Who we are
We are a passionate and committed group of providers raising the standard of care in Gallup and McKinley County.
The Steering Committee is comprised of three local physicians and a long-time healthcare programs development leader. Dr. Valory Wangler serves as founding Executive Director for Gallup Community Health, bringing over a decade of healthcare leadership experience to the organization. Dr. Wangler has a strong following of patients and a reputation that continues to attract talented and dedicated staff, both clinical and administrative.
If you are interested in learning opportunities at Gallup Community Health, please visit our GCH Learners page for more information. If you are interested in employment opportunities, please stop by the clinic and fill out an application.
Profile: Dr. Valory Wangler
Val Wangler, MD, is a Family Physician and the Executive Director of Gallup Community Health. Living and working in McKinley County (Zuni and Gallup) since 2010, Dr. Wangler considers Gallup home and is committed to improving the health of our community. She provides primary care to patients of all ages and was recently named Physician of the Year by the New Mexico Society for Hospital Medicine 2021. She previously served as Chief Medical Officer at RMCHCS during the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic and founded the Family Medicine residency program there. Dr. Wangler currently serves as Regional Associate Dean for the Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Our Medical Staff
Family Medicine: Dr. Marcie Richmond, Dr. Val Wangler, Caitlynn Barney NP, Erica Marquez NP, Shawnadine Becenti NP, Taylor Ten Pas PA, Dr. Jason Chen
Internal Medicine: Dr. Gerry Robertson
Pediatrics: Dr. Mary Poel, Dr. Deborah McGrew, Toni Hernandez CPNP
Obstetrics and Gynecology: Dr. Hannah Palm, Dr. Connie Liu
Dentistry: Dr. Adrian Sandoval
AT GALLUP COMMUNITY HEALTH WE PROMISE TO:
- Serve all patients regardless of their inability to pay.
- Offer discounted fees for those who qualify, including a Sliding Fee Discount Program. For more information about this, please contact us.
- Not deny services based on a person’s: Race, Disability, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, National Origin, Age
Mission
Gallup Community Health’s mission is to provide excellent and accessible medical care to our community, regardless of ability to pay.
Vision
We envision a community where each member achieves their optimal potential wellness.
Beliefs
Healthcare is a fundamental human right. Health equity is a must. Our community is not healthy as long as any group is left behind.