Kevin Pak, MD

Attending Physiatrist

"I am dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of painful musculoskeletal conditions using cutting-edge technologies. My goals are always to minimize paine, restore function, and improve quality of life for my patients."

Specialties

• Physical medicine and rehabilitation
• Sports medicine
• Interventional spine injections
• Image-guided joint and soft tissue injections
• EMG/NCS - electromyogram and nerve conduction studies

About

Dr. Pak is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Orthopedic Surgery at Weill Cornell Medicine.

Dr. Pak grew up in Elmhurst, Jackson Heights, and Bayside. he chose to practice here because it is like coming home for him. In fact, he still gets his haircut in the neighborhood.

Dr. Pak has a twin brother.

Why this practice?

"Earlier in my career, I tried working in academic medicine and then in private practice. I find this practice to be a nice blend between the two types of settings."

Why Orthopedics?

"I like the technical aspect of doing spine injections without having to spend all day in the operating room.."

Education/Training

Undergraduate School
SUNY Binghamton, 1998
Medical School
SUNY Downstate College of Medicine, 2004
Internship
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, 2005
Residency
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, 2008
Fellowship
Weill Cornell Hospital for Special Surgery, 2009

Board Certification

• Physical Medicine
• Rehabilitation Sports Medicine

Awards and Honors

• Castle Connolly Top Doctor 2013, 2015
• Visiting Faculty Honoree, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, SUNY Downstate Medical Center, 2013
• Faculty Honoree, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, SUNY Downstate Medical Center, 2011, 2012