MenuTristan Zhang, MD
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 Eligible 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 |
| 2017-2018 | Foundation Medical Group Addiction Clinic Moonlighting Physician |
Dallas, TX |
| 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. |
