Meet Dr. Z

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

Let us help restore comfort to your life! Texas Spine & Neurosurgery is a neurosurgical practice which specializes in the coordination of both surgical and conservative treatment options. We treat herniated discs, spinal stenosis, radiculopathy, spondylolisthesis, spondylosis, pars defects, spinal fractures, back pain, neck pain, carpal tunnel, and many other disorders of the spine and nerves. We are skilled in the use of both microsurgical and minimally invasive procedures on the neck and back, as well as more complicated procedures. At Texas Spine & Neurosurgery we can also do lumbar, thoracic, and cervical discectomies, laminectomies, and fusions. In order to ensure quality, all our partners which provide operative locations must meet our strict standards for excellence. To that end, we both require and provide specific training for staff both inside and outside the operating room. All centers are required to meet state of the art technological standards with regard to equipment, procedures and protocols in order to become a Texas Spine & Neurosurgery partner. Whenever possible, conservative treatment options are always considered before surgery. At Texas Spine and Neurosurgery, we coordinate with high quality local providers and we help to oversee and coordinate care, including but not limited to pain management, physical therapy, anti-inflammatory therapy, bracing, massage therapy, chiropractic therapy, acupuncture, and pool therapy. Above all, our philosophy allows and encourages patients to try the least invasive treatment before progressing to more invasive therapies. At Texas Spine & Neurosurgery, we specialize in the treatment of disorders of the spine and peripheral nerves, but our primary goal is to help stop the suffering associated with these disorders. Our History. Texas Spine & Neurosurgery was founded by Dr. Steven Zielinski, a Stanford trained neurosurgeon who believes in giving patients … Learn More

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Steven C. Zielinski, MD, CM, FRCSC

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