A great benefit of joining the military. I was just visiting. You need to get a pass by bring your drivers license, car insurance and registration. Make sure all documents are current. Courteous staff if you have questions. It is a bit of a maze to find hospital rooms. read more

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I went into Tripler ER with severe stomach pain. I could not walk upright. Within moments I was admitted to the hospital. There were no games or weirdness at reception. I was taken to the PCU and stayed at TAMC for a total of 8 days. I was cared for every step of the way. There were teams of RNs asking me questions to make sure they had an accurate picture of what my level of discomfort was. They were really good at not just going off their original assumptions of me based off the way I look. They were able to look beyond that with a fact based approach eventually. They were able to see the "total patient". The absolute best night shift crew I had was LT. Cuellar, Wendy, and Diego . Day Crew, didn't really talk me their names, but there were a lot of good caretakers on that shift as well. Thank you Tripler Staff!! read more

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The Tripler Army Medical Center or I call what it " The Pink Hospital." whether I'm going for an MRI, x-ray mammogram or this visit and eye exam. I have never left this hospital hospital filling not taken care of. Every time I come to this facility, I am greeted at the front door. And given directions to my location. Everyone is so helpful to help you Finn's your way. And offer to help when you walk around looking days and confused when you can't find your way. The large facility layout is huge and confusing you will getting a bit lost. So before you come to this location, make sure you give yourself enough time to park. There's not parking up the top. You are going to have to go down to the bottom and you might have a flight or two stairs to come up. This last time that I came, I noticed they have a trolley. I've never seen it. But it looks like there's an option now. read more

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This review is specifically for the sick call department. The tripler sick call team puts the free in free healthcare. I went there and was seen by a major and a shadowing lieutenant. I went there complaining of back pain- and I'm not someone who complains about just any pain. They brushed it off and told me that it was nothing and to worry about. They gave me a packet about back stretches and exercises. Fast forward 6 months, I tell my provider of the pain and she schedules me for an xray. The xray findings show that I have 4 degenerating discs ranging from my upper back to my lower back- the exact places I told them about. I now have irreversible spinal damage because a major wanted to churn out patients. My advice: take your time and listen to your patients. read more

This review is specifically for the reopened (Aug 2025) Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Residential Recovery Program (PRRP) located at Tripler Army Medical Center (TAMC). For those considering residential treatment at this program, it may be helpful to be aware of current conditions when making an informed decision. At this time, the program appears to be experiencing staffing challenges, including reliance on staff shared with the acute inpatient unit. These circumstances may contribute to increased stress for both staff and residents, as resources are limited and staff availability can vary. Some policies and levels of supervision may feel more consistent with an acute inpatient setting, which is typically designed for short-term crisis stabilization, rather than a residential program intended to support longer-term treatment and recovery. Residential programs such as PRRP are generally described as trauma-informed. However, some individuals--particularly those with PTSD--may find that increased restrictions or frequent supervision feel activating rather than therapeutic, depending on personal history and needs. Prospective participants may wish to ask questions about current staffing levels, program structure, and daily expectations, or consider whether timing aligns with their treatment goals before committing to admission. read more

They saved my daughter's life when Waianae Coast Comp almost ended it by sending her home. PICU department is TOP NOTCH. The level of care and dedication to saving my daughter's life was beyond anything I could ever explain. They're truly angels here on earth read more

Great experience in person , staff willing to help all with any questions they pose!!!

I gave birth here in 2022, and if Nurse Maddy is still working here in pediatrics, I just want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart. She was the kindest, most compassionate nurse, and I will never forget the care she gave us. read more

Nurses here think they are doctors especially the ones in the emergency room not very busy yet move very slow and carless

Oh my gosh, I shall sing the praises of all the doctors, the nurses, and the overall hospital care. I had hip surgery. My doctor, Dr Sean Kelly was the BEST!! the other doctors who worked on his team were equally as good (Mayolo and McGee). My nurses were all skilled, professional and caring. I had such great care! From the check in, to the pre-surgery room where i met the anesthesiologist. They explained everything! Oh, I also had the great privilege of have a priest pray over me prior to surgery. The food was good too. My gosh, not one single complaint! My Physical Therapist Tammy was so good. My gosh she knew her stuff and helped me advance as I should. THANK YOU Tripler!!!! read more

Just to get something off my chest today I experienced the worst customer service and felt discriminated . Talking about Tripler Army Medical front gate . Not the Military guards who checks the ID's there all cool. I'm talking about where you get your visitors pass. The small office on the right side of the front gate. I believed there run by Federal police and this particular guard was a A** H****. The local Boi came out of me if it wasn't for the gun and the badge I would have tell this guy if he had a problem with me let's go a few rounds !!!. First of all I drive for Uber part time and my Army ID card recently expired . So since I was in the area I decided to renew it. Just to remind all of you I originally got the ID card from the same place . So moving forward got to the parking lot area of the visitor pass office . This guard was standing outside and acknowledged me right away because the MP radio in that I was coming up. I explained to this guard which his name was Patya that I need to update my Uber vendor ID badge . He replied do you have a customer now in my car . I said no he than said you need a passenger in the car in order to get a pass. I advised him that I do not need a 1 day pass I just need a new ID card . He than said do you have the old ID card I said no . This guy still didn't want to assist me I think I bothered him since he was taking a break outside of the building. At this point I was boiling already and I knew he just had a power trip and that he's not going to service me no matter what . I replied I should be in the computer so can't you pull me up. He said NO!. Than this guy said I'll turn you around than you need to come back and get a pass while I have a Uber customer inside of my car . This was so ridiculous and he didn't want to provide me any customers service whatsoever. As a Uber driver I provide a ride share service for Tripler Hospitals patients and customers so if I'm treated that way from their front gate police I would not except any future trips if I get called to go on the base of Tripler Hospital. Thank for reading how mistreated I experienced today . Mahalo's read more

18 November 2020 Tripler Orthopedics and Podiatry (Mountainside) Covid precautions: There is a Service Member at a guard desk asking covid-related questions and ensuring hospital visitors are wearing a mask. Inside, everyone is seen wearing a mask and hand sanitizers are at the desks (I only noticed this at the clinics I passed). If you have to go toTripler Orthopedics and Podiatry clinic, enter through the ER (you will already be on the 3rd floor there so just take the elevator near Radiology to the 4th floor). Once in the elevator, select 4C, *NOT* 4M. When you get off the elevator, take the stairs on your right and proceed down the hallway to the LEFT. Take a right at the end of the hallway and you should run right into the Orthopedics & Podiatry clinic waiting area. After checking in, I was given an information sheet to fill out my medication list and factors surrounding the reason for my visit (medical history). Soon after I was done completing the forms, a nurse called my name and escorted me to the exam room. There, I waited approximately 5 more minutes before the doctor knocked on the door and came in. David R. Peterson, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon came in, introduced himself, and asked a few questions related to my injury. His questions were very pointed to get a better understanding of the onset and duration of my condition and he was very thorough in his evaluation and explanation of my condition based on the MRI results (I completed an MRI a few days earlier). I guess he is new or a "junior" doctor because he said he would consult with the other doctor then return. When he returned to the room, Ian Mullikin, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon was with him. (Both are identified by their labeled lab coat and ID badge). Doctor Mullikin did his own examination then explained my condition in greater detail. He explained my treatment options, gave his recommendations, then gave me the option to select what I wanted to have done at that time. Once I made my decision, they both stepped out to prepare the items they needed for treatment. The return with the items (steroid injection, numbing spray, sani wipes,  et cetera). Both doctors put on new/clean gloves, cleaned the area being treated, and explained the process as they were going through the steps. It was fairly painless and easy but, Doctor Mullikin explained that I will likely feel some discomfort one the numbing agent wears off. That was basically the end of the appointment. He explained that my file was open so if I was having further issues or needed to see him again, I could simply call to schedule an appointment.  Overall, my experience at the clinic was good and if I have to go back again, I would definitely want Doctors Peterson and Mullikin. read more

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I wanted to update my review to say that Tripler still sucks. This time I wasn't making an appointment, I was trying to get ahold of the doctors office, and four times, FOUR, I had to call back because they either directed me to the wrong person, told me twice they were gonna transfer me, and hung up right away, and the last one I got directed to the pharmacy. Sooo, asking for a friend who the hell runs the communications line? Bc it still seems like you guys don't know what you're doing or how to direct calls. How can it be five times of sending me to the wrong department? I'm going to keep saying this, Tripler you guys suck! I don't know how you guys are still running, even the quality of care sucks. I have been getting the run arounds on the phone, like whyyyyy!!!! I pretty much know the music and know what the prompter will say So irritating!!! my client needs his doctor and we can't even get ahold of him because Tripler has such a complex phone system. You guys are pretty much the 007 of all hospitals! Do better. read more

Tripler Army Medical Center - 1 HOUR PHONE CALL, AND THEN I CALLED BACK AND THEY ANSWERED VERY FAST. - Medical Centers Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

If I can give it ZERO stars I would. Tripler as a whole is a TWO star at best. Ah so the RADIOLOGY department. You can NEVER get a hold of anyone. Many service members and beneficiaries have recently been having to drive just to make an appointment or even get in touch with someone. There are not enough staff to keep MRI appointments flowing, most MRI appointments are taken up by emergency. They are backlogged like crazy. You'd think they would advertise to have more people to train for these positions. Get it together or at least answer the phones! read more

I've only visited as a consulting nurse. I'm that capacity staff and care have been wonderful. 3 stars for poor parking, walking in the hot sun up and down the mountain is not a pleasant experience. I don't know how sick or I'll folks and debilitated family members make it. read more

Whether seeking treatment for myself or others, I've always had favorable experiences coming to this DoD medical center. Perhaps I've been blessed but I've never had bad treatment here. What's more, I've always found the staff very professional, caring and competent. Of all the hospitals I've been in, this one is one of the cleanest. I have no qualms about stepping inside and coming down with illness a few days later as has happened to me before in other centers. The layout is rambling but the division into Oceanside (makai) and Mountainside (mauka) helps reduce some confusion. There's a significant amount of support offices here as well as a post office, credit union, food court, florist, gym, and chapel. Daily Mass is celebrated here as are several other Sunday worship services. Not doubting that there are occurrences here of substandard medical treatment but in all the years I've used Tripler, I've only had stellar experiences. Mahalo for reading my review. read more

Dude the ER here is an absolute fucking joke. Definitely recommend anywhere but here, been here 6 hours and still waiting. read more

My husband received excellent medical care at Tripler from the physicians and the nursing staff. Everyone we dealt with, from the ER to admission to 6B1, was professional, attentive, and caring. The physicians were knowledgeable and diligent into obtaining an accurate medical assessment of what was going on with my husband. As a family we appreciate all the tests, consults, and visits from the physicians, especially their knowledge and expertise. The military has always been good to us, they are our family, and we are grateful and appreciative to have them. Thank you, Tripler read more

The reason for 3 stars is NOT because of the Medical Center but, because of the Pharmacy. As long as I can remember ( spouse for 26 years) Tripler have had patients waiting for a long period of time for their new and refill medications. Even through the remodeling - the waiting times are still long. I usually and always ask my doctors to send my Prescriptions to Warrior Ohana but, recently had to go to Tripler for a new prescription. I waited more than 1 hour! And due to Covid- we have to wait parked and in the hot sun. The Enlisted soldiers have to walk back and forth and all around the lot to distribute which we appreciate. I just wish there was an answer to solve this problem. read more

This review is for the VA Soarks Matsunaga clinic that is located on the Mauka side of Tripler. This is where I see my PCP who is an Np in the women's health clinic. I have to say, with all of the horror stories I hear about VA's in the mainland, I am so grateful for our little VA clinic here. Pros: majority of everything needed for healthcare is located in this small health clinic. The place is clean and folks are friendly who work there. They are pretty efficient with check ins, COVID checks etc. They have the cutest hang outs and lessons in the front where you can catch veterans playing ukulele, talking to friends, and sometimes doing arts and crafts. Cons: it's nearly impossible to call the clinic and talk to someone on the phone.. it's way more convenient to just message them on the app or come down to talk to people in person. Parking can be a drag sometimes, so come early. They have this annoying Va wide policy about not bringing anyone under 18 in, which makes it super hard for parents who may need to bring their children to an appointment. Overall I am grateful for my healthcare provided to me at the VA. If you are a veteran, I encourage you to establish care at the VA. read more

This place is awful. We hate going here its is a maze and there is never any parking.

10/06/21 We have many great memories here. All Medical Doctors, Staff and employees are very professionals. I miss going here. read more

Tripler Army Medical Center - 10/06/21 (Tripler Army Hospital) Hooyah!! They even offered my wife a free "Acupuncture" while she was pregnant. - Medical Centers Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Despite the bad reviews, I had a good impression of this hospital and I was pleased with the service. I came here for several days in a row to be present for the birth of a child. The staff was friendly, attentive, and came to check in frequently to ensure everything was going well. We particularly liked the nurses named Pandora and Trisha from the labor and delivery section. Trisha did the counts for the pushes. She was very calm and consistent during the entire birth and I think it helped mom's motivation with the pushing. Many different people came into the room as they all work as a team and keep each other apprised of the status of their patients. New people announced who they were and what their job title was. They also asked for permission for student nurses to be present and assist. The only bad thing about this place is that the phone reception is awful and so is the wifi. read more

This place is pretty bad. You better pack a lunch bc you will be in this pink nightmare castle alllllllllll day long. They ping pong you around in the hospital just to buy time because they are so undermanned its not even funny. Not to mention constantly using trainees to address your concerns, they're supposed to clarify if it's OK WITH YOU before a trainee does any kind of procedure. Not just walk in the room and doc hands him tools to look inside my vagina. Im not a hamster and i sure as hell feel like one when i go here. They also never refer you to another hospital to get the care you need! They will literally have you wait for weeks! They botched my sons circumcision, then denied it was botched, then came clean and said ok thts our bad.... Come to find out today at urology, circumcision revisions are the most common procedure done in tht dept. soooooo why are they allowing what ever doc to mutilate baby penises?! Over and over! Im doing some closer investigation on this! read more

Tripler Army Medical Center - Giant pink nightmare - Medical Centers Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Pros: 1. They are all doing the best they can on an understaffed teaching hospitals budget. Most docs CARE. But they are overworked. Residents work 2x most full time jobs. Those that are terrible are usually NOT military but civilian employees or military doing obligated 4 years in return for free med school--they don't want to be there and some ARE bad because of that. Change to another doc if that happens to you. 2. The ortho and onc departments are very thorough and very good; I've seen both the past year unfortunately for me...except...be sure you know who is a Resident and who is the Attending! Cons: 1. STAY AWAY FROM THE ER. I was mistakenly dosed by a medical student (NOT allowed to give injections IV!) who never looked at my ID bracelet, injected HALDOL IV meant for the outraged drunk screaming obscenities next to me before I could stop him$#@!!! I woke up 1.5 HOURS later drooling on my pillow. I was there for a migraine as I have an Iraq head injury. I still had a migraine; no apologies, nothing. They FAKED it and acted as if all was OK!??? The med student DID NOT CHART THE HALDOL=illegal, could have been a DISASTER. (I'm a surgeon=STAY AWAY) 2. Rumors are TAMC will be privatized; hope NOT as they will hire the cheapest worst docs because they pay LESS than anyplace else=V.A.'s problems in a nutshell. HOPE not! (I made LESS as an LTC MD in the Army than I did as a RESIDENT moonlighting!!! So no one there is getting rich. read more

Hospital/clinics for military and their dependents. Located in the pink building on the top by Salt Lake. It shows up on the gps if you need directions. The hospital is a little confusing to get around, but I am just very forgetful! There are many maps and everyone is always willing to help. There are bathrooms around the whole hospital. There is a lot of parking, but more often than not you'll have to park far away and walk. They do have a shuttle that you can call for them to pick you up. In the mornings parking is worst, prob try to make appointments in the afternoon. Speaking of appointments! They have appointment set up via phone or online (relay health and other ones?). It is quick and pretty easy to make appointments here. Other military medical centers I would have to make an appointment at least 1-2 months in advance. Everyone is so friendly at this hospital, I am surprised that it has such a bad rating!! Every time I look lost (which is almost always), there is always someone who helps me with directions and actually leads me to show where I need to go. For the most part my provider doesn't keep me waiting in the examination room for an hour for family medicine. The wait time is not bad either. The lab doesn't take long and all the lab people are super friendly and knowledgable. For family medicine, they have walk-in vaccine clinic hours. The man that always gives me my vaccines is super nice and friendly! Also, my nurses are always nice and friendly! I really enjoy this hospital. read more

Tripler Army Medical Center - Waiting area in family medicine - Medical Centers Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I gave them the benefit of the doubt.. Their OB department is by far the worst medical care I have ever seen and experience in my whole 10 years of nursing career.. They don't care about you, they won't listen to your concerns and whatever request you tell them will be shutdown and you know what's their excuse? "sorry, were low staff today", "oh we just received an email last week not to do that service anymore" "we can't transfer your care coz your tricare" "we can't give you another stork parking coz it's GOLD for us". If you still have a chance... run.. other doctor offices will still accept you if you are only 21 weeks or less.. and this is coming from me.. i am very patience and i always try to put myself in their position as a nurse and is very respectful to them.. but this is really an eye opener.. whatever you hear about them, it's TRUE! read more

If you can go to an urgent care, do that. The wait times can be hours. We were there for an acute issue (laceration that required stitches) and we watched as everyone went ahead of us. Yes, acutely is low but that should also be balanced with how fast this issue can be treated. read more

If I could give tripler zero stars I would. Went into labor and they sent me away. My contractions were 3 minutes apart and I couldn't talk through them. I was 40w5d. They refused to help me. When I asked the resident when to come back she told me she honestly didn't know because I met all criteria except for that I wasn't 6 cm dilated. Imagine a doctor telling you she doesn't know when to tell you to return while in labor and kicking you out. lol. I have never been in so much pain in my life and they offered my Tylenol. It was a slap in the face for the level of pain I was in. When the resident and nurse stepped out they said, "she's just going to keep coming back." In a very condescending tone. My husband and sister then put me back in the car to drive the 1 hour drive home (doctors were reminded how far away I lived.) I started screaming from the contractions in the car and my husband turned the car around and took me to queens medical center where the staff immediately got my pain under control and proceeded to deliver my baby later on. The staff at tripler made me feel so unwelcome and I'm honestly so happy I didn't deliver there because at that point the trust was already so broken and they made me feel like such a burden. As a healthcare worker myself, it was such a shock to see how the staff treated their patients. I hope that their own nurses grace them with the same courtesy they showed me and I wish nothing more than them to feel the pain that I felt in their own labors. read more

Tripler medical center is the Hospital in Honolulu Hawaii for military service members, their families and veterans. First let me say that overall this place has decent customer service. All the nurses are extremely nice. For the most part everyone is pleasant. Tripler provides many services but this review will focus on surgery I received. Let me say that the day I had my surgery I felt like I was at the free public health hospital. While in my surgery gown they make tons 3 min walk to the surgery area. This is done in the surgery gown. People can see you and you pass by other people. The process which they do to check patients into get surgery is poor. They treat everyone like animals. You get no privacy. They make you put in a hospital gown and wait in the surgery waiting area with everyone that is about to have surgery. No privacy and then after surgery you go into another waiting area with other patients who just finished surgery. You can hear the doctors and nurses talking to patients and you can hear all their conversations. Totally violate all HIPPA laws. My doctor wanted to discuss my medical procedure in the hall way with me while they were rolling me too the crowded after surgery waiting room. I had to ask him to wait until we got there but still no privacy. It's one large room with everyone separated by curtains but it's crowded and tons of patients. It's a holding area and you can hear everyone's medical information. So many HIPPA violations. I shared this with the nurses and they all agreed and said it's unfortunately. I would never get care here if I had a choice but as a Soldier you don't. No privacy so sad. read more

Tripler Army Medical Center - I took this small photo so you can see that there was a patient right next to me less than 2 feet away - Medical Centers Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

My heart feels whole to be able to experience such a beautiful place. GRATEFUL for our men & women in uniform & our amazing veterans!!!

After having Vertigo symptoms daily for over 2yrs. I'm finally going to get answers as to what's causing it or so I thought. I flew in from Guam for a 20 minute appointment at ENT office after waiting 25 minutes in the waiting area and another 15 in the examing room. The doc I was assigned too, was not prepared for the appointment. He kept talking about his jet lag from his flight from Korea and asked how our flight was. I told him about my ear pain, that during landing my ears started bleeding and I my hearing for several hrs. It was obvious he hadn't reviewed my medical records, had no idea why I was there. My husband and I gave him the clif notes on my medical history, the tests that were preformed and the results, the issue's I'm having. And we explained how my team back on Guam ( my provider, ent and Audiologist) all recommended that I get the Rotary chair test done. Which was the reason why I flew from Guam to Hawaii for this specialized test. Needless to say he overruled 3 other providers and didn't do the test that I had a referral for. He said it wasn't necessary just take a prescription mingraine meds. And told me to take Afrin nasal spray for the pressure in my ears (it didn't work). I'm still having Vertigo symptoms, plus now I'm experiencing inner ear pain which I hadn't had before my flight. ICE complaint has been submitted as well. I hope the next patient has a better experience. read more

***My first view of Tripler as I'm driving towards it: Wow what's that giant pink building? That can't be Tripler can it? O.o *** I don't know why but when the military said they were sending me and my daughter here for a medical TDY I thought it was going to be some state of the art facility lol yeah that's not the case. Anyway, get there 2 hours before your appointment because parking is horrendous. Also anticipate waiting at least 30 minutes past appointment time. I really didn't want to give this place 1 star... so.... with that being said, if you have the option to go somewhere else, GO. read more

I am a Veteran and was taken to Tripler AMC Emergency for chest pains I was having while in a VA program. The care I received by the Army Staff was excellent, and the civilian nurses were really kind. The Army nurse who cared for me briefly was the cutest thing I have ever seen in uniform! How the Army at Tripler treats the VA that is attached to them is another matter. The disrespect the Army shows the VA and Veterans, in general, is despicable. For example, the Army transportation mini-bus "Tripler Trolly" refuses to give veterans a ride on base to their appointments. They denied me and another Veteran with major mobility issues (i.e. no legs) from getting on the shuttle and told us to walk. Unbelievable. HAWAII PLEASE GET YOUR OWN INDEPENDENT VA HOSPITAL AWAY FROM DOD PROPERTY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

I am so grateful that I have private medical insurance and so do my children. However, this hospital has the nickname "Crippler" for a reason. Our federal government should be ashamed of the health care they are providing there veterans and service members, it honestly appalls me. There needs to be some time of audit by REAL trained medical professionals for this place. Go in for back pain and they give 3 meds; Benadryl (which is for allergies/allergic reaction) and Reglan (which is for nausea), no of which were symptoms! Unreal, seriously it is! A man waiting in the ER had a spinal tap here earlier in the day and was back at night with a high fever and leaking of the fluid. Also, reference back the news in 2005 about the 1 minute old NEWBORN baby being given CO2 instead of oxygen! http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/2006/Feb/05/ln/FP602050348.html This place is flat out HORRIBLE! Get a side job just for private medical because this is an ABSOLUTE SHAME! This place gets 50 negative stars in my book! read more

Pro: *My birth experience has been overall a wonderful experience! My nurse and midwife were so friendly and helpful throughout labor and delivery and in the mother baby unit. They respected my decision to labor without any drugs and were cheering me on the whole way. The staff made sure I was ready to go home with the proper drugs and support I needed for a new baby. Cons: *My bathroom in the Labor and Delivery room was filthy! My husband said he saw blood in the bathtub. Thank goodness I only used the toilet in that Parking sucks! *I was fortunate to have a stork pass for the last month of my pregnancy but that didn't guarantee parking. *The pharmacy is always busy! Expect to wait 10-15 minutes for your drugs. *You would assume everything is paid for if you have Tricare Prime but if your have this medical and your retired, expect to pay $18 per hospital stay. Overall, I come to this hospital because of the type of medical I have but I would have rather give birth at another hospital if I had a choice. read more

My favorite military hospital. Emergency is the best in the town. You need to wait sometimes for a couple hours but it's okay with a qualified doctors. read more

I personally have only been coming here this year - but with both my parents being veterans, I had been a few times prior. I know its infamous nickname is "crippler" but I can personally say I have not witnessed any reason why this is so. I have met surgeons, internists, family practitioners, physical therapists, you name it. Everyone has been fantastic. This is probably the best military hospital I have been to since Walter Reed. If you are going during the COVID pandemic, take note that there are only 2 entrances: oceanside main entrance and mountainside (plus ER). The pharmacy is currently drive-thru only on the mountainside which has turned out to be quite helpful and efficient. The departments are slowly opening back up for routine care for civilians - for awhile, they were only allowing certain procedures and specialists for active duty to remain mission ready. I can't wait to see the upcoming changes - new commander, new operating system - and hope that its reputation will only get better from here. read more

If you need to go to the ER, and you have sometime to prepare, try to pack as if you are not leaving the hospital until the next day because that is usually the case. Who knows when you will be able to eat or sleep again. and so I bring a pillow and blanket, water, and snacks. This is the only place that takes my insurance and so I've been doing this for a while now. Tripler is so bad to the point that if you keep coming here you will convince yourself that the ER is a fight for survival (even if it's minor). And after awhile it is expected. I have convinced myself that this place is only good for getting you proper medication, other than that, bring things to take care of yourself. They will not take care of you. read more

The mental health department does not care about veterans and constantly sets me up with interns who can't help a veteran like me with a hundred percent disability and diagnosed with P.T.S.D. I have severe insomnia, and their mental health department consistently just has interns, who don't know what they're doing, practice on me instead of giving me a doctor who knows what they're doing. I fought for and defended my country and have nothing to show for it but years of pain, insomnia, depression, no kids, can't find and keep a relationship, and overall no help from a institution that says they care about their veterans in countless commercials and ads that say they do. read more