Carlos Lenis

Balboa Naval Hospital, officially known as Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD), traces its origins to 1917 when it was established to support the growing naval presence during World War I. Located in Balboa Park, San Diego, it rapidly expanded during World War II, becoming a crucial medical facility for treating wounded service members from the Pacific Theater. Over the decades, Balboa has continued to serve as one of the Navy’s largest and most comprehensive medical centers, providing advanced care to military personnel, retirees, and their families. Today, the hospital remains a key pillar of military medicine, renowned for its medical excellence and support to the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps.