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 will serve as founding Executive Director for Gallup Community Health, bringing a decade of healthcare leadership experience to the organization. Dr. Wangler has a strong following of patients and a reputation that will attract talented and dedicated staff, both clinical and administrative.
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.
Profile: Dr. Christopher Hoover
Chris Hoover, MD, is a Board-Certified Urologist. He has lived in Gallup, NM since 2017, where he practices Urology and raises his two girls. He completed his residency training at Boston University Medical Center and went on to complete a fellowship in Voiding Dysfunction and Laser Prostate Surgery. He is the only Urologist in the region performing HoLEP (holmium laser enucleation of the prostate) surgery. He is an expert in surgical and medical management common Urologic conditions for both men and women, including:
-BPH (enlarged prostate)
-prostate cancer (including PSA screening, prostate biopsy)
-urinary incontinence
-sexual health (erectile dysfunction/ED, vasectomy)
-kidney stones
Dr. Hoover supports Gallup Community Health as the IT Director.
Our Medical Staff
Family Medicine: Dr. Neil Jackson, Dr. Marcie Richmond, Alex Cotter PA, Michelle DeArmond NP, Dr. Val Wangler
Internal Medicine: Dr. Gerry Robertson
Pediatrics: Dr. Mary Poel
Obstetrics and Gynecology: Dr. Hannah Palm, Dr. Andrea Walker
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.
