Neurologist – U.S. Navy
U.S. Navy · San Diego, CA
Posted June 21, 2026
Naval Medical Center San Diego · 34800 Bob Wilson Drive, San Diego, CA, US, 92134
Total Annual Compensation: $216,055 – $293,090
Advance your neurology career by joining the U.S. Navy as a Neurologist, where you’ll deliver world-class neurological care to service members and their families in a mission-driven environment—while enjoying unmatched professional growth, benefits, and purpose.
Position Highlights
- $400,000 Accession Bonus
- $48,000 Specialty Incentive Pay
- $8,000 Board Certification Pay
- CME Allowance
- Exceptional Benefits – including military retirement, 30 days PTO, comprehensive health coverage, and more
- Paid Parental Leave – 12 weeks of paid maternity leave (plus convalescent leave if needed)
- Quality of Life – Work in a mission-focused, non-production environment
- Housing Benefits – Stipend or free on-base housing
- Forever GI Bill – Up to 36 months of full tuition coverage, housing allowance, and $1,000 annual book stipend for you or your dependents
- No Billing Hassles – Your patient’s care is fully covered — no dealing with insurance or reimbursement
Responsibilities
Diagnose and treat a full spectrum of neurological conditions impacting the brain, spinal cord, and nervous system. Manage acute and chronic disorders including seizures, strokes, traumatic brain injuries, and neurodegenerative diseases. Provide preventive strategies, deliver specialized care, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize the health and readiness of service members across hospital, outpatient, and operational settings.
Potential Practice Locations
- San Diego, California
- Jacksonville, Florida
- Portsmouth, Virginia
- …and more.
Minimum Qualifications
- MD or DO from an accredited medical school (or ECFMG Certified)
- Completion of an ACGME accredited Neurology residency or in Final Year
- Board Certified in Neurology or In Final Year of Residency
- U.S. Citizenship
- Between ages 21–57 (Federal Law: Title 10 U.S. Code section 531 and 532)
- You’ll serve those who serve, with unmatched support, purpose, and professional growth.
Employer
U.S. Navy
Becoming a doctor is one of the most challenging paths you can choose for yourself. You have to want it, and to know why you want it: to help people, to heal sickness and cure disease, to solve medical mysteries and make scientific discoveries. The reasons for becoming a doctor are noble, but there are plenty of distractions once you hit the real world.
Running your own office means watching insurance reimbursement rates dwindle while exorbitant malpractice insurance premiums skyrocket, all while dealing with healthcare industry red tape and staffing. But as a Navy Physician, all those nuisances are handled for you—from cutting through the red tape to covering the expenses—so you can focus on what really matters: treating the Sailors and Marines who keep our country safe and the families who support them.
Navy Physicians also:
- Earn excellent compensation in an established, thriving practice
- Experience manageable patient ratios for high-quality, one-on-one care
- Receive hands-on experience and Navy-funded advanced training
- Enjoy a flexible schedule that leaves more time for family and personal pursuits
Officers in the Navy Medical Corps are afforded the opportunity to attend the medical school of their choice and graduate debt-free through our scholarship and loan repayment programs. From a sign-on bonus of up to $800,000, and up to 100% tuition coverage, to a generous housing allowance, the education opportunities and financial rewards stack high for those pursuing a career as a Navy Physician. When you choose to invest your skills in the Navy, we invest in your future.