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Dr. Ericka Campos Gullion, MD

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Specializes in: Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine) and Hospital Medicine (Hospitalist)

University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine (2010)

Professional interests include: stroke, kidney failure, hypertension (high blood pressure), and more.

19500 Interstate Highway 10 West Building 1
San Antonio, TX 78257

(210) 258-4625

Dr. Ericka Campos Gullion, MD is an internist in San Antonio, TX specializing in internal medicine (adult medicine) and hospital medicine (hospitalist). She graduated from University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine in 2010 and has 14 years of experience. Dr. Ericka Campos Gullion, MD is affiliated with Baptist Health System, Baptist Hospital and WELLMED NETWORKS, INC.

Office Locations

Address:

19500 Interstate Highway 10 West Building 1
San Antonio, TX 78257

Address:

8811 Village Drive
San Antonio, TX 78217

Some issues Dr. Ericka Campos Gullion, MD can help you with:

Asthma

Asthma is a chronic lung disease where the tissue and airways of the lungs become extremely sensitive to certain substances. When these substances are breathed in, the lungs become inflamed. The muscles around the airways tighten and squeeze the lungs, and passages within the lungs swell and tighten. The airways themselves produce mucus, which further clogs the tightened, swollen airways. A person having an asthma attack finds it very difficult to breathe, and a severe attack can even be fatal.

Asthma affects people of all ages, but people with asthma are most often diagnosed as children. Symptoms can include wheezing, a tight feeling in the chest, shortness of breath, and coughing. Some people have mild symptoms all the time, and some people have no symptoms at all, but everyone with asthma is susceptible to occasional severe attacks or flare-ups of symptoms when they are exposed to triggers. Triggers vary widely but can include:

Allergens (dust mites, pet fur, mold, pollen, grass)
Irritants (smoke, pollution, dust, chemicals)
Viral infections
Physical activity, especially outdoors
Certain medications or chemicals in foods (aspirin, sulfites)

Treatment for most asthma patients involves three steps. Patients learn what their asthma triggers are and avoid them. They take a daily control medication, usually an inhaled corticosteroid, to reduce inflammation in the lungs. Also, they have rescue medication with them at all times to take in case of a severe attack. These quick-acting inhaled medications relax the muscles around the airways and allow the lungs to open up for air.

There is no cure for asthma, but with treatment it should not interfere with daily life and activities.

Stroke

A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when a blood vessel supplying oxygen and nutrients to the brain is ruptured or blocked. The brain cannot function without a steady supply of oxygen and nutrients, so when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, even for a brief moment, brain cells begin to die. When a sufficient number of brain cells die, the brain itself can no longer function, meaning that strokes are very dangerous. Strokes can result in impaired movement, speech, cognitive ability, the impairment of important physical functions, and even death.

Anyone can have a stroke, regardless of age and health. Strokes are known to happen at random. However, certain conditions and behaviors can increase one's risk of stroke over time.

Risk factors for stroke include:

Heart disease
Older age
Smoking
Diabetes
High blood pressure
High blood cholesterol and lipids

There are two main types of stroke: ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke. Ischemic stroke occurs more commonly and is when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked. Blockages are caused by blood clots and built-up plaque (deposits of fat and cholesterol), which leads to atherosclerosis, a condition where the blood vessels narrow and harden. The resultant restricted blood flow may lead to an ischemic stroke by blocking essential oxygen to the brain, causing the heart to exert more effort to pump blood.

Hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in or around the brain ruptures. The burst vessel leaks blood into surrounding brain tissue, causing irreparable brain damage.

Hemorrhagic strokes are less common and may occur from head injuries, brain aneurysms, brain tumors, and bleeding disorders, amongst other conditions.

Both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes require immediate medical treatment. Medical intervention can prevent severe and life-threatening brain damage. Signs of stroke include:

-Disorientation or confusion

-Difficulty speaking

-Difficulty walking

-Impaired vision

-Weakness in the face, legs, or arms

-Severe headaches

When someone suspected of having a stroke reaches the hospital, the patient will usually receive a CT or other scan that provides an image of the brain. The scan results can reveal clotted or leaking blood in the brain. Physical exams, neurological exams, and blood tests may also be used to check for blood clotting and sugar. Treatment begins generally immediately if a stroke is detected.

Medical treatment for ischemic strokes includes a thrombolytic medicine which breaks up and disperses blood clots. This medicine can greatly improve stroke recovery and long-term health. However, the thrombolytic medicine must be administered as soon as possible to achieve these results. Other treatments for ischemic strokes are blood thinners and thrombectomy, a surgical procedure to remove a blood clot in the brain. Thrombectomy is performed by inserting a catheter (thin needle) into the artery to reach the blood clot and mechanically remove it. With the clot removed, normal blood flow to the brain resumes. Thrombectomy is typically performed at most six hours after a patient shows signs of a stroke.

Hemorrhagic strokes are treated with blood-saving medication and surgery. For a hemorrhagic stroke caused by the rupture of an aneurysm (blood vessel bulges), surgery to stem the bleeding aneurysm and vessel may be used. One surgical technique is stent-assisted coiling, which adds a stent (small wire-meshed tube) into the blood vessel to block the leaking opening of the aneurysm. A non-surgical procedure is endovascular coiling, where a catheter (thin, hollow needle) places a platinum wire coil at the spot of the aneurysm. The coil blocks bleeding and prevents the aneurysm from continuing to leak blood. These procedures are usually combined with blood-thickening medications. Blood transfusions may be administered if substantial blood loss has occurred.

Since stroke patients may have lost some essential functions while the blood flow to their brains was obstructed, both ischemic stroke and hemorrhage stroke patients may receive post-stroke rehabilitation to rebuild their physical and mental abilities. Some restorative treatments include occupational, physical, and speech therapy. Patients may also receive care from neurologists, who can assist patients in recovering certain brain functions and cognitive abilities, and rehabilitation psychologists, who may help patients with their emotional, behavioral, and cognitive recovery. Some stroke patients require lengthy rehabilitation and may never fully regain function, while others may recover more quickly. While the fastest recovery improvements are usually seen in the first three or four months, stroke rehabilitation can last for years.

If someone begins to show signs of stroke, contact emergency services and call 9-1-1 immediately since blood flow must be restored as soon as possible to help avoid significant brain damage. If an ambulance takes the person to the hospital, paramedics can initiate stroke treatment as soon as the patient enters the ambulance, allowing for more prompt medical intervention and care.

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“Dr. Ericka Gullion, from left, gets the COVID-19 vaccine from Ruben Saenz, a registered nurse and trauma program manager, while Dr. Marlene Sanchez gets the vaccine from Denise Covell, a registered...”—"Six new coronavirus deaths in San Antonio after four-day hiatus", San Antonio Express-News, March 2021

“Dr. Ericka Gullion, from left, gets the COVID-19 vaccine from Ruben Saenz, RN and trauma program manager, while Dr. Marlene Sanchez gets the vaccine from Denise Covell, RN and infection...”—"S.A. asks: Where is my shot? Here are some answers", San Antonio Express-News, January 2021

hospital care	275
inpatient care	240
outpatient care	36

**Gender**
Male	44
Female	77

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	71
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	31
From 75 to 84	33
85 and over	18
Less than 65	39

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	33
Dementia	21
Cancer	13

hospital care	605
inpatient care	481
outpatient care	125

**Gender**
Male	112
Female	161

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	162
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	70
From 75 to 84	68
85 and over	42
Less than 65	93

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	63
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	46
Dementia	30
Cancer	15

hospital care	804
inpatient care	662
outpatient care	143

**Gender**
Male	270
Female	384

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	380
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	190
From 75 to 84	160
85 and over	128
Less than 65	176

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	67
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	42
Dementia	31
Cancer	15

hospital care	638
inpatient care	488
outpatient care	134

**Gender**
Male	124
Female	162

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	158
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	83
From 75 to 84	68
85 and over	48
Less than 65	87

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	66
Asthma	35
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	48
Dementia	31
Cancer	14

hospital care	417
inpatient care	317
outpatient care	78

**Gender**
Male	84
Female	132

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	121
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	66
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	23
Less than 65	86

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	47
Chronic Kidney Disease	69
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	48
Dementia	25
Cancer	15

hospital care	493
inpatient care	362
outpatient care	102

**Gender**
Male	123
Female	167

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	167
Black	112
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	78
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	48
Less than 65	94

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	48
Chronic Kidney Disease	64
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	56
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	48
Dementia	36
Cancer	13

hospital care	631
inpatient care	601
outpatient care	31

**Gender**
Male	149
Female	174

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	177
Black	66
Hispanic	63
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	96
From 75 to 84	86
85 and over	52
Less than 65	89

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	20
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	51
Chronic Kidney Disease	69
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	55
Dementia	33
Cancer	12

hospital care	506
inpatient care	489
outpatient care	18

**Gender**
Male	109
Female	124

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	145
Black	0
Hispanic	57
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	74
From 75 to 84	79
85 and over	38
Less than 65	42

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	65
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	52
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	57
Dementia	36
Cancer	13

hospital care	1421
inpatient care	1398
outpatient care	24

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ericka Campos Gullion, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ericka Campos Gullion, MD treated as an internist in San Antonio, TX were hospital care, inpatient care and outpatient care.

hospital care	644
inpatient care	559
outpatient care	76

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ericka Campos Gullion, MD.

**Gender**
Male	101
Female	138

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	17
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	138
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	12
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	60
85 and over	39
Less than 65	70
65 to 74	68

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ericka Campos Gullion, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ericka Campos Gullion, MD treated were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	14
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	37
Atrial Fibrillation	16
Cancer	11
Dementia	24

Education & Training

Dr. Ericka Campos Gullion, MD graduated from University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine in 2010. She completed residency at Baptist Health System. She has a state license in Alabama.

Medical School: University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine (2010)

Residency: Baptist Health System

Licensed In: Alabama

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Ericka Campos Gullion, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Baptist Health System

Baptist Hospital

WELLMED NETWORKS, INC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Ericka Campos Gullion, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$587 XARELTO $587
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC	$165 Relistor $125	XIFAXAN $40
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$102 LOKELMA $84	$19
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)	$100 LifeVest $100
Pfizer Inc.	$40 VYNDAQEL $26	NURTEC ODT $14
Other	$13 ELIQUIS $13

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,006

Biography

Dr. Ericka Gullion is a hospital medicine (hospitalist) specialist in San Antonio, TX. Her clinical interests include diabetes, arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats), and hypertension (high blood pressure). She attended medical school at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine. Dr. Gullion is professionally affiliated with Baptist Health System.

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