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Ascension Seton and the Austin Marathon are proud to partner with leading sports cardiologist Dr. Ryan Quinn to bring you an exclusive series on cardiac health for athletes. Our goal is simple: to position Dr. Quinn and Ascension Seton as Central Texas’ go-to experts in sports cardiology and empower you to train, race, and live with heart-smart habits.

Meet Dr. Ryan Quinn

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Ryan Quinn, MD, is a board-certified sports cardiologist at Ascension Texas Cardiovascular in Austin, Texas. He specializes in preventive cardiology and working with active people and athletes to help address their unique cardiovascular needs.

As the only cardiologist in Austin with advanced training in cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET), Dr. Quinn utilizes this specialized non-invasive tool to diagnose and treat cardiovascular conditions, develop personalized exercise prescriptions and optimize cardiovascular performance.

Dr. Quinn’s objective is to optimize the efficiency of the heart, enabling people to lead healthy and fulfilling lives. He provides comprehensive cardiovascular care and physiologic testing services to a diverse patient population, including young competitive athletes, recreational masters athletes and people seeking to improve their fitness levels. Dr. Quinn also emphasizes lifestyle modification.

He works with patients to help prevent the onset of cardiovascular disease by effectively managing risk factors such as high blood pressure, lipids, and a sedentary lifestyle, to reduce their heart attack and stroke risk. He also manages AFib (atrial fibrillation) and heart rhythm disorders as well as congestive heart failure.

Dr. Quinn collaborates closely with patients to develop personalized care plans tailored to their specific needs and goals.

When not caring for his patients, Dr. Quinn enjoys being active, spending time outdoors, and reading.