The Gallus Detox Medical & Operations Team

Our Mission Statement:
To deliver unsurpassed care for those in need of alcohol or drug detoxification in a safe, state-of-the-art, compassionate environment. We will constantly adapt to every patient’s need and give them a foundation of hope to improve their lives through positive change.

Our Physicians, Registered Nurses and Addiction Psychologist

At the Gallus drug and alcohol detox center, you’ll find a team of Board Certified Physicians, Registered Nurses, and Medical Care Technicians. They have extensive experience with patients suffering from alcoholism and drug addiction. Working together, the Gallus Team provides a comprehensive approach to drug and alcohol detoxification, accommodating a wide range of needs while focusing on the individual patient. Unlike other “detox” centers operated by “admissions experts” or “withdrawal specialists” with limited or no medical training, Gallus Team members are true medical professionals with backgrounds in critical and intensive care units and emergency rooms.

Key Staff in Prescott, Arizona

Patrick J. Gallus, DO:
Dr. Patrick Gallus is a Board Certified Emergency Medicine Physician. He obtained his B.S. in Health and Physical Education from University of Montana, and his D.O. from the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific. He completed his emergency medicine residency at Texas A&M University, Scott and White Memorial Hospital. Since moving to Prescott Arizona he has developed 2 emergency departments, seeing 72,000 patients a year with a staff of 18 board certified physicians. Dr. Gallus has over 15 years of experience treating drug and alcohol related issues. Currently he is Chief of Staff at Yavapai Regional Medical Center overseeing 270 board certified physicians.

Mark D. Lopez, MD, FACEP:
Dr. Mark Lopez is a Board Certified Emergency Medicine Physician. He obtained his B.S. in Biology and Doctor of Medicine from the University of Arizona. He completed his emergency medicine residency at Texas A&M University, Scott & White Memorial Hospital. Dr. Lopez is a Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians and member of the Arizona College of Emergency Physicians. Dr. Lopez has compiled 13 years of experience treating drug and alcohol related issues. Presently, he is President of Medical Services of Prescott which oversees a medical staff of 25 physicians.

Aaron C. Love, DO:
Dr. Aaron Love is a Board Certified Emergency Medicine Physician. He obtained his B.S. in Biology from the Appalachian State University and his D.O. from the Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his residency in emergency medicine at the Lehigh Valley Muhlenberg Emergency Medicine program. He is a member of the American College of Emergency Physicians, the Emergency Medicine Residents Association, the American College of Osteopathic Emergency Physicians, and the Society of Academic Emergency Medicine. Dr. Love has 10 years of emergency department experience.

Rex Smyly, PsyD:
Dr. Smyly is an Addiction Psychologist and a Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor who has worked in the field of addiction since 1999. He was born in Alabama and grew up in Southern California. Dr. Smyly is part Native American and is sensitive to indigenous cultures. He is fluent in Spanish and is also a history buff. An avid sports fan, Dr. Smyly leads an active lifestyle and relates well to alcoholic and addicted patients. Dr. Smyly is a Certified Forensics Counselor, Certified Criminal Justice Specialist and Certified Domestic Violence Counselor. He oversees intensive outpatient and anger management/domestic violence programs at his private practice and serves as clinical director for Gallus Detox.

Gina Carroll, Facility Director & Registered Nurse:
As Facility Director with a Registered Nurse background, Gina performs her responsibilities with primary focus on patient care, safety, comfort and confidentiality. She has worked in and around the medical field since 1994. Gina has many nursing certifications including Advanced Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (TNCC) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). Prior to joining the Gallus Detox team, she was the Administrator and HR Director at a large private practice in the Prescott, Arizona, area. In addition to her career, Gina is a mother, enjoys live music and, as time allows, likes to travel.

Dave Long, Business & Marketing Director:
Dave Long’s focus at Gallus Detox is on everything financial and marketing. His financial responsibilities include day-to-day cash management and financial reporting along with long range planning and forecasting. His marketing responsibilities are to drive the business, while maintaining a high level of patient care, using all marketing channels including social media, Internet as well as traditional marketing. Dave’s background has been very entrepreneurial, owning several businesses including a small Mergers & Acquisition firm providing clients with advisory and finance services. He is married, has two children and enjoys live music, working out, hiking and travel.

Our Drug Detox and Alcohol Detox Programs

We provide drug detoxification and alcoholism detoxification programs for people of all ages and all walks of life who are struggling with drug addiction or alcohol abuse or both. The Gallus Detox Method is currently available only at the Gallus Detox Center in Prescott, Arizona, but new Gallus Centers are opening soon in Houston and Dallas, Texas.