It is with profound sorrow that we report the passing of Dr. Gabor B. Racz, a world-renowned physician, innovator, and educator, who died peacefully in 2025 at the age of 88. A towering figure in the field of interventional pain management, Dr. Racz’s pioneering spirit and lifelong dedication to alleviating suffering have left an indelible mark on medicine and on the countless lives he touched.
Born in 1937, Dr. Racz devoted his career to improving the treatment of chronic pain, a mission that culminated in innovations that have become foundational to modern pain management. Chief among these was the development of the Racz Catheter and the epidural lysis of adhesions procedure, now widely known as the Racz Procedure—a groundbreaking technique that has restored comfort and mobility to patients worldwide.
As the visionary behind Epimed, Dr. Racz not only brought critical technologies to the field but also established an enduring platform for clinical advancement and physician education. His work did not stop in the lab or operating room—he was a global mentor, shaping the next generation of pain specialists through hands-on instruction, impassioned advocacy, and the globally respected Racz Lab workshops.
Colleagues and former students describe Dr. Racz not only as a genius of his field but also as a deeply compassionate man who listened intently, treated patients with dignity, and never lost sight of the human side of medicine.
“Dr. Racz changed the way we think about pain—how we treat it, how we study it, and how we care for those who suffer from it,” one colleague shared. “But more than that, he changed us. He was our teacher, our friend, and our inspiration.”
Dr. Racz’s legacy endures through the ongoing work of Epimed, the international pain community he helped shape, and the countless procedures performed every day using the methods he championed. His family and the Epimed team remain committed to his vision: to minimize risk and improve outcomes—for every patient, every time.
As the medical world mourns this extraordinary loss, we extend our deepest condolences to Dr. Racz’s family, friends, and the many physicians whose lives and careers were shaped by his wisdom and generosity.
Dr. Gabor B. Racz, thank you—for your vision, your compassion, and the lasting path you paved toward healing.
