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Dr. Paul Douglas Gerdes, MD

Accepting New Patients
Specializes in: Family Medicine
University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine (1983)
Professional interests include: high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia), tonsilitis, diabetes, and more.
3801 SCOTT AND WHITE DRIVE
Killeen, TX 76543

Dr. Paul Douglas Gerdes, MD is a family medicine practitioner in Killeen, TX specializing in family medicine. He graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine in 1983 and has 41 years of experience. Dr. Paul Douglas Gerdes, MD is affiliated with Scott & White Clinic, Baylor Scott & White Health, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple and IR REHAB, P.C..

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Office Locations

Address:

3801 SCOTT AND WHITE DRIVE
Killeen, TX 76543

Some issues Dr. Paul Douglas Gerdes, MD can help you with:

Coronary Artery Disease

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease. It happens when the blood vessels carrying blood to the heart, called coronary arteries, narrow and harden. This occurs when cholesterol, a type of fat found in the blood, builds up to form plaque, which sticks to the inner walls of the arteries. As plaque accumulates, less blood can flow through the arteries, which may lead to the following:

  • Angina, which is chest pain that occurs when the heart does not receive enough blood flow.
  • Heart attack, which happens if the arteries leading to the heart are completely blocked.
  • Arrhythmia, or irregular heartbeat, which can develop if the heart does not have enough blood supply.
  • Heart failure, which may occur if a heart attack damages the heart and it becomes too weak to pump enough blood to the rest of the body.

Certain factors may increase risk for the disease, like smoking, lack of exercise, being overweight, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and diabetes. CAD tends to develop over decades, so it can go undetected until it has become quite severe. A diagnosis may be established using such tests as:

  • Electrocardiogram (ECG), which records the heart's electrical activity over a period of time. ECGs can detect whether there is enough blood flow to the heart or if a heart attack has occurred.
  • Echocardiogram (echo), which creates images of the heart using sound waves. Echos can show whether the heart is able to pump blood normally.
  • Stress tests, where an ECG or echo is combined with exercise, like riding a stationary bike or walking on a treadmill. This test is done to find out if the heart can function properly while performing a strenuous activity.

Treatments for the disease include medications such as vasodilators, like nitroglycerin, which dilates (widens) the coronary arteries. CAD may also be treated by a procedure called angioplasty with stent placement, where a balloon is inflated inside a diseased artery to flatten the plaque deposits against the artery walls, creating more room for blood to flow.

In some severe cases of the disease, multiple arteries may be blocked, and an open heart surgery called coronary artery bypass surgery may be necessary. This operation transplants a vessel from another part of the body to form a graft that goes past the narrowed arteries, thus enabling blood to flow around those arteries.

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Douglas Gerdes, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Paul Douglas Gerdes, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Killeen, TX were blood draw, preventive care, vaccines and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

blood draw 66
doctor visit 1187
preventive care 18
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 11
skin procedures 11
vaccines 15

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Douglas Gerdes, MD.

Gender
Male 170
Female 237
Ethnicity
Black / African American 58
Asian / Pacific Islander 23
Non-Hispanic White 276
Native American / Alaskan Native
Hispanic 33
Other
Age
75 to 84 139
85 and over 38
Less than 65 34
65 to 74 196

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Douglas Gerdes, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Paul Douglas Gerdes, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 59
High Cholesterol 45
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 27
Depression 13
Chronic Kidney Disease 35
Asthma 8
Osteoporosis 6
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 32
Atrial Fibrillation 6
Cancer 10
Dementia 10

Education & Training

Dr. Paul Douglas Gerdes, MD graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine in 1983. He completed residency at JPS Health Network. He is certified by the Family Medicine- American Board of Family Medicine and has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine (1983)

Residency: JPS Health Network (1986)

Board Certification: Family Medicine- American Board of Family Medicine

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Paul Douglas Gerdes, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Scott & White Clinic
Baylor Scott & White Health
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple
IR REHAB, P.C.

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Paul Douglas Gerdes, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA Open Access, United Healthcare Select Plus, United Healthcare Select, United Healthcare Choice Plus, Humana HMO, United Healthcare Choice, Blue Choice, Aetna QPOS, TRICARE Prime, Aetna Open Choice PPO, TRICARE Extra, TRICARE, Blue California, Aetna Select, Aetna HMO, Aetna Medicare PPO, Aetna Open Access Managed Choice, CIGNA Choice Fund, Aetna Open Access Elect Choice, CIGNA Open Access Plus, Aetna Choice POS II, BlueCross BlueShield ParPlan, WellCare, AARP, Medicare Advantage, TriWest, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Navigate, Guardian, Medicaid, Aetna Managed Choice, Humana, Cigna, United Healthcare Navigate Plus, Humana PPO, Humana ChoiceCare Network, Aetna, CIGNA Open Access Plus In Network, Superior STAR, Superior CHIP, Superior Health Plan, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-PPO Network-Group, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Extended PPO, DFW ConnectedCare-American Airlines Employee Benefit Plan, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW SeniorCare Advantage PPO, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus HMO-Individual/Family, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-Hendrick Health Employee Plan, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-Covenant Preferred HMO, Superior Health Plan-Wellcare No Premium Rx Plus Open (PPO), Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-EPO Network-Individual/Family, Optum-Optum Behavioral Health, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-2023 BSW Employee Network (PPO & HSA), Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier PPO, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus HMO-Group, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSWH Employee Network Premium (PPO)/ HDHP, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Access PPO, Centivo Network-Centivo Network - Baylor Scott & White Preferred, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-Pyco Industries Employee Plan, Superior Health Plan-Wellcare by Allwell Patriot No Premium (HMO), Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus PPO-Group, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Preferred HMO Network - Group, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-HMO Network-Individual/Family, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Preferred HMO - Individual Marketplace, FirstCare Health Plans-CHIP, Superior Health Plan-Wellcare No Premium Open (PPO), Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Preferred PPO Network, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier HMO-Individual/Family, UnitedHealth-Secure Horizons, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSWH Employee Network (SEQA & EQA), Catalyst Health Group-Catalyst Health - Baylor Scott & White Preferred, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus PPO-Individual/Family, FirstCare Health Plans-FirstCare Select Plus HMO Network, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW SeniorCare Advantage HMO, Superior Health Plan-Wellcare TexanPlus No Premium (HMO), Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-McLane Group Network, Superior Health Plan-Wellcare Specialty No Premium (HMO C-SNP), Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-HMO Network-Group, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier HMO-Group and Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-2023 BSW Employee Network (SEQA & EQA).

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Paul Douglas Gerdes, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

CIGNA Open Access
United Healthcare Select Plus
United Healthcare Select
United Healthcare Choice Plus
Humana HMO
United Healthcare Choice
Blue Choice
Aetna QPOS
TRICARE Prime
Aetna Open Choice PPO
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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Paul Douglas Gerdes, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.97 out of 5 stars based on 128 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Paul Douglas Gerdes, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Killeen, TX. 

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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
AbbVie Inc. $125 VRAYLAR
$125
INSULET CORPORATION $30 Omnipod
$30
Dexcom, Inc. $27 Dexcom G6 CGM System
$27
Horizon Pharma USA, Inc. $6 DUEXIS-800mg Ibuprofen- 26.6mg Famotidine
$6
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $181
Education $6

Biography

Dr. Paul Gerdes sees patients in Killeen, TX. His medical specialty is family medicine. Clinical interests for Dr. Gerdes include tonsilitis, pain, and hay fever (allergic rhinitis). He attended medical school at the University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine. He is affiliated with Scott & White Clinic. According to Doctor.com, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Killeen, TX.

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