Dr. Shiv Kumar Goel, MD
Board-certified in Internal Medicine (ABIM), Functional Medicine and Aesthetic Medicine | Founder, Vitality Health at Your Door
A Physician Who Brings Hospital-Caliber Care to You
Dr. Shiv Kumar Goel, MD is board-certified in Internal Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine, and in Functional Medicine and Aesthetic Medicine. He has 25 years in practice and has treated more than 15,000 patients.
He earned his MBBS at Maulana Azad Medical College in New Delhi, completed his Internal Medicine residency at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and Queens Hospital Center in New York, and trained in Anesthesiology and Critical Care at VMMC and Safdarjung Hospital. He was the top scorer on his ABIM certification examination in 2010. He later served as Medical Director at Methodist Hospital in San Antonio and as Assistant Professor at Texas Tech University.
He founded Vitality Health at Your Door after years of watching the same thing happen from the hospital side. Patients would improve, go home, and come back three weeks later — not because the medicine failed, but because nobody saw them in between. So he started going to them instead.
Board-Certified. Trained. Verifiable.
Every credential below is independently verifiable through the issuing board, the state medical board, or ORCID.
Clinical Expertise and Specialized Medical Services
From ICU-trained clinical judgment to longevity medicine, Dr. Goel brings a broad range of experience to every patient encounter.
Internal Medicine & Primary Care
Comprehensive adult medicine for complex, chronic, and acute conditions — in your home or facility.
Critical Care Training & Hospital Medicine
ICU-trained clinical judgment applied to post-acute transitions and high-acuity home care patients.
Advanced Wound Care
Diabetic foot ulcers, pressure injuries, venous and arterial ulcers, post-surgical and chronic non-healing wounds.
Chronic Disease Management
Diabetes, CHF, COPD, hypertension and chronic kidney disease — managed with precision and continuity.
Functional & Longevity Medicine
Root-cause assessment, biomarker interpretation, and circadian and metabolic health.
Hormone Optimization & Peptide Therapy
Evidence-based hormone assessment and peptide protocols. Some peptide and hormone uses are off-label; that is discussed openly before treatment.
Medication Reconciliation & Deprescribing
Reviewing every bottle in the house, resolving interactions, and safely reducing polypharmacy.
Remote Patient Monitoring
Physician-supervised monitoring of blood pressure, glucose, weight and oxygen saturation between visits, via TimeVitality.ai.
A Different Kind of Physician
"Most of what goes wrong after a hospital stay isn't complicated medicine. It's that nobody was in the room. I bring the same care I'd give in the ICU to the kitchen table, and I stay long enough to hear the whole story."— Dr. Shiv Kumar Goel, MD, Founder, Vitality Health at Your Door
Time, Not Throughput
Visits run a minimum of 30 minutes, against a 15-minute office norm. Most of what matters in a complicated case turns up in the last ten.
A Physician Does the Visit
Many home-based care companies run nurse-practitioner-only models with rare physician oversight. Here, the board-certified physician is the one at the bedside.
Watching Between Visits
Through TimeVitality.ai, vitals are monitored between visits so a change of condition surfaces early — not at the emergency room.
Peer-Reviewed Work & Medical Writing
Dr. Goel publishes in the peer-reviewed literature and writes regularly for physician and patient audiences on functional medicine, longevity, circadian health and the role of AI in clinical practice.
Peer-Reviewed Research
Double Interatrial Septum, Canadian Journal of Cardiology, 2010 — PMID 20151063. Plus a case presentation at the American Thoracic Society International Conference, 2010, and residency-era abstracts presented at ATS, ACP and the AMA Resident and Fellow Section.
San Antonio Medicine — Bexar County Medical Society
Recurring contributor. Recent articles include Functional Medicine and Integrative Approaches to Modern Healthcare, Circadian Medicine: The Missing Vital Sign, and From Medicine Women to the AI Physician.
KevinMD & Doximity Op-Med
Essays for a physician audience on peptide therapy evidence, GLP-1 medicines, HPA-axis insomnia, physician burnout and the limits of AI in medicine. Read on KevinMD → · Read on Op-Med →
Healing the Split — Essays & Podcast
Dr. Goel's newsletter and podcast on the intersection of functional medicine, longevity and the patient's own story. healingthesplit.com →
Media Inquiries
Journalists, producers and health media are welcome to reach out. Contact the practice →
Independent Physician Profiles
Dr. Goel's credentials, licensure and patient reviews can be checked independently on each of these platforms.
Doximity
Verified physician profileDr. Goel's verified profile on the physician network, including his Op-Med essays for a peer audience.
View profileHealthgrades & U.S. News
Independent physician directoriesBoard certification, licensure and patient reviews, verified independently. Also listed on U.S. News and Vitals.
View profileORCID
0009-0004-1473-7844The persistent researcher identifier linking Dr. Goel to his peer-reviewed publications and conference work.
Verify on ORCIDDrShivGoel.com
Writing, book & speakingDr. Goel's author platform — medical essays, his forthcoming books, and speaking engagements.
Visit siteFrequently Asked Questions About Dr. Goel
Questions about credentials, services, or how to get started? Find answers below, or contact our team directly.
What are Dr. Goel's medical credentials and board certifications?
Dr. Shiv Kumar Goel, MD is board-certified in Internal Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine, and in Functional Medicine and Aesthetic Medicine. He earned his MBBS at Maulana Azad Medical College in New Delhi, completed his Internal Medicine residency at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and Queens Hospital Center in New York, and trained in Anesthesiology and Critical Care at VMMC and Safdarjung Hospital. He holds active medical licenses in Texas, California and Florida, is DEA registered, and has 25+ years in practice. His credentials can be verified on Doximity and ORCID.
What conditions does Dr. Goel treat through visiting physician services?
Through Vitality Health at Your Door, Dr. Goel treats chronic conditions including diabetes, congestive heart failure, COPD, hypertension and chronic kidney disease, alongside advanced wound care, post-hospital recovery, medication reconciliation and acute illness in the home or facility. Learn more on the Visiting Physician Services page.
Does Dr. Goel personally see every patient?
Yes. Vitality Health at Your Door is a physician-led practice, not a nurse-practitioner-only model. Dr. Goel personally evaluates, diagnoses and manages care plans, with visits of 30 minutes or more. For concierge-level access, visit the Concierge Medicine at Home page.
Where can I read Dr. Goel's published medical writing?
Dr. Goel is a recurring contributor to San Antonio Medicine, the journal of the Bexar County Medical Society, and publishes essays on KevinMD and Doximity Op-Med. His peer-reviewed work includes a case report in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology (PMID 20151063). He also writes at DrShivGoel.com and publishes the newsletter Healing the Split.
How do I schedule an appointment with Dr. Goel?
Call 210-791-9111 or request a visit on the Contact page. Dr. Goel provides visiting physician services across San Antonio and the surrounding Hill Country and South Texas communities. Same-day and next-day appointments are often available for urgent needs.