About us

Who we are

We are a passionate and committed group of providers raising the standard of care in Gallup and McKinley County.

Gallup and McKinley County represent the New Mexico county with the largest primary care provider deficit according to The U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration. Review our Community Health Needs Assessment to learn more about what’s going on in McKinley County and how we plan to make an impact. We’re here to help!

The Gallup Community Health Board of Directors is comprised of patients and community members of a large variety of backgrounds. 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.

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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. She has received many awards including the 2026 New Mexico Family Physician of the Year.

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Our Medical Staff

Family Medicine: Dr. Marcie Richmond, Dr. Val Wangler, Caitlynn Barney NP, Erica Marquez NP, Shawnadine Becenti NP, Taylor Weeda PA, Dr. Jason Chen, Dr. Christian Mackey, Dr. Adriann Begay, Gwen Sorrell NP, Dr. Jessie Lucey

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

Urology: Dr. Christopher Hoover

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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.