Tanner Ashcraft, MD

Favorite place in the Madison area?

Anywhere outdoors in Madison is a great place to be. During the spring and summer, we frequent the plethora of parks that dot the city every few blocks or head out for a lake day. But my favorite places are probably the farms in the fall, where we become regulars for the awesome apple picking, corn mazes, and fun carnival games and fairs.

Favorite part about UW Madison PM&R?

Everyone is so kind and genuinely helpful. All of us residents are actually friends and joke around like siblings. The attendings are all smart, cool, and fun. Many of them also have kids, and so they have been accommodating and understanding of my own hectic family life. I also haven’t had a single bad experience when asking a dumb question or needing help from them. Even in the middle of the night when on call, everyone is willing to help and talk through a tough decision with me.

Hobbies and interests outside of work?

Cheese, Chocolate Milk, and Ice Cream are some of my top interests (God bless Wisconsin!). My wife and I have three kids with a fourth on the way, and we love catching frogs and turtles at nearby creeks, camping, and building forts in our backyard/basement. I really enjoy baseball, basketball, football, and volleyball, and I’ve developed a newfound love for hockey since moving to Wisconsin. I have recently become very interested in perfecting the use of my Blackstone griddle.

Clinical interests?

This is still up in the air. I really enjoyed EMGs, and fluoroscopy injections, and any sort of procedure I get to do. But what I really want to get better at is my MSK exam skills. So far, I’ve enjoyed everything I’ve seen, so my current plan is to pursue general physiatry, although I am keeping an open mind to any area that may call to me more than others during residency.

Abhinav Komandur, MD

Favorite place in the Madison area?

The Ice Age Trail

Favorite part about UW Madison PM&R?

Diversity of clinical approaches and excellent rotation/didactic schedule

Hobbies and interests outside of work?
Long walks, long and delicious meals, various physical activities

Clinical interests?

Cancer/”ex-cancer” pain

Michael LaCroix, MD

Favorite place in the Madison area?

My favorite place in Madison is James Madison Park, followed in close second by all the cute shops on Willy Street, especially Batch Bake House / Cafe Domestique / Level 5 Donuts.

Favorite part about UW Madison PM&R?

My favorite parts are my co-residents 🙂 and the wonderful attendings who are dedicated and excited to teach us!

Hobbies and interests outside of work?
Rock climbing at Devil’s Lake / Boulders Gym / Greater Heights, biking/running the trails around Madison, going to live music and various open mics in town.

Clinical interests?

I’m currently most interested in EMG/Electrodiagnostics and Inpatient Rehabilitation

Aubrey Sieve, MD

Favorite place in the Madison area?

The lakes! So many to choose from.

Favorite part about UW Madison PM&R?

Supportive faculty and co-residents that never make me feel nervous to ask a question even if it might seem banal.

Hobbies and interests outside of work?
Running, dog walks, baking, and travel.

Clinical interests?

Neurorehab, Electrodiagnostics