Diane W Braza

Diane W Braza, MD, is a Professor at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW), specializing in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. She focuses on comprehensive care for spinal disorders, musculoskeletal rehabilitation, and pain management. Her clinical interests include neck/back pain, industrial injury rehabilitation, and electromyography (EMG). She is affiliated with Froedtert Hospital and Tosa Health Center, and holds board certifications in Electrodiagnostic Medicine, Internal Medicine, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, and Pain Medicine.

Dr. Braza completed her Doctor of Medicine at MCW (1987), followed by residencies in General Internal Medicine and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at MCW Affiliated Hospitals. She served as Chief Resident in PM&R (1992). Her research emphasizes rehabilitation outcomes, healthcare provider wellness, and adaptive sports for individuals with disabilities.

Her published work spans topics like surgical rehabilitation efficacy, burnout prevention in academic medicine, and opioid prescribing guidelines. She has contributed to clinical textbooks on spinal disorders and diabetic foot complications. Her clinical practice emphasizes patient education and injury prevention strategies.