Michelle Ann Poliak-Tunis MD
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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5249 E Terrace DrMadison, WI 53718
Phone+1 608-263-9550
Fax+1 608-263-0135
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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 SystemFellowship, Pain Medicine, 2013 - 2014
Johns Hopkins UniversityResidency, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2010 - 2013
MedStar Health/Georgetown-Washington Hospital CenterInternship, Internal Medicine, 2009 - 2010
University of Texas Medical Branch School of MedicineClass of 2009
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 2013 - Present
WI State Medical License 2014 - 2027
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
- 1 citationsMulti-Institutional Journal Club as a Component of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Curricula in Residency Programs.Jonathan L Liang, Samuel J Lee, Francis J Lopez, Michelle Poliak-Tunis
Journal of Medical Education and Curricular Development. 2023-09-29 - Spinal Cord Stimulation in the Treatment of Failed Back Surgery Syndrome and Subsequent Complex Regional Pain Syndrome: A Case Report.Jonathan Liang, Michelle Poliak-Tunis
Pain Medicine Case Reports. 2022-10-01 - The Impact of Local Corticosteroid Administration on the Incidence of Post-Neurotomy Neuritis: A Prospective Investigation.Brody Fitzpatrick, Kellen Hilton, Michael Suer, Michelle Poliak-Tunis, Scott Hetzel
Pain Physician. 2022-01-01
Press Mentions
More Alternatives to Knee Replacement Surgery Are EmergingMay 11th, 2025- Wisconsin Weighs Obesity Drug Coverage for State WorkersFebruary 18th, 2024
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