About Dr. Paul B. Gravel
Dr. Paul B. Gravel is an Internal Medicine physician and hospitalist practicing in Kerrville, Texas. His work is primarily hospital-based, caring for adults who have been admitted because of acute illness, complications of chronic disease, or medical conditions requiring close observation and treatment.
He is associated with Peterson Regional Medical Center, where current hospital records identify him as a hospitalist. His professional background also includes hospital-medicine leadership and participation in committees related to antibiotic stewardship, pharmacy and therapeutics, and stroke care.
Dr. Gravel graduated from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio in 2008 and subsequently completed Internal Medicine residency training there.
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Focus Areas
- Hospital-based Internal Medicine
- Acute adult illnesses
- Serious infections
- Sepsis
- Pneumonia
- Acute kidney problems
- Diabetes complications
- Cardiovascular conditions
- Electrolyte abnormalities
- Dehydration
- Medication management
- Stroke-related medical care
- Coordination with specialists
- Hospital discharge planning
Sepsis is a serious complication that can occur when the body’s response to infection begins damaging its own tissues and organs. The CDC information on sepsis explains common warning signs and why rapid treatment is important.
Patients admitted with sudden changes in kidney function may also need careful fluid, medication, and laboratory monitoring. The NIDDK information about acute kidney injury explains common causes and treatment considerations.
Hospital Medicine and Patient Care Approach
Hospitalists specialize in managing patients during a hospital admission. They commonly become involved after an emergency department evaluation and may continue coordinating care until the patient is ready for discharge or transfer.
Dr. Gravel’s Internal Medicine training supports care for adults with several medical problems occurring together. A patient admitted with pneumonia, for example, may also have diabetes, kidney disease, high blood pressure, or heart disease that affects treatment decisions.
Evaluation can involve laboratory testing, imaging, ECG monitoring, medication review, and frequent reassessment as symptoms change.
When another specialty is needed, the hospitalist helps coordinate care with cardiology, pulmonology, nephrology, surgery, infectious disease, or other clinical teams.
Education and Credentials
Dr. Gravel earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Long School of Medicine in 2008.
He completed his Internal Medicine residency at UT Health San Antonio from 2008 to 2011 and is certified in Internal Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
His National Provider Identifier is 1689834319, and current 2026 provider data lists Texas medical license P8134.
Hospital Information
Dr. Gravel currently practices at Peterson Regional Medical Center, 551 Hill Country Drive, Kerrville, Texas 78028. Current Medicare-derived records also associate him with Methodist Hospital.
Because his practice is primarily hospital-based, patients should confirm outpatient appointment availability, referral arrangements, and current clinical services directly with the relevant medical organization.
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