Dr. Steven Drabek, MD
Hospice & Palliative Medicine*
40+ years of experience
Dr. Steven Drabek, MD is a hospice & palliative medicine internist in Norman, OK and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center - Oklahoma City in 1984. He is affiliated with SSM Health St Anthony Hospital-Oklahoma City. He is not accepting new patients.
3.2 Star Rating
Based on 27 reviews 3.2 Star Rating (27 reviews)
Practice
4251 28th Ave NW Norman, OK 73069Make an Appointment
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Dr. Drabek's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Drabek
3.2
27 ratings, 9 with a written review
| 5 star | 52% | 52% |
| 4 star | 0% | 0% |
| 3 star | 4% | 4% |
| 2 star | 4% | 4% |
| 1 star | 41% | 41% |
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What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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HobieCat – Nov 05, 2022
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Dr. Drabek treats me with respect and he shows genuine concern over my health care. His honest, good hearted nature makes me actually look forward to doctor visits.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Tiffany Walker – Aug 17, 2021
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He is always willing to listen to my thoughts and suggestions. He is highly educated and very empathetic. I have received the best care possible with him.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Jeff W. in Oklahoma City, OK – Jun 10, 2019
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My last visit, on March 27, 2019 is my last time seeing Dr. Drabek. I have put up with not only him but his rude staff! Dr. Tries to put words in my mouth to fit his agenda- not my problems! Took me off of OXY 80,s due to ins. He kept trying to talk me into quitting before this happened. Now I’m on some worthless med called XTampa ER. Worthless stuff. Only gave me a few more
15’s. He’s told me all antidepressants work the same, etc! Think he may be losing it at his age!
What went well
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What could be improved
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Apr 01, 2019
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He is the best Family Medicine/Pain Management Doctor I have seen once my last PCP retired. I would recommend him to all of my friends!!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 24, 2019
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I always find Dr. Drabek patient and ready to listen. He is very understanding of my physical problems and respectful of my feelings. Dr. Drabek always offers practical solutions for my health problems if an RX is not what I need. When calling for a refill, his office will usually call me within about an hour telling me the pharmacy has been notified. Very importantly to me, he has a sense of humor, which always makes me feel better when Ieaving than I did upon arriving.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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LeAnn Cottman in Okla. City, OK – Jun 25, 2018
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Dr Drabek was very rude. My first appt he said it was God who gave me cancer. After 3 months, he was still confused about what my problem was. Every time I said I was having trouble
doing something, he would say I just didn't want help. The last visit I said I wasn't sure why he didn't believe me and he was furious
saying "I never said I didn't
believe you"
He was so confused and very condescending.
What went well
- Staff friendliness
What could be improved
- Office environment
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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May 26, 2018
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He told me there is nothing that you can do for fibromyalgia (although I insisted that my back issue is something different) and no medicines are effective for it. The only thing to do is execersise and push trough the pain. He did recommended physical therapy which I agree with. He sent me out of the office with a very grim outlook on my future. Thank goodness he was my second opinion and I have found another doctor who wants to try injections to actually help the pain.
What went well
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
- Wait times
What could be improved
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Mar 30, 2018
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I initiated reducing my 6 mg dosage on a controlled substance for anxiety. He reduced my dosage 1 mg per day. I had horrible with drawl. When I called about it I was told he wouldn't raise it to wean me off gradually. I was told by my new doctor I could've had seizures & died with such a drastic reduction. I had no idea. I trusted him since he has a medical professional. I would not recommend him to anyone.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
15 others found this helpful
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Oklahoma City, OK – Mar 21, 2017
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About Me
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care philosophy
I provide home palliative care for homebound patients using advanced practice registered nursing staff. I provide care and oversee their treatment. I also use my personal and professional experiences to provide public speaking about pain management...read morebiography
36 years of experience with a listening approach to care and my personal experience as a patient, which is invaluable. Help patients make informed decisions about their own care. I retired from office practice in June 2023 and am currently...read moreHospice & Palliative Medicine
Pain Management
Family Medicine
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Family Practice Recertification
2017Hospice Medical Director Board Certification
2016Tulsa Med Cll
Residency Hospital, 1987Tulsa Medical College
Internship Hospital, 1985University Of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center - Oklahoma City
Medical School, 1984Southwestern Oklahoma State University. Weatherford, Oklahoma
Undergraduate School, 1980
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine
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†Self designated
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How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
83%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% lower than the national average
77%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% higher than the national average
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