Health Care

Naval Health Clinic 

The primary source of medical care for Marine Corps Base is the Naval Health Clinic Quantico, located at 3259 Catlin Ave. Phone:  703.784.1725. The mission of the clinic is to provide and coordinate health care and wellness services for active-duty members to maximize readiness. The clinic provides services to all eligible beneficiaries who have enrolled in TRICARE Prime at NHCQ. The clinic does not have emergency medical services available.  Normal operating hours for the clinic are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 8 a.m.-noon on Friday. The clinic is closed on Saturdays, Sundays and all federal holidays.  

Life-threatening injuries and illnesses that require immediate treatment should be evaluated at the nearest emergency room and can be accessed by dialing 911.  Patients enrolled in TRICARE Prime must call 877-TRICARE or 877-874-2273 for authorization for acute out-of-the-area medical care. You may also contact the MHS Nurse Advice Line at 1-800-TRICARE (1-800-874-2273) where support is available 24/7. 

The clinic has the following medical specialists:

• family practice
• primary care
• pediatrics
• sports medicine
• flight surgeon
• internal medicine
• mental health
• optometry
• occupational/preventive medicine
• radiology
• social services
• physical therapy

Visiting physicians from the National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda and other military treatment facilities provide specialty care on a limited basis in cardiology; pediatric urology; endocrinology; ear, nose and throat; hematology/oncology; neurology; OB/GYN, occupational therapy; ophthalmology; dermatology; orthopedics; prenatal care and pulmonary.   All appointments for specialists are by referral only. The clinic has a toll-free phone line at 888-784-1802.

There are two other branch health clinics located on the base. The David R. Ray Branch Health Clinic, located at The Basic School, and John H. Bradley Branch Health Clinic, located at Officer's Candidate School, provide the same services as the main clinic (except specialty) but are reserved for active-duty military personnel only.

Dental Clinic

The main dental clinic is located on the second floor in the south end of the NHCQ. Other clinics on base are located at The Basic School in the David R. Ray Branch Health Clinic and the Marine Corps Air Facility, Building 2100. Military personnel are provided complete dental services, although some specialty care may require referrals to other military or civilian clinics. 

Due to current military dental readiness and health requirements, family members and retirees are not routinely seen. Family members and retirees are encouraged to use their respective TRICARE dental plans for their dental health needs. Individuals with emergency dental problems requiring immediate attention on weekends, holidays or after 3:30 p.m. on normal workdays may receive treatment at Potomac or Mary Washington Hospital's emergency rooms. 

When you move, TRICARE moves with you. No matter where you go in the world, TRICARE is there before, during and when you get to your next duty station.

There are steps you need to take to make sure changes to your TRICARE coverage go smoothly. Understand that when you move, you may have to use a different TRICARE option. Visit TRICARE Moving to learn more.

Before you move, you should take care of any routine medical needs, including immunizations, and fill your prescriptions so you have enough while traveling. If you need care during your move, visit TRICARE Getting Care When Traveling to learn what to do.

Filling prescriptions while traveling

You should refill prescriptions before traveling. But if you run out of a prescription drug while traveling, visit TRICARE Filling Prescriptions When Traveling.

Getting dental care while traveling

Getting dental care while traveling depends on your location and whether you are a service member or family member.

• If you are an active-duty service member within the United States or in U.S. territories, and near a military installation, you may be able to get emergency dental care at the dental treatment facility, or DTF, if available. If not, contact the TRICARE Active Duty Dental Care Program before you see a dentist and tell the contractor about your move. You will need to get an authorization before you see a dentist. The Active Duty Dental Care Program will work with you, so you can get care from a local network dentist.
• If you are an active-duty service member at an overseas location, call the TRICARE overseas regional call center to get authorization before you see a civilian dentist.
• If you are an active-duty family member within the United States, in U.S. territories or at an overseas location, you can find out if any nearby military dental treatment facility treats active-duty family members. If you're enrolled in the TRICARE dental program, call the TRICARE dental program contractor or visit their website to find a provider. You will need to get an authorization before you see the dentist.

With permanent change of station orders, ask for a copy of your medical and dental records from your military treatment facility and the dental treatment facility. Do this at least one month before your PCS date. The MTF should also transfer a copy of your record and any family records to your new duty station or you may be able to hand carry them to your new duty station.

If you want someone else to be able to get medical or dental information on you or your family while you are moving, you need to complete a DD Form 2870, "Authorization for Disclosure of Medical or Dental Information."

For more information on getting copies of medical records, visit TRICARE Request Copies of Medical Records.