Neurology Department - Naval Medical Center Portsmouth
Neurology • Portsmouth, RI • Since 1830
About
Neurology Department at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP), Portsmouth, VA - NMCP is a U.S. Navy medical center in Portsmouth, Virginia, and the oldest continuously operating hospital in the Navy medical system. - The facility employs about 229 staff and serves as a major military medical hub under Tricare. - Key leadership related to NMCP’s departments includes department heads and program directors, with the Neurology-related roles not specifically listed in the provided highlights. Notes: - The provided material lists NMCP’s overall structure and several executive roles, but does not specify details about a dedicated Neurology Department (e.g., department chair, neurology residency, or neurology services).
Clinic Type
Neurology
Address
Charette Health Care Center Building 2, 2nd Floor, 2E Next to the gift shop
Phone
-211 (likely DSN/phone extension)
usn.hampton-roads.nmrtc-portsmouth-va.mbx.nmcp-refractive-surg-c@health.mil
Opening Hours
Monday–Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What are the Neurology Clinic hours?
Monday–Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where is the Neurology Clinic located?
Charette Health Care Center Building 2, 2nd Floor, 2E Next to the gift shop
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- WebMD Care (for Dr. Richard Ellis): 4.5/5 (based on 24 ratings) (24 ratings)
- WebMD Care (for Dr. Edwin Landaker): 4.0/5 (based on 9 ratings) (9 ratings)
- WebMD Care (for Dr. William Highlander): 4.0/5 (based on 7 ratings) (7 ratings)
- Vitals (for Dr. Richard Ellis): 3.9/5 (based on 22 ratings) (22 ratings)
- Vitals (for Dr. William Highlander): 3.7/5
Patients praise
- Many providers are rated favorably for their expertise, kindness, and devotion to care
- Reports of professional and prompt service from some providers
- Positive feedback regarding staff responsiveness and efforts to meet patient needs
- Some patients highlight providers' ability to solve complex health problems where others could not
Common complaints
- Reports of long wait times for appointments and in the emergency room
- Occasional complaints regarding patient-provider communication or charting discrepancies
- Isolated reports of poor facility cleanliness
- Instances of medical negligence resulting in legal settlements
"I have been determined to only see Dr. Edmonson because of not only her knowledge but her kindness, devotion, and genuine care I received during every visit."
— WebMD Care (Review for Dr. Supakunya Edmonson)"Great prompt response from professional providers. Excellent wait time for Neurology appt. A large Roach Roaches in the waiting area."
— Yelp"He is also a Neurologist...excellent for solving health problems other doctors couldn't. You may have a long wait sometimes to be seen but it was worth the wait."
— Vitals (Review for Dr. William Highlander)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- NMCP Enhances Warfighter Readiness with Innovative Virtual Physical Therapy > Naval Medical Center Portsmouth > Articles — Mar 13, 2026
- NMCP Graduates Second HMRP Class, Strengthening Medical Readiness — Jun 17, 2026
- Nancy Morewitz | Old Dominion University — Nov 27, 2025
- Sentara helps launch new neurology residency program in Hampton Roads | Old Dominion University — Oct 30, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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