Dr. William Tucker
Orthopaedics

The successful treatment of any musculo-skeletal injury or problem is achieved only when there is a combined effort toward recovery by both the patient and the physician. The first goal is to educate patients regarding their condition and the treatment options available. Then the patient and physician together can determine the best course of treatment. Many problems can be treated without surgery. When surgery is indicated, state-of-the-art techniques, materials and implants allow patients the quickest possible return to their regular lifestyle and the best possible result.

Dr. Tucker's areas of special interest and expertise are hip and knee replacement and revision surgery and arthroscopic surgery of the knee and shoulder. He was the first Orthopaedic Surgeon in Dallas to perform minimally invasive total knee replacement and performs minimally invasive hip replacement where appropriate as well. He instructs practicing Orthopaedic Surgeons in the performance of minimally invasive joint replacement and is a Clinical Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. In most instances appointments can be made within 24 hours of your call. Please call us to schedule an appointment.

Education
Undergraduate Degree
Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee

Medical Degree
University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas, Texas

General Surgery Internship
University of Texas Southwestern Medical School/Parkland Memorial Hospital, Dallas, Texas

Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
University of Texas Southwestern Medical School/Parkland Memorial Hospital, Dallas, Texas

Adult Joint Reconstruction (Hip/Knee Replacement) Fellowship
Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois

Limb Lengthening, Correction of Angular Deformity Fellowship
Ospedale Provinciale, Lecco, Italy

Certification
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery