- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Julie Paik
Professional Titles
- Director of Clinical Trials at the Johns Hopkins Myositis Center
- Co-Director, Johns Hopkins Myositis Center
Primary Academic Title
Associate Professor of Medicine
Background
Dr. Julie Paik completed her medical school training at the George Washington University School of Medicine in Washington, DC. She then completed her residency and chief residency at UCLA-Cedars-Sinai/VA Medical Center in Los Angeles, California.
She completed rheumatology fellowship at Johns Hopkins and joined the faculty in 2013. She currently sees patients at the Johns Hopkins Myositis Center and Scleroderma Center. Her research interests are in myositis and scleroderma or overlap myositis. She also has a special interest in novel therapeutics in refractory dermatomyositis.
This provider is registered with the Florida Department of Health to perform telehealth services for patients in Florida.
Centers and Institutes
Clinical Trial Keywords
Dermatomyositis, Scleroderma
Clinical Trials Summary
Dr. Paik is a principal investigator in the study of tofacitinib in refractory dermatomyositis. She is also a co-investigator in other trials in scleroderma and myositis.
Research Interests
Myositis, dermatomyositis, scleroderma, scleroderma associated myopathy
Research Summary
Muscle disease in scleroderma is common and is associated with poor outcomes such as disability and sudden cardiac death. We have developed a sub-cohort of weak scleroderma patients and are beginning to study the mechanisms driving muscle disease and also interventions to halt or improve strength in this special group of patients.
My secondary research interest is in novel therapeutics in refractory dermatomyositis. In particular, I am interested in JAK inhibitor therapy in refractory dermatomyositis and have led a pilot study of tofacitinib in refractory dermatomyositis.
Selected Publications
Paik JJ, Casciola-Rosen L, Shin JY, Albayda J, Tiniakou E, Leung DG, Gutierrez-Alamillo L, Perin J, Florea L, Antonescu C, Leung SG, Purwin G, Koenig A, Christopher-Stine L. Study of tofacitinib in refractory dermatomyositis (STIR): An open label pilot study of 10 patients. Arthritis Rheumatology 2020 Dec 1. doi:10.1002/art.41602 online ahead of print
Paik JJ, Wigley FM, Lloyd TE, Corse AM, Casciola-Rosen L, Shah AA, Boin F, Hummers LK, Mammen AL. The spectrum of muscle histopathologic findings in 42 weak scleroderma patients. Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken). 2015 May 18. Doi:10.1002/acr.22620
Paik JJ, Wigley FM, Shah AA, Corse AM, Casciola-Rosen L, Hummers LK, Mammen AL. Association of fibrosing myopathy in systemic sclerosis and higher mortality. Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken) 2017 Nov: 69 (11): 1764-1770
Paik JJ. Muscle disease in scleroderma. Curr Opin Rheumatol. 2018 Nove; 30(6):576-580
Baig SS and Paik JJ. Inflammatory muscle disease- an update. Best Pract Res Clin Rheumatol. 2020 Feb; 34(1):101484
Honors
- Diplomate, American Board of Internal Medicine
- Diplomate, American Board of Internal Medicine - Rheumatology
- Early Investigator Award, Doris Duke Foundation, 1/1/17
- Clinical to Research Transition Award, Arthritis Foundation, 1/1/13
Graduate Program Affiliations
GTPCI (Graduate Training Program of Clinical Investigation)
Memberships
- American College of Rheumatology
- International Myositis Assessment and Clinical Research
Professional Activities
Diversity Council, Member
Locations
- Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
- 5501 Hopkins Bayview Circle, Floor 1, Baltimore, MD 21224
- phone: 443-997-1552
- fax: 410-550-1033
- Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
- 4940 Eastern Avenue, Bayview Medical Offices, Level 01 (G), Clinic 5, Baltimore, MD 21224
- phone: 443-997-1552
- fax: 410-550-1033
Expertise
Education
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Fellowship, Rheumatology, 2013Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Residency, Internal Medicine, 2010The George Washington University School of Medicine
Medical Education, MD, 2006Board Certifications
Rheumatology
American Board of Internal Medicine, 2022Insurance
- Aetna
- CareFirst
- Cigna
- First Health
- Geisinger Health Plan
- HealthSmart/Accel
- Humana
- Johns Hopkins Health Plans
- MultiPlan
- Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
- Point Comfort Underwriters
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- UnitedHealthcare
- Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)
Ratings & Reviews
5 out of 5
103 ratings, 39 reviewsThe Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on the national CG-CAHPS Medical Practice patient experience survey through Press Ganey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Comments are also gathered from our CG-CAHPS Medical Practice Survey through Press Ganey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/16/2025
Dr. Paik is an excellent doctor; we have a ten-year relationship.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/9/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/2/2025
Dr Paik is perhaps the best doctor that I have ever worked with.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/19/2024
Dr Paik is perhaps the best physician I have ever had. Her knowledge, bedside manner and her ability to explain and relate is remarkable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/12/2024
I am very pleased of my provider, Dr. Paik. She takes her time with me and asks me through questions. She always has the right answers to my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/12/2024
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/5/2024
Dr. Paik was thorough, informative, friendly and approachable. Could not have asked for a better experience with a physician. The same can be said of [staff].
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/7/2024
Very knowledgeable with my disease, good listener and very thorough when checking my body for issues.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/7/2024
Dr Paik is phenomenal and a true partner in my treatment. She is thorough, caring and respectful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/10/2024
The provider was great. The lady who booked my my 19/10/24 appointment was very understanding, but the prior assistance for scheduling my appointment were not compassionate about my recent breast cancer diagnosis to get me in earlier than 3 months out.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/3/2024
Was very polite and involved in exam
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/26/2024
She put all the other employees to shame. Thoughtful and professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/19/2024
Excellent Doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/12/2024
Smart, personable, thorough
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/12/2024
Fantastic visit. I am very grateful. Friendliest and nicest people I have ever met at a medical office.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/29/2024
The best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/29/2024
Dr. Paik is excellent, friendly, down to earth
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/22/2024
Thought she was very through and caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/8/2024
Dr. Paik is an excellent medical professional!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/1/2024
Excellent, caring, knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/24/2024
Dr. Paik is an excellent provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/18/2024
The provider was great. I look forward to working with her. I believe that she can help to make me better.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/18/2024
Dr. Paik has been a wonderful Doctor, providing me with knowledge about my condition as well as the reasons for her decisions in my care. She has been a strong advocate and a caring physician. I feel extremely lucky to have been the recipient of her excellent care for many years now and hope to continue as her patient in the years to come.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/13/2024
Best provider I've ever had bar none! Spent two hours with her about my condition and way ahead. She's great!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/6/2024
Smart, curious, compassionate
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/6/2024
Dr Paik is wonderful, caring and listens well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/16/2024
Dr. Paik is very good. She spends time reviewing all other health records, listens to questions and shared important info. I highly recommend her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/9/2024
She was great at listening and explaining. She was very open as to her personal opinions along with her reasons.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/9/2024
Brilliant, caring, has it all.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/25/2024
Julie Paik has been treating me for ten years. I am grateful for her calm manner and uptodate expertise. She has made a significant difference in my health and well being because she is a great listener in addition to being an expert in her field.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/25/2024
Dr Paik is amazing. Compassion and patience and respect are top of her list of qualities among other things like KNOWLEDGE
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/18/2024
Dr. Paik is fantastic, very knowledgeable and helpful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/18/2024
Julie was concern about my well being.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/4/2024
Knowledgeable, Personable, Took all the time necessary to listen to me and explain things to me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/4/2024
Dr Paik is a sweetheart. Kind caring and knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/28/2024
Excellent care and communication at the beginning and during the visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/25/2024
I enjoyed speaking with my provider. I felt very at ease with all we discussed
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/21/2024
She was excellent. I have been dealing with doctors in NC for over 30 years about my medical issues. In this visit she told me more about my issues than I ever got in the last 30 years. Even her treatment decisions were more in depth. I am glad I have found her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/21/2024
Knowable and caring