I love that Yelp gives people the chance to review even government and military facilities, because Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton truly stands out as an important part of the military community. This hospital is clean, well maintained, and in a convenient location for service members, families, and retirees who rely on it every day. The facility itself feels organized and professional, and you can tell there's a strong sense of teamwork among the staff. The pharmacy, like most pharmacies, can sometimes be hit or miss depending on timing, but the staff are consistently friendly and patient, especially when helping elderly patients or those who need extra guidance. I appreciate how much effort they put into explaining medications and procedures clearly, even when signage and instructions are already posted. The overall customer service throughout the hospital is one of its strongest points staff members are generally respectful, professional, and willing to help. Bathrooms and common areas can occasionally be inconsistent when it comes to supplies like soap or paper products, but overall the hospital does a solid job maintaining cleanliness. This is a dependable military medical facility, and the dedication of the people working here is what makes it stand out. read more

Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton - Hospitals Near Me - Oceanside, California

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I've gone to the naval hospital quite often sadly expecting change every time, plus they make it IMPOSSIBLE to be seen anywhere else, I had gallstones over a year ago maybe 2 now. It was so severely infected i went into the closet hospital the night i had several gallstone attacks and i couldn't be seen i sat there for 10 hours. and no i'm not exaggerating, id been taken to triage and that's it. I left and my husband and i went to the naval because after that attack stopped i had another intense one. The naval hospital sent me home on high grade ibuprofen and wanted to schedule me out by 2 weeks for a surgery, My gallbladder became so heavily infected due to a stone blocking a duct. i proceeded to go into the ER and they finally moved my surgery up! getting there was so difficult I then recently have gone into the er due to a miscarriage. I sat in the ER for 2-3 hours, i understand how i was not seen first, they want to focus on the more severe patients which is understandable. but then again not when i was in the waiting room i overheard a man come in with Hydraulic Fluid in his eyes, he told the lady it had already been in his eyes for about 10-15 minutes. It took him an additional 30-40 to go to triage. and within the rest of my 2-3 hours i sat there i never saw him get seen by a doctor. His eyes were puffy and inflamed. I practically thought abt asking if he needed help from my husband and i with maybe washing his eyes in the sink or somewhere because it was insane that out of all patients he wasn't taken back. As well as a newborn had been brought in for falling and hitting the back of her head. again baby sat there for 2 hours and never got seen. With how many times i've been in the ER i hear so many people around while i'm in my room just talking. no one actually working, and on top of that ive never had a clear diagnosis from this hospital. i've been misdiagnosed damn near every time and 2/3 of the times it was serious, i could and was on my way to becoming sepsis. i've gone to several other locations to get a second and third opinion and the naval has always been wrong. They will push medical coercion on to you, fear mongering, and horrible bed side manners. i've been pushed to do procedures or tests i'm not interested in for months, told horrible things will happen if i do not, and the most disgusting bed side manners DO NOT COME HERE If you value your life or your children's life do not come here. Go anywhere else EDIT: as well as do not confirm your pregnancy here. i've had 2 separate times where i've taken tests morning of going in and after and they're positive doesn't matter the brand, or anything hell i even had ultrasound photos showing an obvious pregnancy and Naval hospital as always said "your test came back negative" while i'm carrying 13 positive tests in a ziploc in my bag from the previous days and that day along with sonograms and i'm yet "not pregnant"? i struggle with losing babies often so this isn't new but i can most definitely tell you i was pregnant the two times they denied i was. As well as they will not refer to your baby as such they refused to with me and only said things like "zygote, embryo" yet he had a name and was a boy. Idc what other people's opinions are as doctors let's have SOME manners and compassion for your patients because it's utterly disgusting how much compassion they don't have read more

Awesome care. Every time I need the ER, they are thorough with their care for me. They ensure every aspect of making sure you are taken care of medically. They have all the tools and medical facilities to ensure your are examined in every way to make certain they find out what is wrong and then provide the right treatment read more

Surprised to see this hospital had a 2.5 rating. It's a beautiful hospital with nice renovations. On the fourth floor there's a literal life sized zen garden to relax. They have a cafeteria that my dad used to take me and my siblings to while active duty. I can't speak to other services but I've been to the ER recently and had a pleasant experience as far as ERs go. It's not as inundated with people as other ERs but the process was smooth. Was there for about 2 hours. All the staff members were friendly and had strong bedside manner. Was able to get meds same day as they have a 24 hour pharmacy afterwards. Just make sure you bring discharge orders. read more

While great care and service once you get in, check in and followup are a nightmare. My father pulled out his catheter so the ambulance brought him in. I was five minutes behind but the check in person was unable to find him in the database refused to take his military ID card and told me that since he was civilian we would recieve a bill for service. I had to get loud to get her to input his military ID and then she mumbled that he was in the system, and told me to have a seat. Jump ahead to monday, the spare urine bag they gave had to be used so I went back to emergency to find out where I could get more. I was clear that I wanted information not a hand out but the woman at the desk refused to look him up, refused to flag the original doctor who installed the catheter and told me my father needs to do a followup with his doctor if he wants a urine bag. I asked again where to get one, she repeated that that was on his doctor to follow up on this. The unwillingness to access the database or flag the physician or even give suggestions where we could get another urine bag added hours to this issue. His doctor is annoyed that they (emergency) sent us across town instead of just giving us a bag to tide us over while giving us type and where we can get more. read more

Although this new hospital is a lot smaller than the one by the lake, they still offer the same degree of good service. I admit the pharmacy can have long wait times but that's usually when the waiting room is jam packed with people. Their radiology department won't answer their phones! I've been placed on hold for 3 hours; I finally got through by contacting Patient Services. Where they do shine, however, is in their various services. I've been fortunate that I've encountered nothing but the most professional, respectful, and friendly staff. Could it be that I'm an older female veteran? I'm friendly and approachable and they might pick up on it. I've been appreciative of their treatment. It's a nice benefit and I'm a grateful veteran. A shout out to the baby-faced Lt. Alexander Miller! A true pleasure meeting you! read more

The service is absolutely awful. I hones wish I could use different words to describe it but ill keep this professional. myself and a friend went to the ER so he could be seen for a serious poison oak rash that became infected and spread to his face and it took the staff 4 hours just to see him. the all the doctor told him is he needs medication so we went over to the pharmacy and when we got there we where informed that the doctor gave the wrong prescription and had to wait over an hour for that to he fixed. terrible on all parts. Do better Navy for the love of god. read more

if you are able to make it to another hospital off base, please do so. i came in for kidney stones (literally thought i was dying) if you know, you know. long story short, i was waiting for 2 hours to be seen and i don't think they would've pulled me back when they did if i hadn't gotten up to leave. i was puking, moaning, groaning, etc. someone else in the waiting room (A PATIENT!) grabbed me a wheelchair. it was horrific. seriously don't go here. if i could give 0 stars i would read more

My only complaint is with records. I got paroled in 2018 after 16yrs and somehow records has my husband's rank assigned to me. I've tried to change it multiple times and they said they have done so. I suppose the upside is I'm being seen in clinic rather than being referred off base. I was terrified of having a surgical procedure but honestly, it was as great of an experience as it could be considering. Everyone was very respectful, caring, and thorough every step of the way. (Shout out to Ortho!) Parking is easy, especially if you enter on the housing side and not from Vandergrift. There's ample DP/DV parking! I consider myself fortunate; between here at the VA San Diego Health Care System, I'm pretty well taken care of. (Unless VA refers me out, that's a nightmare.) read more

Pharmacy sucks big time. Try calling to ask a question at anytime and be prepared to wait almost an hour. It may take calling 3 or more times at that. Needs to work on staffing and efficiency. They're forever slow and behind. read more

Nobody wants to go to the Emergency Room. Unfortunately that was the case for me yesterday. I have had multiple strange symptoms for the last several months but yesterday, feeling so ill with the accumulation of these things, I had no choice but to go to find some answers out. I spent the better part of the day here. I found the staff to be very caring and considerate from start to finish. I was very scared when I went. I saw multiple doctors/neurologist. Everyone took the time to listen and pay attention. I felt nothing but honest concern and a calming presence. I really have no complaints at all. The hospital is clean and pleasant to be in. It seems well run and organized. They seem progressive and have everything state of the art. I think if you have to go to the emergency room (hopefully, you do not) then I think you are in good hands here. The pharmacy ( was quiet when I went) is very nice and the person I dealt with was so caring and answered all my questions. read more

Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton - The pharmacy waiting area-light and bright - Hospitals Near Me - Oceanside, California

Honestly, the doctors you receive are a hit or miss. I'm pregnant and have come to the conclusion that I am not and will not come here for my prenatal visits let alone give birth. But, it is what it is for free healthcare. 80% of the times I've come to Naval, I have not been taken seriously. read more

This pharmacy is totally mismanaged, they replaced the old procedures to get prescriptions with a newer version that is even more confusing. But the result is the still the same you wait forever. The commanding officer of the Naval hospital should be ashamed of how this pharmacy is so inefficient is providing service to both active duty & retired/dependent patients. As I wait here on a Monday afternoon in the pharmacy waiting room going on 2 hours, wish me luck that I can make it home for the MNF football game read more

The lack of care when I was here last time was 0/10 bad experience and I had to get transferred to another hospital from there because they couldn't do anything to help me with my pain and the quality had been going downhill and Rady's is better and has better care than slow Camp Pendleton ER I've been going there forever and this is the one time that I will go out of my way to go to Balboa the office has been nice just not the people who work there like the newbe nurse that put in my IV one time and didn't go nice and slow on me just placed it in all quick and put it in my left arm first and that didn't get any blood out and tried it on my right arm and that got blood out and I still have the bruise from it and this is what it looks like in the picture and I will not come out to their ER ever again 0/10 horrible experience this time and I do like my doctor that's there and also I do not recommend this Go to Balboa they have amazing care and they are really nice and Balboa gets 5 stars This Hospital really gets 0 but I had to post a star read more

Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton - My IV bruise from the hospital - Hospitals Near Me - Oceanside, California

Came here at 830PM 12/15. my husband was running a high fever & developed hives all over his hands and body + a sore throat. We told staff that he tested negative for covid right before coming. We were more worried it was some sort of monkeypox, shingles or HFMD, soemthing contagious... HENCE the reason we came to the EMERGENCY ROOM, and NOT just urgent care. We waited 1 hr in the waiting room for the front desk to call him up & take his vitals. Then another 30 mins for staff to call out his name & 3 others. 3 hours goes by.. Not a single "thank you for waiting.. so sorry for the wait, etc." NO acknowledgement. Meanwhile my husbands fever started to spike, so I walk around trying to get ANYONE's attention. Seemed like only 4 people were working this entire EMERGENCY ROOM. We caught a lady in the hallway asking how much longer do you think it will take (its been 3 hrs waiting) and she said, "if you guys wait in your room, I can ask" So we walk back into the room, my husbands hives are progressing .. still no word - Another HOUR goes by. So my husband goes to the staff and asks again, and the same girl we asked was just sitting there like "oh yeah that's the one" like she didnt even bother to check back in w/ him or anything!!! (4hrs later) Doctor finally comes in around 1:30AM. he says monkey pox would only be present if my husband has been partaking in wild promiscuous activities.." - basically implying you can only get if if you're homosexual. SMH!!! I was extremely in disbelief and disgusted that kind of unprofessional behavior. He basically shrugged it off and sent us home with tylenol. No allergy test or clear diagnosis. Thanks??? For nothing??? This place was horrendous. We left the hospital at 2:30AM!!! You're better off going to a civillian urgent care or praying for your symptoms to clear up on their own. read more

ER experience has never been good here. The front receptionist staff have terrible bedside manner. Normally I wouldn't care, but because I was taking my 4 year old here, i'm pissed. As the short woman at the front took my daughter's vitals she was completely quiet and rude the whole time. My daughter politely thanked her and the lady only gave her a dirty look in return. Please tell me how my four year old has better manners than the Marine at the front desk. Seriously, learn some people skills, you're working in healthcare with sick CHILDREN. Ridiculous. read more

No no no no! If you can go anywhere else do it. The inconsistency and lack of knowledge is astonishing and for being a place where all military, veterans, and dependents go you would think they would care just a little bit more. Save yourself the trouble and get tricare select and go off base read more

Their care is often questionable, however, I came to write this review about the patient relations team. They helped me out of a really frustrating situation today. I am so grateful for their help, truly amazing. read more

Outpatient pharmacy at area 52 is the best I have ever worked with over 50 years. Main hospital is a little suspect..not exactly patient focused. ER is simply terrible. If you can avoid that place, you would be very wise. read more

Great job by Dr. T McCarthy dr. Nicole Weir, and HM3 Hernandez. Very professional, and very knowledgeable. I had a pleasant experience with this navy team of doctors and medic. I have already submitted a comment on ICE I give this review five stars due to my pleasant experience a Camp Pendleton. read more

Literally the worst hospital. I have been seen at Scripps, Palomar, hell even tri city and the wait time has never been as long as it is here. I am a nurse and work in healthcare and it is as if the staff does not even care. After waiting 3 hours without seeing a doctor we left. Horrible patient care. DO BETTER read more

Hello, medical help seekers. If your need is emergency care I know of no other place in CA where you will receive the professional, progressive, and timely attention than at Pendleton or Balboa Naval Hospitals. Of course, the emergency room is triaged. You may have to wait to be seen if others are facing life threatening issues and yours is not as medically urgent. The lab, pharmacy, and clinic services function well.The Navy oncology department is current in its approach and treatments. The intensive care unit is modern and staffed with trained seasoned professionals. If you are admitted to a room, you will experience an excellent level of care. So, yes. If you qualify for care there, go. I highly recommend the Navy medical facilities. They are among the best in the nation. read more

*This review is strictly for Labor and Delivery + the Multi-Service Ward* Labor and Delivery staff - you guys are amazing, hands down. from the moment I walked in with contractions 5 minutes apart, getting checked into a room, receiving my epidural, changing nurses throughout the 24 hour period I was admitted into the deliver room, updated and checked on constantly, to finally getting to deliver my sweet girl... the doctors, nurses, corpsman, and the rest of the general staff made my time in L&D one to remember. They all really made my experience non-stressful, surprisingly relaxing, and made sure myself, my family (the three who accompanied me for the birth and the ones that visited after), and my newborn baby was always taken care of. Seriously, I can't say enough about my experience on this floor - i'm glad it was a good one! So thank you, thank you, THANK YOU! Multi-Service Ward: Wow. Just wow. So, my sweet girl, who's only 4 days old at this point, got jaundice, sadly :( so we were admitted here. we walked up to the front desk and got checked into our room in a timely fashion. All our doctors, nurses, and corpsman have all been males which I think is so neat! They have all been ridiculously helpful, informative, and very nice to my mom, myself, and the little baby. They made sure we were taken care of given that this overnight stay was unexpected. The staff provided us with an extra recliner chair, pillows, blankets, socks, toothbrush, toothpaste, and more. They are working hard to make sure my little girl gets well enough for us to be released asap. I can't thank them enough for being so great! I'm glad to say that as a military spouse and new mother, my experiences with the naval hospital have always been pleasant and nothing to complain about (which I see is very rare here). read more

this is the worst emergency room i've ever been to. expect to wait for hours and the people at the front desk to not know a single thing. i was there for hours and never saw a single person get called back. read more

I don't recommend this hospital or the clinics inside. I've had many unpleasant experiences with Drs. Ane nurses.

Waited 5 hours in the ER for them to tell me nothing is wrong with my CT scan so I can go home. When I asked them if I do indeed have a concussion, they briefly said yes and gave me no instructions on how to treat a concussion. The staff is terrible, the hospital is terrible and no injury is worth it when it comes to this horrific institution. read more

Went for a radiology ultrasound after hours they did not take me till an hour after appointment time.WTF is going on with this place.

Over a year ago I was experiencing these really bad infections and would go to the ER here multiple times. I didn't know how to stop them but the meds they prescribed me seemed to work until I would get another infection. I ended up going there maybe 6 times and the last time I went the nurses and doctor's recognized me and were looking at me like "again???" I didn't want to be there AGAIN but I didn't know what to do so they had some other doctor come in and she was being passive aggressive and condescending towards me and asked me where I work?? I didn't know why that was relevant at all. I couldn't believe that last interaction I had with the doctor there. I get that I was going there a lot but for them to make me feel that way was very upsetting and I'm still upset about it. Ever since then I haven't gone back there to the ER I would just deal with my problem at home :| Also it seems that every single time I go to family medicine to get a depo shot that the person checking me in doesn't know what the heck depo is and asks their coworker in front of me. I was once sent to immunizations for a depo shot??? I was very confused as to why they did that because I go to family medicine specifically for my birth control. This is just a little thing that happens every time. I did have to wait almost an hour to get a shot that took 3 mins to get. I get they were backed up with other patients but I don't think I should've been there that long the whole interaction and shot from the nurse or doctor took 3 mins. read more

While vacationing at Del Mar Beach my spouse came down with Covid. He's 64 with diabetes and really wasn't feeling good at all. 2 years ago he had Covid and was sick for 3 months. The Naval Hospital ER had his vitals, labs, physical exam done within an hour which is excellent for an ED. His antiviral meds along with other meds were delivered to him in the ED and we were all taken care of in 90 min. Every single person was kind, polite, respectful and professional appearing. They worked together like a team and everyone had pride in how they do their jobs. They treated my husband and myself so kindly! After 3 doses of the Paxlovid, he's feeling much better and avoiding any complications with his medical issues. I'm so relieved!! Our visit was on 7/30. Thank you Naval Hospital!! read more

This is a comment about the reserved parking spaces for the new Commanding Officer, her guest, along with several of the officers at the hospital. On the second floor of the parking building, parking spaces for disabled parking spaces are located along the wall. If you park at the last parking space for the disabled it is quite a walk to the elevator. Because of the nature of the hospital, the disabled parking spaces are typically filled most of the time. So, it is possible for those disabled patients who come to the hospital would have to traverse a significant distance within the parking building. Then, these disabled patients realize that there are parking spaces right near the elevator which are clearly marked that they are for the Commanding Officer and other command representatives. The space closest to the elevator is marked as "CO's Guest" and usually this space is open. These parking spaces used to be for Fuel Efficient Vehicles; however, since the arrival of the new Commanding Officer, it seems that these spaces have been reassigned. As a patient of this facility, it makes me wonder if the Commanding Officer positions herself above those patients who comes to this military treatment facility for the care that they need. With my knowledge, Navy Medicine serves those who serve the country, therefore it is not the place for the top of the command to place themselves above their patients. It is sad to see the new Commanding Officer securing her own space before improving service to the patrons of the facility. Additionally, the comment box that used to be by the hospital entrance/exit has been removed and anyone who has comment must use the form that requires them to provide his/her (spouse's) rank and SS# and hand it to the person in the office; personal information. Because of the nature of the military rank system, I feel that anyone whose rank is not high enough might not be able to voice their true opinion. read more

I don't know what's going on lately in family practice but it is a hot mess there. My first appointment was for my daughter it was at 235 and my name didn't get called at all. Then some guy told me that they can't find my doctor anywhere and left. Still waiting.. the MA finally grabs me to do my daughters vitals. The fact that they had me waiting that long and couldn't find the doctor is ridiculous. My second appointment was at 255. I was waiting in the room for an HOUR for the doctor and still no one comes to check on me or give me any updates on where the doctor is. So I left because it was almost 4 and that's when they close. The medical assistants and corpsmen are extremely rude and unprofessional. The Laboratory department is horrible. All the staff look so grumpy all the time and are rude for no reason. You tell them what you are there for and they look at you like you are dumb. They made me get a ticket for something that takes 30 seconds and I was told by a nurse on the phone that I didn't need to grab one. So I got a ticket and no joke 5 seconds later they call my number. The only reason why I gave this review 2 stars is because I give one star to Doctor Dubuc. She is no longer there but she was the best doctor I have ever had. She was always on time and sometimes early. She would make sure the MA and corpsmen we're doing their job. And she remembers little things about you from like months ago. She really cares about her patients which is amazing and very hard to find with military doctors. Family Practice needs to get there stuff together. And laboratory needs to lighten up and not be grumps. read more

The lady upfront was rude when I asked her simple questions. I had to deal with her attitude and impoliteness during the interaction.

This is for the labor and delivery ward, the staff team was by far the best, I felt safe and comfortable when I went into labor with my daughter and it was a smooth process the entire time. The nurses were super helpful and extremely supportive during my labor. They did wonders taking care of not only myself and my daughter but they also help out with my two family members that I had present (mom and husband) read more

literally the shitty hospital ive ever been to in my life. i suggest balboa or anywhere else but here! They will make you wait for HOURS and HOURS and MORE HOURS for shitty care. if i could give negative stars i would f this place! read more

Currently In the ER for my husband complaining of chest pains. We got here at 4:30Pm & it's now 9:01 pm. We're STILL in the waiting room. They sent us back for an EKG & X-RAY & right back to the waiting room we went. Feel like it's going to take a damn heart attack for them to give a damn. read more

Definitely the rudest staff you will find in any hospital. They will not help you try to solve whatever problem you are having even though its their job . They need help . read more

Dear Marie Strohl, Perhaps you need to take some classes on sympathy and not be so angry while treating your patients. You are so aggressive and mean it's absolutely disgusting that you are employed here. Shame on you for being so rude and ignorant while "treating" people. read more

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