Anne Kolan, MD

A Madison native, Anne Kolan earned Bachelor’s degrees in Biology and Environmental Studies from the University of Wisconsin – Madison, and she completed her medical degree at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health. One of the interests she developed in medical school was integrative medicine, especially the idea of finding alternative approaches to the treatment of chronic and debilitating conditions. She participated in the Healer’s Art Elective and the Complementary Medicine Elective offered at UWSMPH, and she was co-president of the Integrative Medicine Interest Group, where she helped organize the first Integrative Wellness Fair and helped create a network and database of local alternative medicine practitioners. She also participated in a week-long retreat at the Omega Institute for Holistic Studies through the AMSA’s Leadership Training Program in Complimentary and Alternative Medicine. Another strong interest for Anne is international health, inspired by her travels in South America. She is a devoted distance runner, with four marathons under her belt. She also enjoys spending time with friends and family, and outdoor activities such as gardening, hiking, and camping.