New Mexico Cancer Center-Gallup
Oncology/Cancer Care • Gallup, NM
About
New Mexico Cancer Center-Gallup in Gallup, New Mexico offers comprehensive cancer care including medical, surgical, and radiation oncology, as well as pediatric oncology. The center provides chemotherapy, clinical trials, hospice and palliative care, counseling services, and Navajo interpretation to support patients from diagnosis through treatment with state-of-the-art options.
Clinic Type
Oncology/Cancer Care
Address
New Mexico Cancer Center Gallup, Gallup, NM
Phone
505-842-8171
lauraj.mcgough@doh.nm.gov
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Satisfied Patient: 4.6/5 (182 (on one platform))
- Birdeye (for Dr. Sofia Palacio): 5/5 (5)
Patients praise
- compassionate and attentive care from medical staff and providers
- praise for clear explanations of treatment options and test results
- friendly and polite office environment and staff
- appreciation for having specialized cancer care accessible locally in Gallup
Common complaints
- complaints regarding billing practices and collections processes
- reports of poor communication and failure to listen to patient concerns
- concerns regarding diagnostic accuracy and treatment recommendations
- occasional delays in appointment scheduling
"Very disappointed patient would not recommend wouldn’t take the time to listen to me or address any of my concerns, very judgmental ! Please don’t waste your time. Find somebody better."
— Satisfied Patient user review"Dr. Palacio was wonderful. She was kind and warm. She took the time to explain my treatment options and test results in detail, for which I was very grateful."
— Birdeye user review"WORST place I've EVER been! ... One regular office visit cost me $160.00 - WITH insurance!! Just to talk to a doc for 5 minutes! ... they sent the bill to collections!!!"
— Trustburn user reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Gallup Cancer Center (New Mexico Cancer Center-Gallup) — May 15, 2026
- Finding the missing puzzle piece… – Gallup Sun — Jan 16, 2026
- What does breast cancer treatment look like? – Gallup Sun — Oct 24, 2025
- Oncology Navigation Team - New Mexico Cancer Center — Mar 25, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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