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Katherine Lynn Applegate

Associate Professor in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Adult Psychiatry & Psychology
4309 Medical Park Dr., Medical Psychology/Biofeedback, Durham, NC 27704
4309 Medical Park Dr., Medical Psychology/Biofeedback, Durham, NC 27704

Overview


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


Associate Professor in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences · 2025 - Present Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Adult Psychiatry & Psychology, Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences
Affiliate of the Center for Biobehavioral Health Disparities Research · 2014 - Present Center on Health & Society, Social Science Research Institute

Recent Publications


Bariatric surgery in patients with bipolar spectrum disorders: Selection factors, postoperative visit attendance, and weight outcomes.

Journal Article Surg Obes Relat Dis · April 2017 BACKGROUND: As many as 3% of bariatric surgery candidates are diagnosed with a bipolar spectrum disorder. OBJECTIVES: 1) To describe differences between patients with bipolar spectrum disorders who are approved and not approved for surgery by the mental he ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Education, Training & Certifications


Ohio State University · 2000 Ph.D.