Meet Dr. Z

Steven C. Zielinski, MD, CM, FRCSC

Diplomate of the American Board of Neurological Surgery

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

Texas Hospital Affiliations

• Cuero: Cuero Community Hospital
• Ennis: Ennis Regional Medical Center
• Gatesville: Coryell Health
• Groesbeck: Limestone Medical Center
• Harker Heights: Seton Medical Center
• Hillsboro: Hill Regional Hospital
• Houston: Townsen Memorial Hospital
• Kenedy: Otto Kaiser Memorial Hospital
• Lancaster: Crescent Regional Hospital
• Mexia: Parkview Regional Hospital
• Mineral Wells: Palo Pinto General Hospital
• Nacogdoches: Nacogdoches Memorial
• Palestine: Palestine Regional Medical Center
• Victoria: Citizens Medical Center
• Yoakum: Yoakum Community Hospital

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 & CEO, 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