Katherine Lynn Applegate

Katherine Lynn Applegate
Assistant Professor in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences

Dr. Applegate’s current research interests include psychological assessment issues for patients with chronic pain and/or obesity. She also investigates effective screening methods for surgeries including neuromodulation procedures, elective back surgery, and weight loss surgery.

Current Appointments & Affiliations

Assistant Professor in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Behavioral Medicine, Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences 2012
Affiliate of the Center for Biobehavioral Health Disparities Research, Center on Biobehaviorial Health Disparities Research, Social Science Research Institute 2014

Contact Information

4309 Medical Park Dr., Medical Psychology/Biofeedback, Durham, NC 27704
4309 Medical Park Dr., Medical Psychology/Biofeedback, Durham, NC 27704
(919) 684-1307

Background
Education, Training, & Certifications
- Ph.D., Ohio State University 2000
Duke Appointment History
- Consulting Associate in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Clinical Science Departments 2010 - 2012
- Assistant Professor in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Medical Psychology, Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences 2006 - 2010
- Assistant Clinical Professor in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Medical Psychology, Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences 2003 - 2006
- Clinical Associate in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Medical Psychology, Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences 2002 - 2003
- Medical Center Instructor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Medical Psychology, Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences 2000 - 2002
Publications & Artistic Works
Selected Publications
- Academic Articles
  - Surwit, Richard S., Redford B. Williams, Ilene C. Siegler, James D. Lane, Michael Helms, Katherine L. Applegate, Nancy Zucker, Mark N. Feinglos, Cynthia M. McCaskill, and John C. Barefoot. “Erratum. Hostility, race, and glucose metabolism in nondiabetic individuals. Diabetes Care 2002;25:835-839.” Diabetes Care 43, no. 3 (March 2020): 691. https://doi.org/10.2337/dc20-er03.
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  - Applegate, Katherine L. “Comment on: Patients' reasons for and against undergoing Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, adjustable gastric banding, and vertical sleeve gastrectomy.” Surg Obes Relat Dis 13, no. 11 (November 2017): 1896–98. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soard.2017.08.012.
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  - Friedman, Kelli E., Katherine Applegate, Dana Portenier, and Megan A. McVay. “Bariatric surgery in patients with bipolar spectrum disorders: Selection factors, postoperative visit attendance, and weight outcomes.” Surg Obes Relat Dis 13, no. 4 (April 2017): 643–51. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soard.2016.10.009.
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  - Applegate, Katherine L. “Comment on: Validity of Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2-Restructured Form (MMPI-2-RF) scores as a function of gender, ethnicity, and age of bariatric surgery candidates.” Surg Obes Relat Dis 11, no. 3 (May 2015): 634–36. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soard.2014.11.008.
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  - Applegate, Katherine L. “Comment on: The Mini-Mental State Exam (MMSE) is not sensitive to cognitive impairment in bariatric surgery candidates.” Surg Obes Relat Dis 10, no. 3 (May 2014): 557–59. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soard.2013.10.001.
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  - McVay, Megan A., Kelli E. Friedman, Katherine L. Applegate, and Dana D. Portenier. “Patient predictors of follow-up care attendance in Roux-en-Y gastric bypass patients.” Surg Obes Relat Dis 9, no. 6 (November 2013): 956–62. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soard.2012.11.005.
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  - Applegate, Katherine L. “Comment on: Cognitive function predicts 24 month weight loss success following bariatric surgery.” Surg Obes Relat Dis 9, no. 5 (September 2013): 771–72. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soard.2013.04.010.
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  - Applegate, Katherine L. “Comment on: cognitive function predicts weight loss following bariatric surgery.” Surg Obes Relat Dis 9, no. 3 (May 2013): 460–61. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soard.2011.11.006.
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  - Applegate, Katherine L. “Comment on: psychological assessment of the adolescent bariatric surgery candidate.” Surg Obes Relat Dis 9, no. 3 (May 2013): 480–81. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soard.2013.01.008.
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  - Applegate, K. L. “Comment on: Older bariatric surgery candidates: Is there greater psychological risk than for young and mid-life candidates?” Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases 8, no. 5 (January 1, 2012): 622–24. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soard.2011.12.004.
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  - Webb, Jennifer B., Katherine L. Applegate, and John P. Grant. “A comparative analysis of Type 2 diabetes and binge eating disorder in a bariatric sample.” Eat Behav 12, no. 3 (August 2011): 175–81. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eatbeh.2011.04.007.
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  - Krukowski, Rebecca A., Kelli E. Friedman, and Katherine L. Applegate. “The utility of the Beck Depression Inventory in a bariatric surgery population.” Obes Surg 20, no. 4 (April 2010): 426–31. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11695-008-9717-2.
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  - Friedman, Kelli E., Jamile A. Ashmore, and Katherine L. Applegate. “Recent experiences of weight-based stigmatization in a weight loss surgery population: psychological and behavioral correlates.” Obesity (Silver Spring) 16 Suppl 2 (November 2008): S69–74. https://doi.org/10.1038/oby.2008.457.
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  - Applegate, K. L., and K. E. Friedman. “The impact of weight loss surgery on romantic relationships.” Bariatric Nursing and Surgical Patient Care 3, no. 2 (June 1, 2008): 135–41. https://doi.org/10.1089/bar.2008.9976.
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  - Friedman, Kelli E., Katherine L. Applegate, and John Grant. “Who is adherent with preoperative psychological treatment recommendations among weight loss surgery candidates?” Surg Obes Relat Dis 3, no. 3 (May 2007): 376–82. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soard.2007.01.008.
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  - Stout, Anna L., Katherine L. Applegate, Kelli E. Friedman, John P. Grant, and Gerard J. Musante. “Psychological correlates of obese patients seeking surgical or residential behavioral weight loss treatment.” Surg Obes Relat Dis 3, no. 3 (May 2007): 369–75. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soard.2007.03.003.
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  - Georgiades, Anastasia, Nancy Zucker, Kelli E. Friedman, Christopher J. Mosunic, Katherine Applegate, James D. Lane, Mark N. Feinglos, and Richard S. Surwit. “Changes in depressive symptoms and glycemic control in diabetes mellitus.” Psychosom Med 69, no. 3 (April 2007): 235–41. https://doi.org/10.1097/PSY.0b013e318042588d.
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  - Blackwood, Hilary S., and Katherine L. Applegate. “What is "Mindful Eating" and how can it help postoperative weight loss surgery patients?” Bariatric Nursing and Surgical Patient Care 1, no. 2 (June 1, 2006): 144–144.
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  - Applegate, Katherine L. “What psychosocial issues can delay or preclude a patient from having weight loss surgery?” Bariatric Nursing and Surgical Patient Care 1, no. 1 (March 1, 2006): 65–65.
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  - Pells, Jennifer J., Katherine E. Presnell, Christopher L. Edwards, Mary Wood, Myleme O. Harrison, Laura DeCastro, Stephanie Johnson, et al. “Moderate chronic pain, weight and dietary intake in African-American adult patients with sickle cell disease.” J Natl Med Assoc 97, no. 12 (December 2005): 1622–29.
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  - Applegate, Katherine L., Francis J. Keefe, Ilene C. Siegler, Laurence A. Bradley, Daphne C. McKee, Karen S. Cooper, and Paul Riordan. “Does personality at college entry predict number of reported pain conditions at mid-life? A longitudinal study.” J Pain 6, no. 2 (February 2005): 92–97. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpain.2004.11.001.
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  - Applegate, K. L., T. M. Gremore, J. Shapiro, and J. P. Grant. “Impact of race on psychosocial characteristics of female bariatric surgery applicants.” International Journal of Eating Disorders 35, no. 4 (May 1, 2004): 445–46.
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  - Surwit, Richard S., Redford B. Williams, Ilene C. Siegler, James D. Lane, Michael Helms, Katherine L. Applegate, Nancy Zucker, Mark N. Feinglos, Cynthia M. McCaskill, and John C. Barefoot. “Hostility, race, and glucose metabolism in nondiabetic individuals.” Diabetes Care 25, no. 5 (May 2002): 835–39. https://doi.org/10.2337/diacare.25.5.835.
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  - Edwards, C. L., S. Sudhakar, M. T. Scales, K. L. Applegate, W. Webster, and R. H. Dunn. “Electromyographic (EMG) biofeedback in the comprehensive treatment of central pain and ataxic tremor following thalamic stroke.” Appl Psychophysiol Biofeedback 25, no. 4 (December 2000): 229–40. https://doi.org/10.1023/a:1026406921765.
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Teaching & Mentoring
Advising & Mentoring
- Dr. Applegate provides professional training and education to medical students, psychology interns, psychiatry residents, and hospital staff at Duke on psychological factors affecting medical patients, especially those with chronic pain, obesity, and other chronic illnesses.
Scholarly, Clinical, & Service Activities
Presentations & Appearances
- Behavioral Change: Preparation and Maintenance. Support Group Meeting. Duke Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery. June 28, 2016 - June 28, 2016 2016

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Education, Training, & Certifications

Duke Appointment History

Selected Publications

Academic Articles

Advising & Mentoring

Presentations & Appearances