Paul Drawz

Paul Drawz, MD, MHS, MS, is an Associate Professor in the Division of Nephrology and Hypertension at the University of Minnesota Medical School. His research focuses on chronic kidney disease (CKD), acute kidney injury (AKI), hypertension management, and social determinants of health. He utilizes electronic health records (EHR) and clinical trials like SPRINT to investigate cardiovascular outcomes, renal risk stratification, and health equity.

• Institution: University of Minnesota
• Department: Department of Medicine

His recent work explores urbanicity and diabetes disparities, pharmacy accessibility metrics, and cognitive impacts of hypotensive episodes. Key themes include EHR-based population health research, CKD progression modeling, and interventions like mHealth applications for hypertension treatment.

Notable collaborations include the Minnesota EHR Consortium and CRIC Study. Current research trends emphasize environmental factors (e.g., air pollution, extreme temperatures) and telemonitoring strategies for blood pressure control.