sun, visitors can tour a variety of museums and historic homes.

Whatever your concerns, we are here to make your transition to the area as smooth as possible.

COs Bio

CMCs Bio

Request a Sponsor

To contact the Credentialing Department, click here.