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An introduction to Professor Lennard Funk
Meet Professor Lennard Funk, a leading consultant shoulder surgeon in Wilmslow, with a spe...
Professor Lennard Funk
MBBCh BSc(Sports Physiol) MSc(OrthEngin) FRCS(Tr&Orth) FFSEM(UK)
GMC: 3602917Professional statement
Professor Lennard Funk is a shoulder surgeon with a special interest in sports and soft tissue injuries to the shoulder and complex shoulder injuries. Based at The Wilmslow Hospital, Cheshire, Professor Funk offers a one-stop clinic offering immediate scans and assessments for patients with shoulder injuries and diseases.
After qualifying in medicine in 1990, Professor Funk pursued specialist orthopaedic training in clinics across the north of England, and became a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons in Glasgow in 1995. He was appointed consultant orthopaedic surgeon at Wrightington Hospital in 2006.
Professor Funk regularly works with professional athletes and rugby players in particular. In addition to his surgical qualifications, he is a fellow of the Faculty of Sports and Exercise Medicine UK and holds a BSc in Sports Physiology and an MSc in Orthopaedic Engineering.
He lectures nationally and internationally on shoulder surgery and sports injuries, established shoulderdoc.co..uk - the most popular shoulder injury website in the UK, and holds Honorary Professorships at Salford University and the University of Bolton.
Clinics
52-54 Alderley Road, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 1NY, WilmslowMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 36 years of experience
- Shoulder Surgeon, The Wilmslow Hospital - part of HCA Healthcare (present)
Subspecialties
- Shoulder arthroscopy
- Sports injuries
Professional memberships
- American Shoulder & Elbow Surgeons
- European Society for Shoulder and Elbow Rehabilitation
Education
- BSc, Sports Physiology & Biochemistry, University of the Witwatersrand (1987)
- MBBS, Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, University of Witwatersrand (1990)
Teaching posts
- Honorary Professor, University of Salford (2008 - present)
- Honorary Clinical Lecturer, University of Manchester (2006 - present)
Prizes and awards
- Student-Led Excellent Teachers Award, University of Manchester Medical School (2012)
- Honorary Member of the Indian Orthopaedic Association (UK) (2008)
Languages spoken
- English
Registration number: 3602917
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Health content
Article
The middle age athlete's shoulder
Understanding the underlying causes and appropriate management for shoulder pain in middle...
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Shoulder dislocations and instability in teenagers - Online interview
Leading consultant shoulder surgeon Professor Lennard Funk, who has a special interest in...
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Unfreezing the mystery behind frozen shoulder
Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, is a condition that causes stiffness, ...
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Rotator Cuff - Imaging and Management | Professor Lennard Funk
Hosted by Scan.com, the UK's largest diagnostic imaging platform, this interactive webinar...
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- I have had great care and treatment by Prof Funk at the Wilmslow
- All first class from start to finish. Great communication all along and a clear diagnosis and way forward. Thanks for all the help.
- Everything was so professional
- Excellent consultation and treatment. Highly professional and very pleasant environment