Dr. Rebecca Knackstedt

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Rebecca W. Knackstedt is an Assistant Professor of Surgery at Duke University, specializing in plastic reconstructive surgery and certified in functional medicine. Her main research interest lies in surgical prehabilitation, focusing on nutrition, supplementation, and exercise. She is also interested in studying how microbiomes in the body respond to surgery and influence oncologic outcomes. Dr. Knackstedt completed her fellowship in microsurgery at Cleveland Clinic and is an IFM Certified Practitioner. She has a strong academic background, having completed her residency in plastic surgery at Cleveland Clinic and earned both her M.D. and Ph.D. from the Medical University of South Carolina, as well as a B.S. from Denison University.

Research Interests

Plastic Reconstructive Surgery Microsurgery Surgical Prehabilitation Functional Medicine Nutrition Microbiome Surgical Outcomes

Requirements for Duke University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Multivariable Calculus Introduction to Physics (mechanics) Introduction to Chemistry
Application Checklist
  • Transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Resume/CV
  • Application Fee ($95)
  • Video Introduction
Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)