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    Henry S. Park, MD, MPH

    Professor of Therapeutic Radiology
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    Additional Titles

    Vice Chair for Clinical Research, Health Services Research, and Faculty Development, Therapeutic Radiology

    Chief, Thoracic Radiotherapy Program, Therapeutic Radiology

    Chief, PET-Guided Radiotherapy Program, Therapeutic Radiology

    Assistant Medical Director, Clinical Trials Office, Yale Cancer Center

    Head of Advisory House, Horstmann House, Office of Student Affairs

    Education

    MPH
    Harvard University, Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Decision Science (2012)


    MD
    Yale University (2012)


    BS
    Yale University, Music, Neurobiology (2007)


    Training

    Residency
    Yale New Haven Hospital, Yale School of Medicine (2017)


    Chief Residency
    Yale New Haven Hospital, Yale School of Medicine (2017)


    Internship
    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School (2013)


    About

    Titles

    Professor of Therapeutic Radiology

    Vice Chair for Clinical Research, Health Services Research, and Faculty Development, Therapeutic Radiology; Chief, Thoracic Radiotherapy Program, Therapeutic Radiology; Chief, PET-Guided Radiotherapy Program, Therapeutic Radiology; Assistant Medical Director, Clinical Trials Office, Yale Cancer Center; Head of Advisory House, Horstmann House, Office of Student Affairs

    Biography

    Dr. Henry S. Park is a board-certified radiation oncologist who serves as professor and vice chair for clinical research, health services research, and faculty development for the Department of Therapeutic Radiology at the Yale School of Medicine. He is also chief of the thoracic radiotherapy program and the PET-guided radiotherapy program for the department. For the Yale Cancer Center, he is an assistant medical director of the Clinical Trials Office, where he also leads the radiation oncology committee and is associate leader of the lung clinical research team. For the medical school's Office of Student Affairs, he is the head of Horstmann House, one of the six advisory houses for medical and physician associate students. He has previously held roles as the associate residency program director, medical student electives director, and continuing medical education director for radiation oncology.

    Dr. Henry S. Park received his undergraduate degree from Yale College in 2007, master's degree from the Harvard School of Public Health in 2012, and medical doctorate degree from the Yale School of Medicine in 2012. He completed his internal medicine internship at Harvard Medical School's Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in 2013 before returning to Yale New Haven Hospital for his residency and chief residency in radiation oncology. He joined the Yale faculty in 2017 and was named as associate professor and vice chair in 2022 before being promoted to professor in 2025.

    Dr. Park subspecializes in radiation therapy for cancers of the lung and the head and neck. He leads a wide-ranging research program in clinical trials, real-world evidence, novel radiotherapy technology, and health services. He has co-authored over 200 peer-reviewed original research articles, reviews, book chapters, invited editorials, and practice guidelines. He serves as an oral and written boards examiner for the American Board of Radiology, an associate editor for Advances in Radiation Oncology and American Journal of Clinical Oncology, and an active committee member for the American Society for Radiation Oncology, American Radium Society, SWOG, and NRG. He has been honored with multiple awards for his contributions to patient care, clinical research, medical education, and journal peer reviewing.

    In his spare time, Dr. Park enjoys classical music, sports, and quality time with his wife, two children, and dog.

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    Last Updated on December 05, 2025.

    Appointments

    Education & Training

    Residency
    Yale New Haven Hospital, Yale School of Medicine (2017)
    Chief Residency
    Yale New Haven Hospital, Yale School of Medicine (2017)
    Internship
    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School (2013)
    MPH
    Harvard University, Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Decision Science (2012)
    MD
    Yale University (2012)
    BS
    Yale University, Music, Neurobiology (2007)

    Research

    Overview

    Clinical Trials; Population-based Outcomes; Health Services Utilization; Health Disparities

    Medical Research Interests

    Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung; Head and Neck Neoplasms; Lung Neoplasms; Radiation; Small Cell Lung Carcinoma

    Research at a Glance

    Yale Co-Authors

    Frequent collaborators of Henry S. Park's published research.

    Publications

    2025

    2024

    Clinical Trials

    Academic Achievements & Community Involvement

    Activities

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      American Board of Radiology (ABR)

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      American Radium Society (ARS)

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      American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)

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      ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group

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      NRG Oncology

    Honors

    • honor

      Outstanding Reviewer Award

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      Outstanding Reviewer Award

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      Educator of the Year Award

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      Clinician of the Year Award

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      Outstanding Reviewer Award

    Clinical Care

    Overview

    For Henry S. Park, MD, MPH, building deep and long-lasting relationships with his patients is his favorite part of being a radiation oncologist in the Department of Therapeutic Radiology.

    “Even during our first consultation visits, I appreciate how my patients and their families are brave enough to show me the most vulnerable side of themselves,” says Dr. Park. “It's important for me to understand their goals, fears and hopes before I begin to work with them on creating a personalized treatment plan,” he says. “I take this level of trust seriously.”

    Dr. Park specializes in treating cancer of the lung and the head and neck. He sees patients at the Smilow Cancer Hospital in New Haven, where he uses advanced radiation techniques like stereotactic body radiation therapy, image-guided radiation therapy, and intensity-modulated radiation therapy to treat patients.

    “I try my best to provide high-quality and compassionate care to my patients during this difficult period in their lives,” he says. “And it can be incredibly satisfying.”

    As a professor of therapeutic radiology, vice chair for clinical research, and chief of the Thoracic Radiotherapy Program and the PET-Guided Radiotherapy Program at Yale School of Medicine, he is passionate about being involved in research that may lead to further improvements in cancer care. “My goal for every patient is to use radiation in a customized manner in order to maximize the impact we can do to the cancer and minimize side effects that can affect quality of life,” he says.

    Clinical Specialties

    Therapeutic Radiology; Thoracic Radiotherapy; Head & Neck Radiotherapy

    Fact Sheets

    Board Certifications

    • Radiation Oncology

      Certification Organization
      AB of Radiology
      Original Certification Date
      2018

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    Contacts

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    Locations

    • Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale New Haven

      Academic Office

      35 Park Street, Rm Lower Level 513

      New Haven, CT 06511

      Business Office

      203.200.2659
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