Tristan Zhang, MD

Board Certified in Pain Medicine
Board Certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R)
Fellowship Trained in Interventional Pain Management
Specializes in Interventional Spine Procedures, Musculoskeletal Treatments, Regenerative Medicine, and Nerve Conduction Studies/Electromyography.

Dr. Zhang graduated from the University of Notre Dame, where he obtained his Bachelor of Science with Honors in Pre-professional studies in Health Sciences. He then went on to pursue his medical training at the University of Texas School of Medicine in San Antonio where he earned his Doctorate of Medicine. Afterwards, he completed his intern year of training in General Surgery, and subsequently underwent his residency training in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, followed by a fellowship specializing in Interventional Spine and Pain Medicine at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.

Dr. Zhang is a member of several professional societies including: California Medical Association, American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, American Academy of Pain Medicine, American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians, California Society of Interventional Pain Physicians, North American Spine Society, and Spine Intervention Society.

In his free time, he enjoys spending time with friends and family, playing sports, and staying active outdoors. As a big foodie, Dr. Zhang enjoys cooking, experimenting with different recipes, and trying new restaurants. He also loves to travel and enjoys visiting new locales as well as attending live music and sporting events.

Education

2007-2012	University of Texas School of Medicine	San Antonio, TX
2003-2007	University of Notre Dame Bachelor of Science in Pre-professional Studies in Science/Medicine	Notre Dame, IN

Board Certification and Licensure

Board Certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Board Certified in Pain Medicine.

Professional Training

2018-2019	University of Nebraska Medical Center Fellowship in Pain Medicine	Omaha, NE
2015-2018	Baylor University Medical CenterResidency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation	Dallas, TX
2012-2013	Texas Tech University Health Sciences CenterResidency in General Surgery	El Paso, TX

Professional Experience

2019-Present	The Spine and Orthopedic Center	Santa Barbara, CA
2010-2012	UT Health Science Center, San Antonio Teaching Assistant in Medical Gross Anatomy and Embryology	San Antonio, TX
2009-2010	UT Health Science Center, San Antonio Teaching Assistant in Neuroscience	San Antonio, TX
2006-2007	University of Notre Dame Teaching Assistant in Introductory Physics	Notre Dame, IN
2005-2007	University of Notre Dame Teaching Assistant in Organic Chemistry	Notre Dame, IN
2004-2007	University of Notre Dame Chemistry and Physics Library Assistant	Notre Dame, IN

Research Experience

2015-2018	Baylor University Medical Center Resident Research Associate - Department of Pain Medicine	Dallas, TX
2013-2015	Loma Linda University School of MedicineResearch Associate - Departments of Anesthesiology and Neuroscience	Loma Linda, CA
2008	UT Health Science Center at San AntonioResearch Assistant - Department of Oncology	San Antonio, TX
2006-2007	University of Notre Dame Research Assistant - Department of Cancer Research	Notre Dame, IN
2005	UT Southwestern Medical CenterResearch Assistant - Department of Neuroscience	Dallas, TX
2004	UT Southwestern Medical CenterResearch Assistant - Department of Neuroscience	Dallas, TX

Additional Professional Experience

2016-2018	Wheelchair Motorcross World Championships Medical Team Volunteer	Dallas, TX
2015-2018	Dallas MarathonMedical Team Volunteer	Dallas, TX
2015-2018	Baylor Institute of RehabilitationMedical Team Volunteer	Dallas, TX
2015-2018	Baylor Institute of Rehabilitation High School Sports Physicals Volunteer	Dallas, TX
2015-2018	Baylor Institute of RehabilitationWalk and Roll with a Doc Volunteer	Dallas, TX
2008-2012	UT Health Science Center, San AntonioFree Clinic Program Volunteer	San Antonio, TX
2007-2012	UT Health Science Center, San AntonioHigh School Sports Physicals Volunteer	San Antonio, TX
2006	International Medical Relief Medical Mission Volunteer	Yanjin, China
2004-2007	Habitat for HumanityVolunteer	South Bend, IN
2003	International Medical ReliefMedical Mission Volunteer	Northern Ethiopia
2000-2005	Presbyterian Hospital of PlanoVolunteer	Plano, TX

Community Activities, Honors and Awards

2018	Scholarly Day Award for Achievement in Research, Baylor University Medical Center of Dallas
2017-2018	Chief Resident, Baylor University Medical Center of Dallas, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
2012-2013	Intern of the Year, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at El Paso, Department of Surgery
2010	Medical Student Merit Award, University of Texas Health Science Center
2008	Medical Student Research Award, University of Texas Health Science Center
2008	Medical Student Achievement Award in Anatomy, University of Texas Health Science Center
2007	B.S., Summa Cum Laude, University of Notre Dame
2006	Humanitarian Award, University of Notre Dame
2004-2007	National Merit Scholar
2004, 2006	Presidential Honor Convocation Award, University of Notre Dame
2003, 2007	Dean’s List, University of Notre Dame

Professional Memberships

• American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
• American Academy of Pain Medicine
• American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
• North American Neuromodulation Society
• North American Spine Society
• Spine Intervention Society
• American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians
• California Society of Interventional Pain Physicians
• American Medical Association
• Texas Medical Association

Attending Staff

2019	Carrillo Surgery Center	Santa Barbara, CA
2019	Central Valley Surgery Center	Bakersfield, CA

Community Activities, Honors and Awards

2/07	Liang, C.L., & Wang, T. (formerly), & Luby-Phelps, K., & German, D.C.. Mitochondrial Mass is Low in Mouse Substantia Nigra Dopamine Neurons: Implications for Parkinson’s Disease. Experimental Neurology. 2007, Feb; 203(2): (eg. 370-380). Cited in PubMed; PMID: 17010972. Pub Status: Published.
5/14	Liang, X., & Ying, G., & Huang, Q., & Wang, J., & Li, N., & Tan, G., & Zhang, T., & Huang, Z., & Zhou, J.. Characteristics of Primary Stabbing Headache in a Tertiary Neurological Clinic in China. Pain Medicine. 2014, May; 15(5): (eg. 871-875). Cited in PubMed; PMID: 24506285. Pub Status: Published.

Lectures, Presentations and Exhibits

11/18	Resolution of Post Lumbar Laminectomy Pain after Spinal Cord Stimulator Placement for Chronic Angina: A Case Report. American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine.
9/18	Effectiveness of Lumbar Facet Joint Blocks and Predictive Value before Radiofrequency Denervation: The Facet Treatment Study (Facts), a Randomized, Controlled Clinical Trial. University of Nebraska Medical Center.
9/18	The Effectiveness of Atlanto-Occipital and Atlanto-Axial Intra-Articular Steroid Injections for Headache Relief. University of Nebraska Medical Center Department of Anesthesiology Grand Rounds.
8/18	Effectiveness of Intra-Articular Steroid Injection for Atlanto-Occipital Joint Pain. University of Nebraska Medical Center.
6/18	The Effectiveness of Atlanto-Occipital and Atlanto-Axial Intra-Articular Steroid Injections for Headache Relief. Baylor Institute of Rehabilitation Grand Rounds.
3/17	Platelet Rich Plasma versus Steroid on Lateral Epicondylitis: Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials. Baylor Institute of Rehabilitation.
1/17	Effectiveness of Intra-Articular Steroid Injection for Atlanto-Occipital Joint Pain. Baylor Institute of Rehabilitation.
11/16	Intra-articular Onabotulinumtoxina in Osteoarthritis Knee Pain: Effect on Human Mechanistic Pain Biomarkers and Clinical Pain. Baylor Institute of Rehabilitation.
2/16	Cancer Rehabilitation: Do Functional Gains Relate to 60 Percent Rule Classification or to the Presence of Metastasis?Baylor Institute of Rehabilitation.
3/15	Comparison of High-Viscosity Cement Vertebroplasty and Balloon Kyphoplasty for the Treatment of Osteoporotic Vertebral Compression Fractures. Baylor Institute of Rehabilitation.
5/09	Isolation and Characterization of Stromal Cells from Human Breast Tissue. University of Texas Health Science Center.
3/06	3/06 Oncogene Signal Expression of Melanoma Tumor Cells. University of Notre Dame.