Rebecca Knackstedt, MD, PhD, IFMCP

Rebecca Knackstedt, MD, PhD, is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon specializing in breast reconstruction, microsurgery, and gender-affirmation surgery. She earned her MD and PhD degrees from the Medical University of South Carolina in 2015, with a focus on Vitamin D in her doctoral research. Dr. Knackstedt completed her plastic surgery residency and microsurgery fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic.

Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, she is also a certified functional medicine practitioner. Dr. Knackstedt integrates her functional medicine expertise into her surgical practice, helping patients implement lifestyle-based interventions before surgery to improve outcomes, minimize pain, and optimize recovery.

In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Knackstedt serves as the assistant program director for the plastic surgery residency affiliated with Duke University Medical Center.