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Dr. Steven Zielinski, MD

Dr. Steven Zielinski, MD

Neurological Spine Surgery*

Dr. Steven Zielinski, MD is a neurological spine surgery specialist in Waco, TX. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Hillcrest and Citizens Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 207 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (207 reviews)

Practice

4515 Lake Shore Dr Waco, TX 76710
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(254) 732-3987

Dr. Zielinski is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Zielinski specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Zielinski's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Zielinski

4.4

207 ratings, 89 with a written review
5 Star
85%
85%
4 Star
2%
2%
3 Star
0%
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2 Star
1%
1%
1 Star
13%
13%

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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Sep 05, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Linda Simmons Lopez – Jul 01, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
6 people found this helpful
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Not happy – Mar 30, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 01, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Lorie – Oct 05, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Del Burnham – Sep 30, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 08, 2021
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No results
What could be improved
No results
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Darla DiCorte – Dec 16, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Nov 24, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
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Nov 19, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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L Lee – Aug 07, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Joe – Jul 29, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Dar – Jul 12, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Jason – Jun 23, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Sandra – Jun 22, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jun 19, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Feb 19, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Feb 07, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Feb 07, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Vickie Burr – Jan 10, 2020
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About Me

care philosophy

Texas Spine and 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,...read more

biography

Dr. Z is a Stanford trained neurosurgeon who specializes in the coordination of both surgical and conservative treatment options for disorders of the spine and peripheral nerves. If conservative therapy fails, Dr. Z is the first in the country...read more

  • Neurological Spine Surgery

  • Neurosurgery

  • Minimally Invasive Neurological Spine Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Stanford University

    Fellowship Hospital, 2002

  • Mcgill University Faculty Med Hospital Montreal, Quebec Canada

    Residency Hospital, 2001
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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Dr. Zielinski is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

  • J.W. McConnell Award Top 5% of Medical Class, 1993

  • Pratt & Whitney Schalarship, GPA of 3.5+, 1990-1994

  • Dean's List, McGill University, 1990-1995

  • Money Magazine; Ranked First in Back & Neck Surgery on West Coast of the U.S.A., 2003

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Locations

Practice

Unavail4515 Lake Shore Dr Waco, TX 76710
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  • Call
  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:30am - 4:30pm
    • Tue: 8:30am - 4:30pm
    • Wed: 8:30am - 4:30pm
    • Thu: 8:30am - 4:30pm
    • Fri: 8:30am - 12:30pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions

Practice

Twin Health and Wellness Center1323 E Franklin St Ste 102 Hillsboro, TX 76645
2

Practice

Office4405 Lilac Ln Victoria, TX 77901
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Yoakum Community Hospital

    1200 Carl Ramert Dr
    Yoakum, TX 77995

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    95%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    7% higher than the national average

    93%
    Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

    16% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Hillcrest

    100 Hillcrest Medical Blvd
    Waco, TX 76712
    Recipient of 7
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Parkview Regional Hospital

    600 S Bonham St
    Mexia, TX 76667

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    View all patient feedback
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