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Michelle Poliak-Tunis, MD, Physical Medicine/Rehab, Madison, WI

MichelleAnnPoliak-TunisMD

Physical Medicine/Rehab Madison, WI

Pain Medicine, Sports Medicine (Non-Surgical)

Associate Professor, Program Director PM&R Residency, Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health

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  • Office

    5249 E Terrace Dr
    Madison, WI 53718
    Phone+1 608-263-9550
    Fax+1 608-263-0135

Summary

  • Dr. Michelle Poliak-Tunis is a specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, with subspecialties in Pain Medicine and Non-Surgical Sports Medicine, based in Madison, WI. She completed her fellowship in Pain Medicine at UCLA and her residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Johns Hopkins University. Currently an Associate Professor at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine & Public Health, her clinical expertise includes fibromyalgia, chronic back pain, and musculoskeletal pain. She has published several research articles, including studies on corticosteroid administration's effects on neuritis and Genicular Nerve Radiofrequency Ablation for knee pain.

Education & Training

  • UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center/VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System
    UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center/VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare SystemFellowship, Pain Medicine, 2013 - 2014
  • Johns Hopkins University
    Johns Hopkins UniversityResidency, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2010 - 2013
  • MedStar Health/Georgetown-Washington Hospital Center
    MedStar Health/Georgetown-Washington Hospital CenterInternship, Internal Medicine, 2009 - 2010
  • University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine
    University of Texas Medical Branch School of MedicineClass of 2009

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2013 - Present
  • WI State Medical License
    WI State Medical License 2014 - 2025
  • DC State Medical License
    DC State Medical License 2009 - 2010
  • American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  • American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Pain Medicine

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Wisconsin Weighs Obesity Drug Coverage for State Workers
    Wisconsin Weighs Obesity Drug Coverage for State WorkersFebruary 18th, 2024