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
Truncal acne, which refers to acne that occurs on the trunk of the body (such as the chest and back), may require a slightly different treatment approach than facial acne. This is because the skin on ...
Isotretinoin, previously marketed as Accutane, is a medication that is used to treat severe cystic acne that has not responded to other treatments. Isotretinoin is a form of vitamin A and works by ...
Atopic dermatitis and eczema are often used interchangeably, but they are not exactly the same thing. Atopic dermatitis is a type of eczema.Eczema is a general term that refers to a group of condition...
Dry skin can be caused by a variety of factors, such as cold weather, low humidity, harsh soaps, and certain medical conditions. Here are some tips for treating dry skin:Moisturize: Moisturizing is th...
Atopic dermatitis, also known as eczema, is a chronic, inflammatory skin condition that causes dry, itchy, and scaly skin. The condition is characterized by symptoms such as:Dry, itchy skin: The skin ...
Education & Training
- Residency: National Capital Consortium
- Internship: Walter Reed Army Medical Center
- Medical School: Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences