A nationally experienced osteopathic physician speaker bringing a practical, humane, and innovative perspective to healthcare leadership, patient activation, empathy, and community-centered care.
Steven Kamajian, DO, CMD, FACOFP brings a distinctive perspective to healthcare because he has spent his career working across the settings where care is most urgently needed.
A board-certified family practice specialist, Dr. Kamajian has spent more than 30 years serving patients across the full lifespan, including care in hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and hospice settings.
He is also the Founder and Chief Medical Officer of Westminster Free Clinic, where he helped bring the medical home model to low-income and hard-to-reach patient populations long before healthcare reform and accountable care became national priorities.
Dr. Kamajian’s presentations connect evidence, experience, leadership, and real-world innovation in healthcare delivery.
Disruptive physician behavior undermines patient confidence, teamwork, safety, workforce morale, and the cost-effective delivery of care. This program challenges physicians to take the lead in addressing disruptive conduct and strengthening professional culture.
This course trains healthcare physicians in current evidence supporting empathetic engagement skills in patient care. The program is designed to improve the patient experience, quality and satisfaction, population health, and the clinician experience.
What innovations become possible when healthcare teams are invited to activate patients in new ways? Dr. Kamajian explores literature and real-world examples showing how disruptive innovation can improve patient activation and health.
With chronic conditions increasing, healthcare systems need care models that improve outcomes. Dr. Kamajian illustrates how Westminster Free Clinic’s patient-centered medical home model remained effective for underserved populations.
Dr. Kamajian brings courage and creativity to conversations about healthcare leadership, economics, osteopathic organizations, future trends, and the future of osteopathic family medicine.
As of 2009, 276 former high school volunteers from Dr. Kamajian’s free clinics had graduated from medical schools, with more than 400 others graduating from college, law school, and graduate programs. His work instills a lifelong commitment to service.
This lecture outlines how family physicians can effectively recognize and manage the specific chronic and acute medical conditions most prevalent in special education student populations.
This lecture explores the inflammasome, a cytosolic multiprotein complex of the innate immune system that acts as an intracellular sensor for pathogens and cellular stress. Dr. Kamajian details how its activation triggers the maturation of pro-inflammatory cytokines, including IL-1β and IL-18, and induces pyroptosis, driving both critical host defenses and chronic inflammatory diseases.
Dr. Kamajian has authored academic, peer-reviewed, trade, and professional commentary on osteopathic medicine, physician well-being, healthcare leadership, environmental health, patient-centered care, mentorship, and the human side of medical practice.
His work with the homeless and working poor through shelter programs and free medical clinics has been highlighted by outlets including Ventura County Star, Los Angeles Times, Family Circle Magazine, and Medical Economics.
“It was delightful to have you at the Think Tank! Thanks for your stimulating presentation, your insightful comments, your probing questions, and your presence.” Dr. Lilya Wagner, CFRE, Director
“Dr. Kamajian always presents a thought-provoking, relevant presentation, designed to engage the audience. Not only have I had the pleasure of hearing Dr. Kamajian speak, but I have requested him to speak at meetings that I have chaired.” Alesia J. Wagner, DO, FACOFP
Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, Touro University California College of Osteopathic Medicine
Generally, presentations are structured as a 45–50 minute speech followed by a short Q&A session. Exceptions can be made when necessary.
Preferred setup includes a podium and wireless lavalier microphone.
The sponsoring organization is responsible for airfare, ground transportation, and a hotel with internet connection. Dr. Kamajian travels from the Los Angeles, California area.
To inquire about availability, please include your name, organization, email address, potential dates and times, and preferred topic or program format.