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Henry S. Park, MD, MPH

Associate Professor of Therapeutic Radiology
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Additional Titles

Vice Chair for Clinical Research, 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, Purple House, Office of Student Affairs

Education

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


MD
Yale University (2012)


Training

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


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


About

Titles

Associate Professor of Therapeutic Radiology

Vice Chair for Clinical Research, 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, Purple House, Office of Student Affairs

Biography

Dr. Henry S. Park is a board-certified radiation oncologist who serves as associate professor, vice chair for clinical research, chief of thoracic radiotherapy, and chief of PET-guided radiotherapy for the Department of Therapeutic Radiology at the Yale School of Medicine. For the Yale Cancer Center, he is an assistant medical director of the Clinical Trials Office, through which he 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 one of the six advisory houses. He has previously held roles as the associate residency program director, medical student electives director, and continuing medical education director for radiation oncology.

Dr. Park received his undergraduate degree from Yale College, master's degree from the Harvard School of Public Health, and medical doctorate degree from the Yale School of Medicine. He completed his internal medicine internship at Harvard Medical School's Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center before returning to Yale New Haven Hospital for his residency and chief residency in radiation oncology.

Dr. Park subspecializes in radiation therapy for lung cancer and head and neck cancer, maintaining a busy clinical practice in New Haven. He leads a wide-ranging research program in clinical trials, real-world evidence, and health services. He has co-authored over 135 peer-reviewed original research articles and 45 reviews, book chapters, invited editorials, and practice guidelines. He serves as an oral and written boards examiner for the American Board of Radiology and as an active committee member for the American Society for Radiation Oncology, American Radium Society, SWOG, ECOG-ACRIN, and NRG. He has been honored with multiple awards for his contributions to patient care, clinical research, and medical education.

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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

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

Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)

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

2024

2023

Clinical Trials

Academic Achievements & Community Involvement

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    Frontiers in Oncology

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    American Board of Radiology (ABR)

  • activity

    American Radium Society (ARS)

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    American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)

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    ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group

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 an associate professor of therapeutic radiology and vice chair for clinical research 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 damage 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

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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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