Prof. Lennard Funk, Consultant Shoulder Surgeon
Prof. Lennard Funk
Consultant Shoulder Surgeon
Prof. Lennard Funk MBBCh, BSc (Sports Physiol), MSc. (Engin), FRCS(Tr&Orth)
Consultant Shoulder Surgeon
Prof. Lennard Funk
Consultant Shoulder Surgeon MBBCh, BSc (Sports Physiol), MSc. (Engin), FRCS(Tr&Orth)

Areas of expertise
- Arthroscopy
- Shoulder instability
- Rotator cuff repair
- Sports injuries
- Sports rehabilitation

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Address
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HCA UK at The Wilmslow Hospital
52-54 Alderley Road Wilmslow, London, SK9 1NY
About Prof. Lennard Funk
GMC number: 3602917
Year qualified: 1990
Place of primary qualification: University of the Witwatersrand
Dr Lennard Funk is a highly experienced shoulder surgeon based in the UK, with over 18 years of expertise in the field. He holds an NHS post at the Wrightington Upper Limb Unit and runs a private practice in Manchester at The Arm Clinic, located within The Wilmslow Hospital.
Areas of Expertise
Dr Funk specialises in sports and soft tissue injuries of the shoulder. His practice includes providing second opinions, treating complex cases, and performing revision surgeries. He collaborates closely with colleagues who specialise in complex trauma and shoulder replacement surgeries, as well as therapists dedicated to managing complex shoulder conditions and elite sports injuries.
Roles and Interests
Dr Funk is committed to patient-centred care, often exploring non-surgical treatments for shoulder injuries. He believes in educating and empowering his patients to make informed decisions about their health. Academically, Dr Funk has authored numerous books and over 100 research publications on shoulder surgery and rehabilitation. He is actively involved in teaching both undergraduate and postgraduate students in medical, sports therapy, and sports medicine fields. He also holds the post of Honorary Professor at the University of Salford and serves as the clinical lead.
Dr Funk is proficient in a wide range of procedures and treatments, including:
- Arthroscopy
- Shoulder stabilisation
- Rotator cuff repair
- Tendon repair
- Tendon transfer
- Latarjet procedures
- Revision rotator cuff surgery
- ACJ reconstructions
Professional Development
Dr Funk is dedicated to the continued professional development of his peers. He regularly offers seminars for physiotherapists, allied health professionals (AHPs), and other clinicians to ensure they are up-to-date with best practices in shoulder management.
His primary focus remains on delivering the best possible care to his patients.
Areas of expertise
- Arthroscopy
- Shoulder instability
- Rotator cuff repair
- Sports injuries
- Sports rehabilitation
Professional memberships


Articles by Prof. Lennard Funk
Protocol for a multi-centre pilot and feasibility randomised controlled trial with a nested qualitative study: rehabilitation following rotator cuff repair (the racer study)
The incidence of traumatic posterior and combined labral tears in patients undergoing arthroscopic shoulder stabilization
Recurrence after arthroscopic labral repair for traumatic anterior instability in adolescent rugby and contact athletes
Rehabilitation following rotator cuff repair: a multi-centre pilot & feasibility randomised controlled trial (racer)
In vivo randomized controlled study of the bone response of all-suture anchors and biocomposite anchors