Dr. Paul J Zak M.D.
Orthopedist | Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine
7800 66th St Suite 302 Pinellas Park FL, 33781About
Dr. Paul Zak is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Pinellas Park, FL. Dr. Zak specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Zak tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
Education and Training
Loyola Univ of Chicago Stritch Sch of Med, Maywood Il 1984
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Surgical management of spinal stenosis.
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- The neurobiology of trust.
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- Neuroactive hormones and interpersonal trust: international evidence.
- Oxytocin increases generosity in humans.
- The neurobiology of trust.
- Empathy toward strangers triggers oxytocin release and subsequent generosity.
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- Oxytocin infusion increases charitable donations regardless of monetary resources.
- A combination of dopamine genes predicts success by professional Wall Street traders.
- Massage increases oxytocin and reduces adrenocorticotropin hormone in humans.
- Effects of a 10-day oxytocin trial in older adults on health and well-being.
- Oxytocin increases the influence of public service advertisements.
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