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Luke Funk

Associate Professor of Surgery

Department of Surgery

Our research group uses mixed-methods approaches and clinical trials to identify barriers to obesity care and test interventions designed to increase use of obesity treatments.

Phone

(608) 263-1036

Email

funk@surgery.wisc.edu

Office Location

600 Highland Ave
MC 7375
Madison, WI 53792-0001

Education

  • MD, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, Maywood, IL
  • MPH, Harvard School of Public Health, Boston, MA
  • General Surgery Residency, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA
  • Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Surgery, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH

Recent Publications

  • Adverse event comparison between glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists and other antiobesity medications following bariatric surgery.
    Samuels JM, Niswender KD, Roumie CL, Spann MD, Flynn CR, Ye F, Blankush J, Irlmeier R, Funk LM, Patel MB
    Diabetes Obes Metab 2024 Sep; 26(9): 3906-3913
    [PubMed ID: 38934217]
  • The TOTAL trial for weight management participation: A randomized controlled trial protocol.
    Funk LM, Williams CB, Breuer CR, Hetzel S, LaSage SC, Villasenor CJ, Moin T, Cook J, Sampene E, Stroupe KT, Alagoz E, Raffa SD, Voils CI
    Contemp Clin Trials 2024 Sep; 144: 107611
    [PubMed ID: 38914310]
  • Exploring Social Support Dynamics After Bariatric Surgery: Insights From Patients and Providers.
    Jawara D, Alagoz E, Lauer KV, Voils CI, Funk LM
    J Surg Res 2024 Jul; 299: 1-8
    [PubMed ID: 38677002]
  • Metabolic Surgery for Diabetes Management.
    Kindel TL, Funk LM, Ghaferi AA
    JAMA Surg 2024 Jun 01; 159(6): 602-603
    [PubMed ID: 38568511]
  • Moving from scores to solutions: Lessons learned from the social vulnerability index and disparities in surgical outcomes.
    Jawara D, Funk LM
    Am J Surg 2024 Mar; 229: 24-25
    [PubMed ID: 38008649]

All Publications on PubMed

Nearly 80% of U.S. adults meet criteria for overweight/obesity. All three evidence-based obesity treatment options – behavioral weight management, obesity medications and bariatric surgery – are significantly underutilized. As a surgeon scientist, my long-term goal is to optimize access and outcomes of obesity care for adults with overweight/obesity. Our group uses quantitative (e.g., database analysis) and qualitative research methods (e.g., interviews and focus groups) and conducts clinical trials aimed at improving outcomes for adults with obesity. We are also focused on addressing socioeconomic disparities pertaining to obesity treatment and are currently conducting a mixed-methods analysis of patients who have undergone bariatric surgery in an effort to understand barriers to optimal outcomes. Our research group is located at both the University of Wisconsin-Madison and William S. Middleton Veterans Memorial Hospital.

Honors

Avant-Garde Health General Surgery Research All-Stars (2024)

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