Steven Drabek

Dr. Steve Drabek transforms healthcare through his unique "comfortologist" approach, combining 40 years of medical expertise with personal experience as both physician and patient. Board-certified in Family Medicine and Hospice/Palliative Medicine, he specializes in chronic pain management and compassionate end-of-life care. After surviving esophageal cancer at thirty and living with chronic pain since 1996, Dr. Drabek developed an empathetic approach to medicine that emphasizes patient dignity, clear communication, and whole-person treatment. His presentations draw from both sides of healthcare to help professionals rediscover the profound human connection at the heart of healing. Author of "The Comfortologist," Dr. Drabek has received numerous accolades including Family Physician of the Year and the Friend of Nursing Award. His talks provide practical strategies for translating complex medical information into accessible insights that transform patient care and outcomes.

Dr. Steve Drabek bridges the gap between clinical expertise and patient experience, drawing from his 40-year medical career and personal journey as a cancer survivor living with chronic pain. As a board-certified specialist in both Family Medicine and Hospice/Palliative Care, he created the concept of "comfortology" – a whole-person approach that prioritizes dignity and understanding in healthcare. His award-winning work, recognized with accolades like Family Physician of the Year and the Humanitarian Award, focuses on transforming how healthcare professionals communicate with patients facing serious illness. Dr. Drabek's presentations offer rare insights from both sides of medicine, helping audiences master the art of translating complex medical information into compassionate, accessible guidance.

Having faced his own mortality at thirty and lived with chronic pain for decades, Dr. Steve Drabek brings an extraordinary dual perspective to healthcare discussions. His 40 years in medicine, combined with personal experience as a patient, shaped his revolutionary "comfortologist" approach that has transformed end-of-life and chronic pain care in Oklahoma. Board-certified in both Family and Hospice/Palliative Medicine, Dr. Drabek developed innovative techniques for patient communication that earned him recognition as Family Physician of the Year and the Friend of Nursing Award. His method emphasizes translating complex medical concepts into language that empowers patients and families to make informed decisions during critical moments.