I was taken advantage of and my extreme anxiety ignored by the gynecological department - * Dr. Farrar * specifically. I was so anxious for a procedure to remove cancerous cells of the cervix that I refused the procedure unless I was out. They finally agreed to it, but I woke up half way through the procedure with 4 males and 1 female doctor in the room, 3 men and 1 female doctor staring at my splayed open legs that are strapped down - so I couldn't move, and the anesthesiologist. Once I spoke minutes later trying to figure out what was going on, the procedure was over (they showed me the bottled specimen) but she was still between my legs poking and 2 of the students were leaning into my crotch looking up into my V, she was again annoyed by me and made the anesthesiologist put me back out. It was incredibly degrading, especially after previous physical trauma. The entire reason for needing to be put out became moot, and I had more trauma after the procedure for months. 4 people digging around your insides, taking advantage of your being put out - completely disregarding my needs. I did not knowingly or clearly consent to being a teaching specimen, nor did they even ask. What does that sound like to you... read more

Misdiagnosed because they do not test for mold exposure or carbon monoxide poisoning from the base housing. Instead they are quick to misdiagnose & exaggerate lies about your mental health. They do not respect individuals at all. It has been a disgusting and scary experience to deal with this place & the people that work here are not professional far from it I'm suing for malpractice for over 20 years of disgusting, disrespectful service. No empathy or respect for human life & the true need for help that an individual is seeking read more

If you are a young Sailor or Marine looking to get out work for at least 3 hours, waiting on the pharmacy to fill your script is a great excuse. All these windows and only 2 open during peak hours...ridiculous. read more

Pharmacy- Pharmacy has to be the worse since you take a number, wait for the number to be called; only to be given another number to pick up your prescription.The most I've waited was about 2 hours. Family Care- I went here a couple times to see my PCM at the time. The Dr. was nice, however, the Corpsmen tend to be a little cocky and rude. After a few bad experiences, I decided to change my PCM to an off base Dr. especially when I found out I was pregnant. ER- It tends to be a hit or miss on how long you're waiting. I had to come here a couple times when my daughter had the flu and an infection. One time the Dr. said we were done, but waited literally almost 45 mins for the paperwork. I walked out and asked how much longer to a Corpsman and they weren't sure. 5 mins later, we were leaving. Another time, we were seen and not even 10 mins later after seeing the Dr. we were out the door. ASYMCA- This is perfect if you don't have anyone to watch the little ones while you see the Dr. or you just want some moments of peace. If I remember correctly you can't use the service if you are picking up a prescription which sucks especially if you're waiting a long time. You can use the ASYMCA for up to an hour and they give you a beeper and a paper for your Dr. to sign. read more

I want to start by saying I would give the hospital a 5 star rating. BUT The pharmacy is the worst eveeevvveerrrr. On average the wait time to get my perceptions is 2-3 hours.... yes two to three hours. This is a disgrace. With 11 windows, an automated machine and piles of people working behind the counter how is it possible it takes this long. What can I say I hate this place now. Wow just read though other reviews. Way to go NHCP, how many bad reviews do you have to get to make changes.... read more

Firstly, I highly doubt that any hospital is pure perfection--civilian or otherwise. As a veteran and dependent spouse for over 37 years, I've seen my share of military hospitals. Camp Pendleton Naval Hospital has overall provided good care for me with: procedures, patient care and a clean environment at the newer hospital. My experience at the lab for a blood draw today was fast, efficient and professional as it always has been. In reading the negative responses for the pharmacy wait time all I can think of is, you're going to wait. Suck it up. We wait all the time in lines . . . Call 1800wawawa! I'm waiting for my script right now . . . drinking a cup of joe that I got at the cafeteria. read more

I rather drive the 45 + min drive to Balboa then go to NHCP ER. Expect to wait 4-6 hours, and receive mediocre care.

I love Naval. I have a heart condition and the doctors I been assigned to have been so amazing to me I've never had an issue with anyone in this hospital I have zero complaints. I feel like I been in good hands and I love all of my doctors here. They always check up on me and make sure my concerns or issues where resolved. From family medicine to gynecologist and laboratory and emergency room everyone has been so kind and helpful. read more

I really wish the ER staff was more understanding and kind. Over the last 2 and a half years I have been to the ER twice for myself and 2 times for my youngest so I wouldn't say we are frequent flyers by any means although we are treated as such. I am not a first time overly dramatic parent that brings my child in for the sniffles, but yet I am treated as such. As a parent, when something is wrong with your child that is very rarely sick you just know when something is really wrong, even if the illness has barely just started. I always second, third, forth, and fifth guess myself before I take my kids here for anything because every time I have prepare myself to deal with the poor attitudes of the people in the ER. Minus one very sweet lady who gives the armband and makes sure your info is up to date. On the other hand family practice at the hospital has kind people who seem to enjoy what they do and take pride in taking care of their patients. We sometimes see different doctors just due to our PCM not having availability but all providers we have seen have been very nice. My only complaint is that they don't actually start taking calls at 7:30 when they open their phone line for appointments. I always usually try to call to get into the clinic before even considering going to the ER just because of the huge difference in care. I mean who wouldn't rather go to your own doctor over an ER anyway? So I always call just to check and see if it's possible to be seen there instead of the ER. The few times we have gone to the ER I hope each time for a change in the attitudes of the people we see there, but I guess I will need to keep crossing those fingers, or avoid it all together and go somewhere else. The convenience of the ER on base is nice but if quality of care, compassion, and understanding is not possibly then the convenience factor means nothing. Compassion and caring nurses is what should be in the ER, not ones that look at you like an idiot for going there when all you are trying to do is get care for yourself or your child. For the pharmacy my only comment would be to be prepared to wait a while. It is, by no means, quick service. If you do take into account that they are filling a ton of prescriptions it's clear to see they are doing the best they can with what they've got. read more

I've been having issues with an organ for the last 3 to 4 years. Per recommendation by my primary, I was sent here to begin lab work. Now we're in a position where we are looking at Various Damage, disease and it could have been caught much much sooner. THE ER, on the other hand, gets 3.5 stars( They are still and ER.). they are very accommodating and quick. I appreciate the concern of the ER doctors more than the general practice doctors. Seak out a specialist, don't trust the Naval Hospital doctors to place any concern in your situation. read more

Nurse GUEST or whatever she is, it's GAWWWWD awful and I know this bc within a yr of coming up here 1x for me and now for my son she is just the worst! She is saltyyyyy!!! Her attitude is disgusting. She talks down to you like no one I have EVER met before. I have read the comments, threads and reviews and i could not agree more! Tonight when bringing in my son this wonderful lady took his vitals and did everything PERFECTLY. Guest then came in talked down to her and decided to redo ALL THE WORK. Why u may ask... bc she didn't believe the numbers were right with his age group. Well guess what. They were the same! My husbands unit just deployed so I have no one here everyone went home and I stay busy with work. They threaten to call his command bc my daughter can't go back with us. I told her I had no one and she got some man to come talk to me as if that was going to change my answer. We eventually did get to go back ALL OF US BUT WE GOT TO WATCH HER RUDNESS IN ACTION ONE MORE TIME ! There was a nice man that brought in a fellow marine, they couldn't give him any info but told him he could come back and check on him sporadically but he couldn't stay in the ER waiting room. He sits down to text his friend to let him know that he's leaving but he will be back, this woman comes out like a bat out of hell pointing at him and pointing at the door telling him that he had to leave. It was so rude and so uncalled for. She needs a job in the back ... maybe in X-rays where she only deals with ppl for about 5 mins! read more

Wait times are fairly short (less than 15 mins for appointments,, the children's waiting room is a huge plus, new accessible high tech building, great parking structure, friendly and helpful team. Do not communicate via email very well read more

Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton - Pretty much the only awesome thing about the ER here - Hospitals Near Me - Oceanside, California

i have had chest pains for 12 hours and the nurse upfront 8/22/23 3:43 am told me to just follow up with a pulmonary dr after 1 month of issues and 12 hours straight of chest pains when im walking in at 4 am. call to get the guys name and no answer at the er desk 5 times i waited on the phone for 5 min, he was literally avoiding the call from my husband. please avoid this place at all costs if you can, will be submitting ice claim after futher diagnosis at scripps!!! read more

So we're currently sitting in the ER right now and my husband came for chest pains. When we first got here they took his vitals and sent him straight to the back for an EKG and X-ray; then they sent him back to the waiting room. Well we sat in the waiting room for another two hours or so before he was called to the back. We've been back here so long that two nurses have come and asked him the same questions ( oh and he's in pain trying to explain over and over again what his symptoms are) and a doctor has yet to come and speak or check on him. We've been back here so long that the doctors have changed shifts!!! Yes I did speak up and ask when will a doctor come and check on him and I get the same oh dumb answer ( he'll be in shortly ma'am). Please if you can I suggest you go somewhere else!!! Service here SUCKS!! If I could I would give NO STARS!!! read more

I have had nothing but an amazing experience with Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton. My husband and I have both been seen in the ER, the staff was very kind and quick to help us get to the bottom of our medical concerns. I am currently 36 weeks pregnant and am being seen at Family Medicine for my pregnancy and absolutely love Dr. Nichols. We always arrive early and they get me in before I can even finish filling out my paperwork! I've been seen once on the Labor & Delivery floor to check up on baby due to some concerns. The staff on L&D are FANTASTIC, they really go above and beyond for their patients and make you feel comfortable. They are so accommodating and encourage you to call ANYTIME! I really look forward to delivering here! read more

This is a terrible hospital and the staff are so rude and they have no idea what they are doing. I'd rather die than get seen here.

I hardly ever go to the doctor, and I've only ever been to the ER one time. However, this wasn't only the worst experience I've had at any hospital, this one of the worst experiences I've ever had in my life. I recently had a miscarriage. This was only confirmed by the doctor over a month after it happened because it took so damn long to even hear back from them about an appointment. I had horrible pain and discomfort last night and had a positive at home pregnancy test this morning. This led me to believe I was having another miscarriage. I couldn't wait over a month for answers again, so I went to the ER. The doctor that confirmed my miscarriage told me to go to the ER if these symptoms appeared again, so I did. I got there, very anxious and desperate for answers. The woman working the ER looked me in the eye after I explained my situation and said "Having a possible pregnancy or a possible miscarriage is not a good enough reason to come into the ER. There is nothing we can do for you." She made me feel so stupid after I was already hesitant to go. One of the worst days of my life by far. I left with no answers, just as confused as when I had arrived. I wouldn't wish this feeling on anyone. The "health" care that we are provided with is a sick joke. DO NOT go here!!!! read more

Dr. Ramchander is Ped is amazing. Dr. Matchin in Sports Med is a down to earth and practical health care provider. The physical therapy department is top notch. read more

Ok I'm pretty sure like Sodexo workers are running this place or something because the simple lack of shits people give is insane. "Is do or so and so there" "she'll be back next month." Like what. I need to see if I have cancer or not but yeah let me know how Hawaii was Doc read more

My primary care physician, Dr. W. Roberts, is a kind, thorough, and caring physician. I've been a patient of his for almost a decade and I cannot imagine having another doctor. The hospital staff is competent in most regards and I only have a few glitches I could share, but am pleased enough overall to continue to be a patient at NHCP. read more

The ER is a very busy place. I don't suggest going unless you are dying. I went for spinal fluid leakage. I went during the middle of the day so I was seen. But the other times I revisited it took hours. And the people with the flu or a cough were seen before me. Annoying since I was leaking spinal fluid from my back! So go during the day and you better be dying. Besides that, the ER staff are great! As for my PCM. Her name is Dr. Blum. I HIGHLY don't recommend her. She was extremely cold and rude to me. Every time she grilled me about my medical conditions I had this strange feeling she didn't like me. And I felt like she didn't really believe me. I have 8 medical conditions and require multiple specialists. She refused to write me a referral for a specialist and refused to let me have a nurse case manager. Then when she errors me a referral for my chronic pain doctor she wrote she suspected I was SELLING my medication to other people. I'm not even sure where that came from. I never saw her again I currently have Dr. Biggs. He's AMAZING. A much better doctor than my other one. He wrote me all the referrals I need. He's been managing my case nicely and we always have great talks when I go in to see him! Also want to mention my nurse case manager Sara Maltinsky. She's super great. When I first saw her I didn't really have an opinion, I was just desperate to get a case manager. She has proven she can get the job done multiple times! I highly recommend her as a case manager! read more

2 hours for my son's meds what are you doing back their. Three people in the waiting lobby and it took you two hours for one thing. Maybe I'm not see the bigger picture but move faster please. read more

If you value your health then go to a civilian doctor. The incompetence amazes me every time. Good bedside manner doesn't exist. The medical knowledge is not UPDATE: I was having complications and no one at internal medicine would pick up the phone or answer my numerous voicemails. It took me 10 DAYS to book an URGENT appointment that they claim you can get within 24 hours. After finally seeing a doctor I was told that because I am 26 and appear to be healthy that nothing should be wrong with me and they refused to do any testings despite countless symptoms I was experiencing. This is borderline malpractice and negligence at its finest. They said because they weren't going to do any testing they would refer me to an outside doctor within the network. Guess what.. my referral was DENIED. So not only was i refused testing to figure out what was wrong, i was also denied to get help elsewhere. Now I get to go spend out of pocket expenses for a doctor that does not accept insurance to receive answers. Luckily I did otherwise my health would have continued to decline if left untreated. Thanks naval medicine. You all suck. read more

be prepared to wait over 20 minutes just to speak with someone to make an appointment. Once you have your appointment, don't expect to be seen until 20+ minutes after your appointment time. Let's hope you don't need medicine after your appointment because it's over an hour wait. This place is ridiculously overcrowded and the wait times are so much longer than the actual appointment time. read more

Horrible service and poor attitudes in most of the staff. After suffering my third consecutive miscarriage here... I requested to be seen out in town. Requesting referrals to be seen anywhere else is like pulling teeth. I was told that "everyone at this establishment is competent and it's not the end of the world" and things like "if you don't want to follow the care we set you up with, you must not need care at all." It's a beautiful hospital, but what makes health care so much more beautiful than where it's located is a nice, friendly staff, that truly cares about your well being. However, if that's what you're looking for I definitely wouldn't choose this place as your first option (if you have a choice) otherwise pester relentlessly until you can be seen elsewhere! Good luck!! read more

This hospital is first class all the way! I know that there are several yelpers who are reporting bad experiences here but I, personally have received great care for myself and my family! The facility is spotless after six months of settling into the new digs. Parking is plentiful and conveniently covered in a cool garage, oh and did I mention hospital rooms with ocean views?! The staff is friendly, informal and courteous. Love, love, love my doctor and nurses in the clinic. Also-if you hate waiting on the phone to book an appointment just sign up and do everything online with their relay health account! Easy:) read more

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3.5 When I call to make an appointment I am usually scheduled in at least a week or two later. The wait at the Pharmacy can be a while so hope you have a book or magazine and just wait patiently. When you have an appointment I highly recommend coming in at least 30-45 minutes early just to look for parking. That was probably the main reason why I didn't like coming here. Lol! Other than that you can't really complain if your health insurance covers 100% of ALL your visits, referrals, and medications :) read more

They recently just moved to the new building at the front gate. The buildings are great but the service? Yea well it's not that great. It's a military hospital, so what do you expect? Atleast people associated with the military gets service free because of Tricare. Pros: -High tech machines -free for active duty -new building Cons: -staff are rude and seem unconcerned about my health -20 minute appointments -long pharmacy wait (i waited 2 hours) read more

The pharmacy at this location is probably the slowest and most inefficient that I have ever seen. They have 11 windows and only ever have 2-3 open with a full waiting room. Over 1 hour wait times, just to have them see you to start filling a script, then another hour waiting to actually get the script. A prescription wait should not be longer than an emergency room visit! read more

Is it weird to Yelp a military hospital? =[ Oh well! *shrugs* After reading all the reviews, I was really nervous about coming to this hospital. It was my very last option, really. PROS: - We didn't wait long at the Emergency area (10 minutes tops!) - Parking wasn't too bad. We were able to find a parking spot but it was a little farther away. - The Corpsman that took vitals was very nice - The doctor that we saw was very pleasant, professional, and I genuinely felt that he was concerned. CONS: - The wait time at the Pharmacy: I waited longer for my meds than I spent at my appt (I was able to watch almost half of Heavyweights on my portable DVD player before they called me for pickup!) read more

I was having chest pains and came into the ER on a Friday night. I was seen immediately. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful, but they made me feel as if I was exaggerating the pain. I was told I was having regular chest pains and to come back if it got any worse. The next day, I received a call from the hospital saying that the radiologist looked over my x-rays again and saw that my lungs were infected. Long story short, I had pneumonia, they didn't catch it. Went to my PCM for meds. I liked that the staff was friendly, but I wish they were more thorough and attentive. There are others with far more serious conditions and it would suck for them to be sent home without the care that they need. read more

This is a review for their Labor & Delivery dept. after a scary and long night. The night team took great care of my husband and I after experiencing this loss of our baby. I have never felt such a strong and warm connection with hospital staff ever until I met them. They're educated, quick, smart, the absolute best!. read more

I had to go to the ER Sunday morning at 2:30am and was treated excellent! From the time I went in to the time i left, I can't say enough about the staff that helped me and care for me and my allergic reaction to who knows what! The Doctor and the resident provided excellent care and the nursing staff was very warm and welcome for being 3am! Thank you for making me feel cared for and heard. The Dr was Bradley Williams. Thank you and thank you to your resident and staff that night! It's nice to see that after my husband served 20 years in the Marine Corps and we were enjoying our beach trip that got cut short due to my allergic reaction, that the care we received was excellent! Thank you again read more

I feel as though many of these reviews and experience fall upon deaf ears and change within the Tricare / Naval Systems will not happen for the foreseeable future. But we have to start somewhere, so here's my take on the experience and care at Naval. Typically, at least from what I have experienced with private insurance, your care provider works for you. You can go to and visit an establishment / provider that fits your needs and desired level of care. You are not only their patient but their client as you have potentially visited many other providers and/or read about various doctors and their approach to health and wellness. You then take your research and desired care and confidently "pick" [aka HIRE] your desired care provider. And a good provider understands that they have been hired by you and if you are not seeing the necessary results or care you will find someone else. Good care providers create an environment that overall meets the needs of their clients. At Naval you run into several issues, but ultimately I think it boils down to being a medical space not set up for long term care as your providers and the patients are constantly being moved around and relocated. While that is unavoidable, the approach to potentially long term care is what needs to be addressed. The various doctors and medical staff you see tend to approach care, interventions, and treatment as though they are just bandaiding the situation in order to move on to the next case. This ultimate impacts your chance at receiving that lifelong diagnosis or the best treatment available. It feels as if the care providers have this very short term plan in place in order to just get you seen and out the door with some sort of prescription in place so you do not need to return for the foreseeable future. I do not feel they fight for diagnosis and care to the fullest extent because they are not committed to following their patient through lifetime care, they know within a 3 year window they themselves or you will be gone. I also think because of the way Tricare has built their systems, the providers do not feel the impact of long term patient satisfaction being of upmost importance. While correct diagnosis and treatment are essential to medical care, being humble and understanding that you ultimately work for your patient is not an active point of reference for many of the providers within the system. The providers, and hospital itself, doesn't care if they lose patients for lack of thorough care because more will be pushed through the door via Tricare. As patients who are at the mercy of Tricare Prime, we are unable to read about our providers and their stance on medicine and care prior to entrusting our health with them. We have no idea if we are their first patient ever or if it is their last day on the job. We are grouped into the masses that have to take what we can get and are frequently TOLD how, when and what type of care we will receive. Being seen at Naval ultimately brings with it lack of control over your health and care. Appointments feel as though I have to fight with and advocate for my health or absolutely nothing will be done. I do feel its worth mentioning at Naval you run into long waits, inability to get appointments for 4+ weeks at a time (which is very frustrating for those of us having to prove our symptoms to our care providers), and their pharmacy is backed up for hours. For example, once I switched over to complete Tricare Prime coverage and let go of my private insurance and I began seeking treatment with Naval. After a second visit I was told I have a Vitamin D deficiency and to begin taking a daily supplement, as well as a steroid for symptom flare ups, which in response took care of the various issues I was having and seeking care for.. but every time I back off the Vitamin D and prescribed steroids my symptoms flair back up and I am miserable. My request to be sent to a specialist has been denied but no further investigation has been done as to what is causing the deficiency and I am just expected to live, for the foreseeable future, on steroids and supplements. This is my prime example of the surface level of care we are provided with at Naval. They are great bandaid providers and their ability to draw out the diagnosis and referral process until they or the patient relocates is particularly impressive. I know many people believe that government insurance is great, unlimited free ramen noodles are great too.. that doesn't make them "good". read more

PROS: It's beautiful, that's all I can say in regards to it being merely positive. CONS: Pharmacy is always packed. Careless and incompetent staff. They "lose" your record once you file a complaint. Long periods between appointments for pregnant women (RUN don't walk away from this hospital!!) They always prescribe Tylenol/Motrin because they believe anyone and everyone is overreacting. If you bleed out/lose an arm, leg.. beg to go to the Oceanside hospital instead. Or hell.... Make it to Scripps Encinitas. Anywhere that's close except for this place. read more

Was transferred to this hospital from the Naval down in San Diego because i Live in Temecula. I had, by all means, a complicated pregnancy, and wasn't put in bed rest. Which resulted in me nearly losing my life and my daughter being 8 weeks premature. I ended up going to the ER of a civilian hospital, and they shook their heads in dismay at the fact that this hospital staff didn't take care of me as they should've and had me on bed rest. I wish i could never use a naval hospital ever again for anything. read more

Hospital: newly built, clean and beautiful. Looks like Bethesda Naval. Service: didn't get bad service! Care: I know some good doctors there. Parking: Seemed pretty easy enough to me. Pharmacy: looked PACKED! read more

This place is a last resort. The people here are in no way what I would consider "genuinely concerned about your health". The nurses are yelling nicknames for each other across the halls, saying things like "I'm only here today for the free pancakes", and there are pictures of the doctors in Halloween costumes on the walls. Just what I want, to see my potential doctor dressed up like a drunken Viking or Lucile Ball. Good job guys, way to keep it professional. Also, the mandatory referral I needed to see a different department was given to me on a post it. Classy. read more

Great great place that Camp Pendleton has here! Very big yet also very organized. I came here for an eye appointment and was very satisfied with how quickly and professionally my appointment was handled. I came in at 1400 am with a 1430 appointment, and they took me ahead of time also getting me out before 1430. How great is that. If you don't know your way around, they also have other personnel standing and waiting for you to ask where your destination is. This place is awesome, clean and the staff is really friendly!!!! BOO-YAH!!! read more

I went here because I live on base and it was the closest ER to us. I was/ still am in EXTREME amounts of kidney and abdominal pain w/ other symptoms. They ran two tests and said nothing is wrong with me- THEN the nurses who thought I couldn't hear them through the thin curtain were giggling to each other saying I was in there for a drug fix. Then when I confronted the nurse she got incredibly nervous and was saying it was not about me but someone else. Now 2 weeks later in and out of other hospitals there IS something wrong and I need to go to a specialist. If you value you or your family's health- do not go here. They do not care, are rude, and don't bother answering medical questions you have! read more