Steve Pantilat

Steven Pantilat is a leading expert in palliative care, a medical field that focuses on improving the quality of life for people with serious illnesses. He is a professor at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), where he also serves as the founding Chief of the Division of Palliative Medicine. His work is dedicated to changing how healthcare is delivered to patients and their families. He is an advocate for innovative programs that provide comfort and support, manage symptoms, and help patients navigate complex medical decisions. Steve is the author of over 100 scientific papers and a book for patients and their families called Life After the Diagnosis: Expert Advice on Living Well with Serious Illness. He was also featured in the Netflix documentary End Game, which followed five people receiving end-of-life care, highlighting the importance of palliative medicine. In addition, he founded the Palliative Care Quality Network, a national organization that works to improve the quality of palliative care across the country.