Philosophy of Care

Dr. Pak seamlessly integrates the art of holistic traditional medicine with the science of cutting-edge modern medicine and aesthetics.

We start with the simple truth that skincare is a vital element of healthy living and aging gracefully.

Dr. Pak believes that experiencing positive changes in our appearance and sense of well-being can empower us to sustain healthy lifestyle choices.

With over 25 years of experience in Medical & Aesthetic Dermatology and Integrative Medicine, Dr. Pak meets her patients wherever they are on their self-care journey.

On Skincare

Dr. Pak carefully curated her professional skincare line to complement in-office treatments and to help her patients develop and maintain a gentle and effective skincare regimen that also adapts easily to meet their changing needs.

Credentials & Background

Dr. Pak is a graduate of Cornell University and Weill Cornell Medical College, where she earned her membership in Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society.

She completed an Internal Medicine Internship at Yale-New Haven Hospital, followed by a Dermatology Residency at UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas.

Before establishing her private practice in New York City, Dr. Pak completed a Clinical Research Fellowship in Dermatopharmacology at NYU Medical Center. Her academic work has been published in prestigious peer-reviewed journals, and she has served as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Dermatology at New York Presbyterian - Columbia University Medical Center.

Staying true to her Korean heritage, which has deep roots in traditional healing arts, Dr. Pak returned to “school” in 2011 and completed Medical Acupuncture training at The Harvard Medical School-sponsored International Structural Acupuncture Course for Physicians. Dr. Pak’s life-long love of learning and desire to practice mind-body medicine then led her to a formal fellowship program in Integrative Medicine with The Academy of Integrative Health & Medicine.

Dr. Pak is board-certified by both the American Board of Dermatology and the American Board of Integrative Medicine — unique qualifications that reflect her commitment to evidence-based medicine with holistic & integrative approach to patient care.

Press Mentions

Dr. Pak has been featured in Allure, Marie Claire, and other leading health & beauty publications, where she is recognized for her straightforward insights and patient-first approach. In addition to shaping the conversation around modern dermatology and skincare, she has served as a panel judge and expert contributor for numerous beauty and wellness features, further establishing her as a trusted voice in the field.