Dr. Steven C Zielinski
Waco, TX 76710
I’m Steve Zielinski, neurosurgeon and founder of Texas Spine & Neurosurgery Oklahoma Spine and Neurosurgery and American Spine and Neurosurgery. I actively practice medicine and do spine surgery weekly.
EDUCATION:
In 1995, I graduated from McGill University Medical School at age 23.
Following internship and residency at McGill, I completed a cerebrovascular fellowship at Stanford University, graduating in 2002.
PRACTICE:
My 30th anniversary as a practicing physician is coming up in 2025.
I practiced in California, then Colorado, and now in Texas, Oklahoma and Arizona.
I founded Texas Spine and Neurosurgery in 2010 and Oklahoma Spine and Neurosurgery in 2023.
HOW I CAN HELP YOU:
- At the Outset of a Matter: objective evaluation of case strengths and weakness, establishment of standard of care, identification of defendant errors and omissions, realistic assessment of plaintiff’s contributory and noncontributory actions, guidance regarding which parties to name.
- During Discovery: document review, ongoing consultation regarding case facts and strategy, expert statements written both scientifically and in understandable terms.
- At Deposition and Trial: Bulletproof testimony from a relatable, experienced and trustworthy family man.
- Head & Neck Surgery
- Neurosurgery
- Spine Medicine
- Spine Surgery
- Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:
- A: MD CM McGill
Neurosurgery Residency McGill
Fellowship Stanford
Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
Board certified American Board of Neurological Surgeons - Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
- A: American Board of Neurological Surgeons.
- Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
- A: Multiple presentations for grand rounds and to promote the services of Texas Spine and Neurosurgery, Oklahoma Spine and Neurosurgery.
CEO to C level presentations to expand our footprint in several states.
Ted talks
Teaching involving the new polymer metal free fusion technology for the spine. - Q: Have any of your accreditations ever been investigated, suspended or removed? (if yes, explain)
- A: No
- Q: On how many occasions have you been retained as an expert?
- A: Approximately 10
- Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
- A: Spine surgery
Neck Surgery
Back Surgery - Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
- A: 50%
- Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
- A: 50%
- Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
- A: 5-10
- Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
- A: 6 Months.
- Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
- A: 5+
- Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
- A: 3-4
- Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
- A: 10+
- Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
- A: Consulting, deposition, testimony, reports, case evaluation.
- Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
- A: $200 for an initial 15 minute consult call.
- Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
- A: Available upon request
- Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
- A: Available upon request
- Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
- A: Available upon request
- Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
- A: Available upon request
Available Upon Request