Surgery Sett

Obesity and Cutting-edge Treatment Approaches

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Episode 38: Dr. Luke Funk Luke Funk, MD, specializes in minimally invasive techniques for bariatric and metabolic surgery, and is an Assistant Professor of Surgery at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Dr. Funk spoke to us about the 2018 UW Obesity Management Summit, May 18-19, at Monona Terrace in downtown Madison. Obesity is one of the most pressing national health challenges and Wisconsin is no exception, with 40% of adults considered obese. This summit is a place to learn about cutting-edge, evidence-based obesity treatment approaches. Recorded January 2018   LINKS: event website: https://www.surgery.wisc.edu/education-training/continuing-medical-education/wisconsin-obesity-summit/   registration: https://www.surgery.wisc.edu/education-training/continuing-medical-education/wisconsin-obesity-summit/registration/   contact for summit: Veronica Watson Outreach and Continuing Professional Education Program Manager Department of Surgery K4/729 CSC, 600 Highland Avenue Madison, WI 53792-7375 (6