The Excel Center of Arlington employs a highly skilled and experienced team of professionals who work closely together in caring for our patients.

Robert D. Bennett, M.D., CGP, FAPA

Dr. Bennett is the Medical Director for the Excel Center of Arlington. Dr. Bennett graduated Magna Cum Laud from The University of Texas at Austin, and graduated Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. Leaving his Texas roots behind for a short time after medical school, Dr. Bennett moved to New York City for a psychiatric residency at St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital with the chief resident distinction in his final year of training. Missing Texas, Dr. Bennett returned to become Chief of Service at Timberlawn Mental Health Systems Women's Unit. He is a psychoanalyst having completed post residency training at The Dallas Psychoanalytic Institute. Since 2000, he has been a Clinical Professor at UT Southwestern Medical School. Dr. Bennett is currently Medical Director at Millwood Psychiatric Hospital and the Excel Center of Arlington.

Gary L. Malone, M.D., P.A.

Dr. Malone is psychiatrist on staff at the Excel Center of Arlington. His specialty is seeing patients with who are challenged by substance abuse. Dr. Malone is a graduate of the University of Texas Medical School in Galveston. He completed his residency at Timberlawn Hospital in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Malone is a graduate of the Dallas Psychoanalytic Institute where he was also appointed to the faculty. He is certified in adult psychoanalysis and is also an Associate Clinical Professor at UT Southwestern. He is also a distinguished fellow of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Malone is a recipient of the Medical Director Award for Outstanding Contribution to Continuing Medical Education. He joined the Medical Staff of Millwood Hospital in 2006.

Christopher C. Riddick MEd., LPC-S

Christopher C. Riddick is the Director of the Excel Center of Arlington. The Excel Center is a comprehensive outpatient mental health clinic that serves adults. His expertise in counseling and strong administrative skills has guided and benefited its expansion, growth, and development. Mr. Riddick’s education and training include a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Texas at El Paso, a M.Ed. in Counseling Education from the University of North Texas, as well as certification in mediation and conflict resolution. He is also licensed by the state of Texas as a Licensed Professional Counselor with supervision privileges. Christopher Riddick is married and has three wonderful children.