Samuel H Zinner, MD

Samuel H Zinner, MD

Neurodevelopmental Pediatrics

On staff since January 2003

Academic Title: Professor, Pediatrics

Research Center: Center for Clinical and Translational Research

"I enjoy building relationships with kids and their families to help discover how a patients unique strengths and challenges affect all members of their families, both individually and collectively. This family-centered emphasis is core to developmental and behavioral pediatrics. The opportunity to share so closely in families interests and concerns is my greatest privilege as a physician, whether addressing learning differences, social behaviors, tics or other developmental and behavioral features."

    • A Prosser, WA 04.30.14

      Dr. Zinner saw my son for advice/diagnosis for Tourettes. He was very resourceful. One of the best doctors we have seen to date.

    • Hyung-Goo Augusta, GA 10.07.13

      I had an opportunity to get his advice and opinion on autism, since I have been working on gene discovery of autism and intellectual disability. He is a very resourceful, kind, compassionate, and seasoned researcher and I definitely recommend him if your child has autism. Associate Professor Human Molecular Genetics Georgia Regents University

    • Marie Marysville, WA 07.26.12

      My son has been seeing Dr Zinner for the past eight years. I always leave feeling like he took enough time to meet with us and answer our questions, and gives us good advice. I recommend this doctor!

    • Holly Bothell, WA 02.04.11

      Dr. Zinner has been a wonderful resource for me and my family. He is so thorough and is willing to go the extra mile to get answers!

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  • Award Name Award Description Awarded By Award Date
    SEATTLE TOP DOCTOR - 2022 Seattle Magazine 2022
    SEATTLE TOP DOCTOR - 2021 Seattle Magazine 2021 - 2021
    Seattle Top Doctor Seattle Magazine 2020 - 2020
    Seattle Top Doctor - 2019 Seattle Magazine 2019
    SEATTLE'S TOP DOCTOR - 2018 Seattle Magazine 2018
    SEATTLE'S TOP DOCTOR - 2017 Seattle Magazine 2017
    SEATTLE'S TOP DOCTOR - 2016 Seattle Magazine 2016
    "Top Doctors - General Pediatrics" Seattle Met Magazine 2012
    U.S. News Top Doctor U.S. News and World Report 2012
    "Top Doc - Pediatrics" Seattle Magazine 2011
    "Top Doctors - General Pediatrics" Seattle Met Megazine 2011
    "Top Doc - Pediatrics" Seattle Magazine 2010
    national Health Information Award (Bronze) for Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics Community referral Directory - metropolitan St. Louis 2001

  • Manuscripts in Refereed Journals

    • Conelea CA, Woods DW, Zinner SH, Budman CL, Murphy TK, Scahill LD, Compton SN, Walkup JT
      The impact of Tourette Syndrome in adults: results from the Tourette Syndrome impact survey
      22052430 Community Ment Health J., 2013 : 49(1)110-120
    • Lewin AB, Storch EA, Conelea CA, Woods DW, Zinner SH, Budman CL, Scahill LD, Compton SN, Walkup JT, Murphy TK
      The roles of anxiety and depression in connecting tic severity and functional impairment.
      20889290 Journal of anxiety disorders, 2011 March : 164-8
    • Rosenfeld JA, Lacassie Y, El-Khechen D, Escobar LF, Reggin J, Heuer C, Chen E, Jenkins LS, Collins AT, Zinner S, Babcock M, Morrow B, Schultz RA, Torchia BS, Ballif BC, Tsuchiya KD, Shaffer LG
      New cases and refinement of the critical region in the 1q41q42 microdeletion syndrome.
      20951845 European journal of medical genetics, 2011 Jan. : 42-9
    • Conelea CA, Woods DW, Zinner SH, Budman C, Murphy T, Scahill LD, Compton SN, Walkup J
      Exploring the Impact of Chronic Tic Disorders on Youth: Results from the Tourette Syndrome Impact Survey.
      21046225 Child psychiatry and human development, 2010 Oct.
    • Mink JW, Zinner SH
      Movement disorders ii: chorea, dystonia, myoclonus, and tremor.
      20595442 Pediatrics in review / American Academy of Pediatrics, 2010 July : 287-94; quiz 295
    • Zinner SH, Mink JW
      Movement disorders I: tics and stereotypies.
      20516234 Pediatrics in review / American Academy of Pediatrics, 2010 June : 223-33
    • Zinner SH, Coffey BJ
      Developmental and behavioral disorders grown up: Tourette's disorder.
      19996902 Journal of developmental and behavioral pediatrics : JDBP, 2009 Dec. : 560-73
    • Freeman RD, Zinner SH, Müller-Vahl KR, Fast DK, Burd LJ, Kano Y, Rothenberger A, Roessner V, Kerbeshian J, Stern JS, Jankovic J, Loughin T, Janik P, Shady G, Robertson MM, Lang AE, Budman C, Magor A, Bruun R, Berlin CM Jr
      Coprophenomena in Tourette syndrome.
      19183216 Developmental medicine and child neurology, 2009 March : 218-27
    • Zinner SH, Batanian JR
      Second reported patient with del(1)(p32.1p32.3) and similar clinical features suggesting a recognizable chromosomal syndrome.
      12955770 American journal of medical genetics. Part A, 2003 Oct. : 164-7

    Other Publications

    • Dietrich A, Fernandez TV, King RA, State MW, Tischfield JA, Hoekstra PJ, Heiman GA, TIC Genetics Collaborative Group
      The Tourette International Collaborative Genetics (TIC Genetics) study, finding the genes causing Tourette syndrome: objectives and methods.
      24771252 European child & adolescent psychiatry, 2015 Feb. : 24(2)141-51 PMCID:PMC4209328
    • Bitsko RH, Holbrook JR, Visser SN, Mink JW, Zinner SH, Ghandour RM, Blumberg SJ
      A national profile of Tourette syndrome, 2011-2012.
      24906033 Journal of developmental and behavioral pediatrics : JDBP, 2014 June : 35(5)317-22
    • Bitsko RH, Holbrook JR, Visser SN, Mink JW, Zinner SH, Ghandour RM, Blumberg SJ
      A national profile of Tourette syndrome, 2011-2012.
      24906033 Journal of developmental and behavioral pediatrics : JDBP, 2014 June : 35(5)317-22
    • Bitsko RH, Holbrook JR, Visser SN, Mink JW, Zinner SH, Ghandour RM, Blumberg SJ
      A national profile of Tourette syndrome, 2011-2012.
      24906033 Journal of developmental and behavioral pediatrics : JDBP, 2014 June : 35(5)317-22
    • Myers EF, Zinner SH
      Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and co-occurring tics
      Contemporary Pediatrics, 2013 : 30(4)24-37
    • Maxim RA, Zinner SH, Matsuo H, Prosser TM, Fete M, Leet TL, Fete TJ
      Psychoeducational characteristics of children with hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia
      22536143 ScientificWorldJournal., 2012
    • 20. Zinner SH, Conelea CA, Glew GM, Woods DW, Budman CL
      Peer victimization in youth with Tourette syndrome and other chronic tic disorders
      21879319 Child Psychiatry and Human Development, 2012 : 43(1)124-36
    • Zinner S, Erdie-Lalena C
      Living with Tourette syndrome
      A Familys Guide to Tourette Syndrome, 2012
    • Zinner SH, Walker WO
      Child and Adolescent Development and Behavior
      Oxford American Handbook of Pediatrics, 2009 : 627-662
    • Zinner S, Trimm F, Weitzman C, Kim S
      The Global Failure: Barriers in DBP residency training survey of rotation directors
      Society for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, 2009
    • Zinner SH
      Tics and Tourette Syndrome
      The Child: An Encyclopedic Companion, 2009

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  • Presentations Title Event Location Date
    Tourette's Disorder and Comorbid Conditions Driscoll Children's Hospital, Department of Pediatrics Corpus Cristi, Texas Jan. 2013
    Tourette's Disorder and Comorbid Conditions University of Washington, Department of Neurology Seattle, Washington June 2012
    Tourette's Disorder and Comorbid Conditions University of Iowa, Department of Pediatrics Iowa City, Iowa March 2012
    Tourette's Disorder and Comorbid Conditions 46th Annual Uniformed Services Pediatric Seminar (American Academy of Pediatrics) Seattle, WA March 2012
    Tourette's Disorder and Comorbid Conditions University of South Alabama Mobile, Alabama Jan. 2012
    Tourette's Disorder and Comorbid Conditions Howard University Department of Pediatrics Washington, D.C. Feb. 2011
    Tourette's Disorder and Comorbid Conditions Tufts Medical Center, Department of Pediatrics Boston, Massachusetts Sept. 2010
    Tourette's Disorder and Comorbid Conditions American Speech, Language and Hearing Association Las Vegas, Nevada July 2010
    Tourette's Disorder and Comorbid Conditions Mercy Children's Hospital, Department of Pediatrics Kansas City, Missouri June 2010
    Tourette Syndrome and Comorbid Conditions University of Texas, Dell Children's Medical Center Austin, Texas May 2010
    Tourette Disorder and Comorbid Conditions University of Arizona School of Medicine Tucson, Arizona May 2010
    Tourette's Disorder and Comorbid Conditions Beaumont Children's Hospital Detroit, Michigan May 2010
    Tourette Disorder and Comorbid Conditions National Black Association of Speech, Language and Hearing Tampa, FL April 2010
    Tourette Disorder and Comorbid Conditions Louisiana State University, Dep't of Pediatrics New Orleans, Louisiana April 2010
    Tourette Disorder and Comorbid Conditions Tulane University, Department of Pediatrics New Orleans April 2010
    Tourette Disorder and Comorbid Conditions Memorial University Medical Center, Dept of Pediatrics Savannah, Georgia Feb. 2010
    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Tourette Syndrome Association University of Washington & Seattle Children's Hospital Seattle, WA Jul 1, 2009
    Tourette Disorder and Comorbid Conditions Grand Rounds - Northwestern University - Children’s Memorial Hospital Chicago, IL Jul 1, 2009
    Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics and Medical Home From ASD to TD Early Learning Conference Seattle, WA Jun 1, 2009
    Applied Behavior Analysis The Legacy of the University of Washington Core Seminar Series Seattle, WA May 1, 2009
    Medical Underpinnings of Autism Spectrum Disorders Council for Exceptional Children Annual Convention & Expo Seattle, WA Apr 1, 2009
    Tourette Disorder and Comorbid Conditions Grand Rounds - Hurley Medical Center Dept of Pediatrics Flint, Michigan Apr 1, 2009
    Medical Underpinnings of Autism Spectrum Disorders Portland State University - Department of Speech & Hearing Sciences Portland, OR Apr 1, 2009
    Tourette Disorder and Comorbid Conditions Grand Rounds - Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital Grand Rapids, MI Apr 1, 2009
    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Tourette Syndrome Association Colorado Academy of Family Physicians Colorado Springs, CO Apr 1, 2009
    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Tourette Syndrome Association Sacred Heart Medical Center Eugene, OR Feb 1, 2009
    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Tourette Syndrome Association Big Mountain Medical Conference Whitefish, MT Feb 1, 2009
    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Tourette Syndrome Association Kadlec Medical Center Richland, WA Jan 1, 2009
    Tourette Disorder and Comorbid Conditions University of Washington – Department of Psychiatry, Division of Child & Adolescent Seattle, WA Jan 1, 2009

Overview

Board Certification(s)

Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics

Medical/Professional School

University Of California San Diego Medical Center, San Diego, CA

Residency

Kaiser Permanente at Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA

Fellowship

Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA

Research Description

My research focuses on epidemiology, quality of life, and behavioral management of Tourette syndrome.

Research Focus Area

Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, Chronic Conditions / Special Health Care Needs