Samaritan Medical Center Reintroduces Neurosurgery Services with the Opening of Samaritan Neurosurgery and Welcomes Specialist Dr. Stephanie Zyck

Published on: July 3, 2025

Watertown, NY – Samaritan Medical Center is proud to announce the return of local neurosurgery services with the opening of Samaritan Neurosurgery, located at 826 Washington Street, Medical Office Building, 3rd Floor, Watertown, NY 13601.

The practice is led by Dr. Stephanie Zyck, a highly trained neurosurgeon who brings advanced training and a broad range of expertise to the region. Joining Dr. Zyck in providing patient care is Caitlin Winkler, PA, a certified physician assistant. Caitlin will support clinical evaluations, pre- and post-operative care, and assist in coordinating comprehensive treatment plans for patients. Together, this dedicated team will ensure timely, compassionate, and specialized neurosurgical care is available locally.

Neurosurgery is a specialized field of medicine focused on the diagnosis and surgical treatment of disorders affecting the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves. Neurosurgeons treat a wide range of conditions, from brain tumors and spinal disorders to traumatic injuries and vascular abnormalities.

Dr. Zyck earned her medical degree from Northeast Ohio Medical University, completed her neurosurgery residency at SUNY Upstate Medical University, and pursued advanced fellowship training in endovascular neurosurgery, neurotrauma, and neurocritical care. She is currently working toward board certification with the American Board of Neurological Surgery.

“We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Zyck to our medical staff and reintroduce neurosurgical services at Samaritan,” said Dr. Mario Victoria, Samaritan’s Vice President for Medical Affairs and Chief Medical Officer. “Her extensive training and commitment to excellence will be a tremendous asset to our patients and our community.”

“I’m honored to be launching a new neurosurgical practice that brings much-needed, high-quality care to our community,” said Dr. Stephanie Zyck, a board-eligible neurosurgeon. “Our goal is to deliver comprehensive neurosurgical services—from emergency consultations and peri-operative care to ongoing follow-up care in the office setting. I’m excited to collaborate closely with referring providers and am now accepting new patient referrals.”

Patients and referring providers can learn more about services and appointment scheduling by visiting: samaritanhealth.com/neurosurgery.

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Dr. Stephanie Zyck, Neurosurgeon