Steven C. Zielinski, MD, CM, FRCSC

Diplomate of the American Board of Neurological Surgery

• Founder & President, Texas Spine & Neurosurgery
• Founder & CEO, Zielinski Medical Technologies
• Founder & Editor in Chief, Texas Spine and Neurosurgery Journal

Texas Hospital Affiliations

• Cleburne: Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital
• Corsicana: Navarro Regional Hospital
• Cuero: Cuero Community Hospital
• Ennis: Baylor Surgicare at Ennis, Ennis Regional Medical Center
• Gatesville: Coryell Memorial Healthcare System
• Harker Heights: Seton Medical Center
• Hillsboro: Hill Regional Hospital
• Killeen: Ambulatory Surgery Center of Killeen, Metroplex Health System
• Mexia: Parkview Regional Hospital
• Palestine: Palestine Regional Medical Center
• Westlake: The Hospital at Westlake Medical Center

Education & Credentials

Education:

• 2006 – Diplomate of the American Board of Neurological Surgeons
• 2003 – F.R.C.S.C., Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, Ontario, Canada
• 2001-2002 – Stanford University, California, Vascular Neurosurgery
• 1995 – M.D. C.M., McGill University, Montreal, Canada
• 1991 – Pre-Medical Program, McGill University, Montreal, Canada

Awards & Honors:

• 2003 – Money Magazine: Ranked First in Back & Neck Surgery on West Coast of the U.S.A.
• 1990-1995 – Dean’s List, McGill University
• 1990-1994 – Pratt and Whitney Scholarship, GPA of 3.5 +
• 1993 – J.W. McConnell Award, Top 5% of Medical Class

Medical Licensure:

• 2007-present – State of Texas

Experience

Professional Experience:

• 2016 – present: Founder & Editor in Chief, Texas Spine and Neurosurgery Journal, Texas
• 2010 – present: Founder & President, Texas Spine & Neurosurgery, Texas
• 2008 – present: Founder & CEO, Zielinski Medical Technologies, Texas
• 2007 – present: Neurosurgeon, Texas
• 2004 – 2007: Neurosurgeon, Colorado
• 2002 – 2004: Neurosurgeon, California

Fellowships/Residences:

• 2001-2002 – Cerebrovascular Fellowship, Stanford University, Palo Alto, California
• 1995-2001 – Neurosurgical Residency, Montreal Neurological Hospital, Montreal, Canada

Publications, Presentations & Research

Publications:

• “Heat Shock Protein Immunoreactivity in CSF: Correlation with Oligoclonal Banding and Demyelinating Disease,” S.Prabhakar, M.B.; E. Kurien, M.D.; R.S. Gupta, Ph.D.; S. Zielinski; and M.S. Freedman, M.D., Neurology, Volume 44, Number 9, September, 1994.
• “Reactivity of Anti-GM1 Antibodies with Peripheral Nerve: Correlation with Clinical Phenotype,” Submitted, 2nd Author, 1994.

Presentations:

• “Carotid Endarterectomy: Short and Long term Re-Stenosis in Patched versus Non-Patched Patients,” 2002 Annual Meeting AANS: S. Zielinski M.D. C.M., S.D.Chang M.D., G.K. Steinberg, M.D., Ph.D.

Funded Grants and Research:

• 1999 – Mechanisms of Astrocyte Proliferation, Growth & Process Formation, Supervised By: Dr. Jack Antel, David Kaplan, Ph.D.
• 1992 – Immunohistochemical Characteristics of Anti-Nerve Antibodies in Clinical Motor Neuropathies, Montreal Neurological Hospital, Supervised By: Dr. Mark Freedman
• 1991 – Anti-Mag Antibody Staining Patterns in Peripheral Nerve Tissue, Montreal Neurological Hospital, Supervised By: Dr. Mark Freedman
• 1991 – The Role of Antibodies in the Pathogenesis of Peripheral Neuropathies, Montreal Neurological Hospital, Supervised By: Dr. Mark Freedman

Other Information

LANGUAGES:  English & French

HOBBIES & INTERESTS:

• Skiing
• Wakeboarding
• Scuba Diving, PADI Certified
• Martial Arts, Ju Jitsu & Kali
• Pilot IFR, Multi Engine, Commercial Rating

Dr. Steven Zielinski, MD, CM is a highly qualified and experienced back doctor who sees patients all across Texas. With his passion for providing exceptional spine care services, Dr. Zielinski is committed to helping patients achieve their goals for pain relief, improved mobility, and quality of life. Patients who are searching for a “back doctor near me” can trust Dr. Zielinski and his team of highly skilled and experienced professionals to provide personalized care and attention at each location. Whether you’re in Fairfield, Groesbeck, Hillsboro, Kenedy, Nacogdoches, Stephenville, Temple, Victoria, Waco, or Yoakum, you can access the top-notch spine care services that Dr. Zielinski and his team provide. There will always be a “back doctor near me”.