The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
College of Medicine
395 W. 12th Ave., 5th Floor
Columbus, OH, 43210
lisa.hickman@osumc.edu
Dr. Hickman is an obstetrician-gynecologist and surgeon who specializes in caring for women with pelvic floor disorders. A nationally recognized leader in pelvic floor disorders, she established and leads the Childbirth Pelvic Floor Disorders Clinic at Ohio State. An active researcher, Dr. Hickman has authored dozens of peer-reviewed manuscripts and presented her work nationwide.
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
Education
- Medical School: The Ohio State University College of Medicine
- Residency: Cleveland Clinic Foundation
- Fellowship: Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Board Certifications
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
Honors and Awards
- Women’s Health Service and Leadership Award, Cleveland Society of Obstetricians & Gynecologists, 2020