Dr. Hon Pak, MD
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About Dr. Hon Pak, MD
Hon Pak, MD is a board-certified dermatologist and leader in teledermatology providing care to patients in Maryland.
Dr. Pak was formerl the first physician Chief Information Officer for the U.S. Army Medical Department (AMEDD). While a staff dermatologist at Barquist Army Community Clinic, he served as the chief medical information officer (CMIO) and chief information officer (CIO) of the Army Medical Department (AMEDD) that provides healthcare to 9.5 million Army and DoD beneficiaries worldwide. Dr. Pak also served as an Associate Program Director for one of largest dermatology residency programs in San Antonio, Texas for three years.
Dr. Pak is internationally recognized as a leader and innovator in the field of telemedicine and healthcare IT. He has conducted extensive research and published numerous articles, chapters, and books on telemedicine, teledermatology, and dermatology. Moreover, he is on the editorial board for Journal of Telemedicine and eHealth and a frequent reviewer for the Journal of American Medical Association (JAMA).
Dr. Pak is AAD’s representative to the Physician Electronic Health Record Consortium and is a former President of the Association of Military Dermatologists and the American Telemedicine Association (ATA).
Patient Education Resources
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Education & Training
- Residency: National Capital Consortium
- Internship: Walter Reed Army Medical Center
- Medical School: Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences