Lisa Hickman, MD
Associate Professor
OB/GYN
Academic information
- Department: OB/GYN
- Division: Urogynecology & Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery
Research interests
- Pelvic Floor Disorders
- Recovery After Urogynecologic Surgery
- Postpartum Urinary Retention
- Physical Therapy on Pelvic Floor Outcomes After Obstetric Delivery
About
Biography
I am an obstetrician-gynecologist and surgeon who specializes in caring for women with pelvic floor disorders. A nationally recognized leader in pelvic floor disorders, I establish and lead the Childbirth Pelvic Floor Disorders Clinic at Ohio State. An active researcher, I've authored dozens of peer-reviewed manuscripts and presented my work nationwide, as well as serve on both national and international committees.
Credentials
Education
- Fellowship - Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery
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Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH, United States
7/1/2017 - 6/20/2020 - Residency - Obstetrics & Gynecology
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Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH, United States
7/1/2013 - 6/30/2017 - Doctor of Medicine (MD)
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Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, United States
7/1/2009 - 5/30/2013
Certifications
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American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery
4/21/2023 -
American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology
12/10/2018
Research
Research interests
- Pelvic Floor Disorders
- Recovery After Urogynecologic Surgery
- Postpartum Urinary Retention
- Physical Therapy on Pelvic Floor Outcomes After Obstetric Delivery
Research interests
- Natural history and long-term outcomes after obstetric anal sphincter injury on pelvic floor disorders
- Role of enhanced recovery after surgery in urogynecologic surgery
- Impact of patient education on pelvic floor outcomes in urogynecologic and obstetric populations
- Incidence of and risk factors for postpartum urinary retention
- Role of pelvic floor physical therapy on pelvic floor outcomes after obstetric delivery
Awards and honors
- Women’s Health Service and Leadership Award, Cleveland Society of Obstetricians & Gynecologists, 2020
- FAME’s Mid-Career Achievement Award recipient
- Outstanding Medical Student Teaching in UPRSN Ring Award recipient
- Docs that ROC, Regional Outreach Committee Award recipient
- Patient Care Innovation Award recipient for her program S.M.A.R.T Start to Motherhood