Dr. Kristi Funk, MD

Board-certified breast cancer surgeon, cofounder of Pink Lotus Breast Center, bestselling author of Breasts: The Owner's Manual, and breast cancer prevention educator. Dr. Kristi Funk is a board-certified breast cancer surgeon, bestselling author, international speaker, and women’s health advocate. She is the co-founder of the Pink Lotus Breast Center in Los Angeles.

Dr. Kristi Funk is a board-certified breast cancer surgeon, bestselling author, international speaker, and women’s health advocate. She is the co-founder of the Pink Lotus Breast Center in Los Angeles, where she specializes in minimally invasive breast surgery and has treated high-profile patients including Angelina Jolie and Sheryl Crow.

Professional Background

After graduating with distinction in Psychology from Stanford University in 1991, Dr. Funk earned her medical degree from UC Davis School of Medicine in 1996. She previously served as Director of the Breast Center at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. She is double board-certified in surgery and lifestyle medicine and is a strong proponent of whole-food, plant-based nutrition for cancer prevention.

Author & Advocate

She is the author of the national bestseller Breasts: The Owner’s Manual (2018), a comprehensive guide that empowers women with practical strategies for reducing breast cancer risk, making treatment decisions, and optimizing outcomes. Dr. Funk is also the host of the Cancer-Kicking! Summit and PowWow podcast, and frequently speaks on breast health, prevention, and lifestyle medicine.

Personal Life

Married to Andy Funk since 2007, she is the mother of three sons. She continues to practice at the Pink Lotus Breast Center while educating women worldwide through her writing, speaking, and online platforms.