Mare Island Naval Hospital

Thomas L. Snyder, M.D. is a retired urological surgeon and Navy Reserve medical officer. He lives in Vallejo, California.

Thomas L. Snyder, M.D.
Format: softcover (6 x 9)
Pages:
Bibliographic Info: ca. 25 photos, notes, bibliography, index
Copyright Date: 2025
pISBN: 978-1-4766-9738-3
eISBN: 978-1-4766-5526-0
Imprint: McFarland

• “The story of Navy Medicine is incomplete without mention of Naval Hospital Mare Island, the Navy’s first West Coast hospital. In his groundbreaking book Dr. Snyder meticulously chronicles Mare Island’s remarkable journey from the age of sail through the dawn of modern medicine. This definitive account not only fills in important narrative gaps in our Navy’s history, but also sheds light on the fascinating evolution of military healthcare. A must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Navy, Navy Medicine, or California.”—André B. Sobocinski, historian, Navy Medical Department

• “Dr. Thomas L. Snyder’s Mare Island Naval Hospital: A History, 1864–1957 is a masterful and comprehensive exploration of the history of the Navy’s first hospital on the West Coast. This meticulously researched work, spanning centuries of medical and naval history, offers an insightful and engaging narrative that highlights the intrepidity, creativity, and resourcefulness of those who served. Dr. Snyder’s dedication to his subject and his ability to weave personal anecdotes with historical facts make this book a compelling read for historians, medical professionals, and anyone interested in maritime medicine. This is a significant contribution to the field and a fitting tribute to the legacy of Mare Island’s naval hospital.”—Tami Hendriksz, D.O., FACOP, FAAP, Interim Chief Academic Officer, Touro University California, Dean & CAO, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Professor of Pediatrics