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About Med X

Compassionate care, without judgment

Med X provides outpatient and customizable detoxification in a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment. We believe recovery begins the moment someone feels respected, heard, and genuinely cared for.

Our mission

Recovery that respects the whole person

We offer medically supervised outpatient detox in Scottsdale that promotes initial recovery and lasting sobriety — delivered with privacy, dignity, and warmth at every step.

For people facing drug and alcohol dependence, the hardest step is often the first one. Our job is to make that step feel safe, simple, and free of shame — so healing can actually begin.

The Med X Scottsdale team
What we stand for

The values behind every visit

Confidentiality

We specialize in anonymity. Your story stays yours — protected, private, and respected always.

Compassion

No judgment, ever. We meet every patient with empathy, patience, and genuine human warmth.

Clinical excellence

Physician-led, evidence-based detox so you get safe, effective care you can trust.

Dr. Steven Locnikar
Medical leadership

Dr. Steven Locnikar

Addiction Medicine Specialist

Dr. Locnikar leads Med X with a deep commitment to treating addiction as a medical condition — never a moral failing.

He and the Med X team build customized detox plans that prioritize safety, comfort, and the long-term wellbeing of every patient who walks through the door — or joins by telemedicine.

1:1

Personalized care

100%

Confidential

AZ

Licensed physician

The people of Med X

A team that truly cares

From your first phone call to your follow-up visit, you're supported by people dedicated to your recovery.

Dr. Steven Locnikar

Dr. Steven Locnikar

Addiction Medicine

Dr. Dale Ratcliffe

Dr. Dale Ratcliffe

Physician

Kyra

Kyra

Patient Care

Lauren

Lauren

Patient Care

Hailey

Hailey

Care Coordinator

Reese

Reese

Front Office

Savannah

Savannah

Registered Nurse

Join our team

We're always looking for compassionate people.

Get in touch

Let's take the first step together

A confidential, judgment-free conversation is all it takes to begin.