Paul Anthony Tucker M.D.
Cardiologist | Interventional Cardiology
331 Sportsplex Dr A Dripping Springs TX, 78620About
After graduating from the University of Texas, and completing my medical training in Houston, at Baylor College of Medicine, I came to Austin. I started private practice in 1993. I specialize in diagnosing, monitoring, and treating diseases or conditions of the heart and blood vessels and the cardiovascular system. These conditions include heart attacks, heart murmurs, coronary heart disease, valvular heart disease, peripheral vascular disease, chest pain, shortness of breath, palpitations, arrhythmia, fainting, high cholesterol and hypertension. I also strongly believe in and practice preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
Baylor College of Medicine M.D. 1987
Board Certification
Cardiovascular Disease (Internal Medicine)
Interventional Cardiology (Internal Medicine)
Provider Details
Paul Anthony Tucker M.D.'s Expert Contributions
How do you take care of yourself after a heart attack?
Eat a low saturated fat diet. Exercise 30 min a day. Faithfully take the meds prescribed by your cardiologist. Find ways to reduce stress- reading, prayer, meditation, travel to a serene location etc. READ MORE
Is coffee bad for my heart?
Coffee in moderation is probably good for you. READ MORE
How can I reduce my cholesterol levels?
Exercise more, aerobic and weights. No fried food. Reduce red meat and dairy. That’s a good start. READ MORE
I am experiencing a shortness of breath while walking. Should I get my ECG done?
Yes. See your doctor. Soon. READ MORE
How long will my dad have to be in the ICU after open heart surgery?
Usually 2-3 days, depending on progress after surgery READ MORE
I experience sudden drops in my blood pressure. Why is this?
Could be meds, dehydration. Maintaining good hydration therefore important.....But there are medical conditions involving malfunction of your autonomic nervous system which can cause this. See your doctor. READ MORE
When is a pacemaker advised to a heart patient?
Pacemakers are indicated for symptomatic non-reversible bradycardia. If no or minimal symptoms are present, then the pacemaker is likely not warranted. Paul Tucker M.D. READ MORE
Can high cholesterol increase my chances of a heart problem?
Cholesterol is just one piece of the puzzle. Age, family history, presence of diabetes, htn, smoking all contribute to risk. Having said that, the higher the cholesterol is, the greater the risk of a future heart problem according to READ MORE
How does a kidney disease impact the heart?
Yes, end-stage renal disease patients on dialysis tend to have accelerated atherosclerosis, which affects all of the arteries of the body, including the heart. Cardiac checkups are warranted in such patients regularly. READ MORE
Does my weight cause pressure on my heart?
Being overweight does cause your heart to work harder because your muscles have to work harder to carry the extra weight around during exercise. This causes muscles to use more oxygen and the heart has to deliver that extra oxygen....so therefore it has to work harder. You should probably get checked out because obesity is associated with a higher chance of developing heart disease. READ MORE
Are there super foods one should have for a healthy heart?
There are so many but here’s a few. Avocado, blueberries blackberries walnuts salmon, most oily fish, olive oil, sweet potatoes, legumes, beans, red grapes and red wine. READ MORE
What is the normal resting heart rate for a 78 year old elderly person?
This seems a bit high. Normal for her age is probably 55-80 READ MORE
What are the symptoms of a stroke?
Asymmetrical weakness, speech abnormalities, loss of balance, loss of vision, numbness, fainting, or headache are the common symptoms. READ MORE
Is constipation after a bypass surgery normal?
Yes. Usually gets better within a week or so READ MORE
Why is my father passing blood in his urine after his bypass?
Could be related to Foley catheter at time of surgery but should be checked out if continues. READ MORE
When should one choose angioplasty over a bypass surgery?
Difficult question and somewhat controversial but in general if only one or two blockages, angioplasty usually better. If multiple blocked arteries or in certain dangerous locations for stenting, probably bypass READ MORE
Can shortness of breath during pregnancy be related to the heart?
Possibly. Ask her OB for cardiac referral or an echocardiogram. READ MORE
After having a bypass can I get blockages again?
Yes. Bypass is not a cure but a temporary improvement for coronary disease. READ MORE
Does diabetes have an impact on the heart?
Absolutely. READ MORE
Can blood pressure medication cause chest pain?
Yes but this isn’t a common side effect of that Med. She should get the chest pin checked out READ MORE
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Metal binding to porcine pancreatic elastase: calcium or not calcium.
- Xenon derivatization of halide-soaked protein crystals.
- Structure of a Drosophila sigma class glutathione S-transferase reveals a novel active site topography suited for lipid peroxidation products.
- X-ray crystallographic characterization and phasing of an NtrC homologue.
- On the routine use of soft X-rays in macromolecular crystallography. Part II. Data-collection wavelength and scaling models.
- Structure and assembly of the RNA binding domain of bluetongue virus non-structural protein 2.
- The crystal and solution structure of a putative transcriptional antiterminator from Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
- The crystal structure of the herpes simplex virus 1 ssDNA-binding protein suggests the structural basis for flexible, cooperative single-stranded DNA binding.
- Auto-rickshaw: an automated crystal structure determination platform as an efficient tool for the validation of an X-ray diffraction experiment.
- On the influence of the incident photon energy on the radiation damage in crystalline biological samples.
- Crystal structure of the central and C-terminal domain of the sigma(54)-activator ZraR.
- A novel two-component system found in Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
- On the routine use of soft X-rays in macromolecular crystallography. Part III. The optimal data-collection wavelength.
- The structural basis of signal transduction for the response regulator PrrA from Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
- Structural insight into the stereoselective inhibition of MMP-8 by enantiomeric sulfonamide phosphonates.
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Director, Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory St. David's South Austin Medical Center 2017 - 2018
Awards
- Super Doctor 2017 Texas Monthly
- Super Doctor 2018 Texas Monthly
- First Humanitarian Award 2017 St. David’s South Austin Medical Center
- Super Doctor 2016 Texas Monthly
- Super Doctor Hall of Fame 2017 Texas Monthly
- Super Doctor 2015 Texas Monthly
- Super Doctor 2014 Texas Monthly
- Super Doctor 2013 Texas Monthly
- Super Doctor 2012 Texas Monthly
- Super Doctor 2011 Texas Monthly
- Super Doctor 2010 Texas Monthly
- Super Doctor 2008 Texas Monthly
- Super Doctor 2007 Texas Monthly
- Super Doctor 2006 Texas Monthly
- Super Doctor 2005 Texas Monthly
Professional Memberships
- Texas Medical Association
- American College of Cardiology
Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors
- St. John Neumann, St. Vincent De Paul, Diocese of Austin, John Paul II Life Center
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