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Dr. Paul Tucker Knighted by the Equestrian Order

of the Knights of the Holy Sepulchre

Dr. Paul Tucker and
his wife Michelle were
ceremonially named knight and dame of the Equestrian
Order of the Knights of the Holy Sepulchre while
in Jerusalem in December. The order today is estimated
to have some 30,000 knights and dames in 60
Lieutenancies around the world, including monarchs,
crown princes and their consorts, and heads of state
from countries such as Spain, Belgium, Monaco,
Luxembourg, and Liechtenstein.
The honor of knighthood and any subsequent
promotions are conferred by the Holy See—the
universal government of the Catholic Church which
approves each person, in the name of and by the Dr. Paul Tucker during the ceremony.
authority of the pope. The candidate is then knighted
or promoted in a solemn ceremony with a cardinal or
major prelate presiding.

Dr. Paul Tucker and his wife Michelle.

TCMS Member Physicians Head Up
Austin FC Team Medicine.

Dr. Timothy Vachris was named Chief Medical Officer of the
Austin FC soccer team. Vachris is no stranger to team medicine having
been the team physician for McCallum High School since 2010 as well
as serving as the team physician for the University of Texas Athletics
Program from 2009-2014.
Dr. Douglas Elenz was named Chief Orthopedic Doctor. Elenz is
a sports medicine fellowship trained surgeon who also works as Team
Orthopedic Surgeon for the University of Texas Athletics Program.
Elenz’s past experience includes team physician roles with the Chicago
Cubs (MLB) and the Pittsburgh Steelers (NFL) as well as working with
Olympic medalists.
“Our players are privileged to receive exceptional medical care
from St. David’s HealthCare team, which plays an integral role in our
preparations and ongoing work for our first official MLS preseason,”
said Claudio Reyna, Austin FC Sporting Director.

Drs. Douglas Elenz and
Timothy Vachris on the field.
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