About Me
As a physician and reconstructive surgeon, I specialize in the care of women with pelvic floor disorders. The pelvic floor is a group of muscles that serve to support the organs in the female pelvis, including the bladder, uterus and cervix, vagina and rectum. When the supports of these structures are weakened, problems can arise. These problems can have a significant impact on a both a woman’s quality of life and sense of self. I became passionate about this specialty after seeing the effect pelvic floor disorders have on women, and realizing the ability of physicians in my profession to not only treat these conditions but also help women return to the life they want to live.
Any patient who visits me will be treated with thoughtfulness, patience and compassion. Pelvic floor disorders can be overwhelming, so I take time to ensure women are educated on their condition and the options to manage it. I also believe in practicing patient-centered medicine, which places an emphasis on the specific goals and wishes of the patient when developing a care plan.
My experiences in residency and fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic solidified my desire to devote my career to academic medicine. I cared for a wide spectrum of women with diverse conditions and was trained in a variety of innovative surgical techniques and treatments for pelvic floor disorders. These experiences enable me to offer state-of-the-art-treatments and tailor a patient’s management specifically to her needs. I also learned the importance of educating tomorrow’s leaders and performing high-impact clinical research.
Working at Ohio State will allow me to get involved in training medical students as well as explore my research interests, such as pelvic floor disorders in pregnancy and the postpartum period, obstetric anal sphincter injuries and bowel control issues. My commitment to advancing the science of medicine in my field has resulted in a variety of novel research publications that inform medical and surgical decision-making in my field. Prior to medical school, I was first author on a publication in the New England Journal of Medicine on a genetic predisposition for hypothalamic amenorrhea. I have published multiple articles on pelvic floor issues that occur during and immediately after pregnancy. In my fellowship, I also completed the first prospective study on same-day discharge after minimally invasive sacrocolpopexy.
It was always my dream to come back to Ohio State as faculty after I finished my training because I fell in love with the university during medical school. The people I worked with were kind, committed to my professional and personal development, and practiced patient-centered, compassionate care. I knew this was the environment I hoped to practice in so I could give back in the same way many individuals did for me. I am so excited to be a part of the Ohio State family!
In my free time, I love spending time outdoors with my husband and two sons. We enjoy hiking, skiing and traveling. I also practice yoga, love cooking/baking and appreciate delving into a good book.
Highlights
- Established a clinic specifically for the care of women with pelvic floor disorders during and after pregnancy
- Developed the first Special Interest Group on Childbirth and Pelvic Floor Disorders through the American Urogynecologic Society; currently serve as the vice chair
- Published several articles and lectured at numerous local and national meetings about pelvic floor disorders
- Recipient, Women’s Health Service and Leadership Award, Cleveland Society of Obstetricians & Gynecologists, 2020
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Urinary Tract Infections
- Pelvic Floor Disorders
- Vulvar Diseases
- Fecal Incontinence
- Urinary Incontinence, Stress
- Urinary Incontinence, Urge
- Urinary Fistula
- Episiotomy
- Uterine Prolapse
- Vaginal Diseases
- Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures
- Reconstructive Surgical Procedures
- Female Urogenital Diseases
- Robotics
- Birth Injuries
Locations Where I Practice
6100 North Hamilton Road
Westerville, OH 43081
614-814-8100
in Outpatient Care New Albany
6100 North Hamilton Road
3rd Floor, Suite 3B
Westerville, OH 43081
614-293-3069
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Education and Training
Education History
Medical School
Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH
7/1/2009 - 5/30/2013
Residency
Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH
7/1/2013 - 6/30/2017
Fellowship
Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH
7/1/2017 - 6/20/2020
Academic Information
My Department
Obstetrics & Gynecology
My Division
Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery
Reviews
The overall patient satisfaction rating is an average of all patient responses to the six doctor communication related questions shown below from the Clinician and Group Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey. For additional information about the patient satisfaction survey, please visit our Patient Satisfaction Survey page.
The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their view and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Ohio State Wexner Medical Center.
207 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall
4.9 out of 5
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Explains Things Carefully
4.9 out of 5
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Listens Carefully
4.9 out of 5
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Gives Understandable Instructions
4.9 out of 5
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Knows My Medical History
4.9 out of 5
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Shows Respect
4.9 out of 5
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Time Spent Together
4.9 out of 5
Consulting and Related Relationships
At The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, we support a faculty member’s research and consulting in collaboration with medical device, research and/or drug companies because a faculty member’s expertise can guide important advancements in the practice of medicine and improve patient care. In order to provide effective management of these relationships, the University requires annual disclosures from all faculty members with external interests related to their University responsibilities.
As of 09/29/2023, Dr. Hickman has reported relationships with the companies or entities listed below. If you have questions about the relationships listed below, please ask the faculty member. If you have questions about how these relationships are monitored by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, please contact our Compliance Office.
- American Urogynecologic Society
She is professional and very personable. I can be myself and relax and she demonstrates concern and compassion like no other physician I have ever dealt with. She demonstrates exceptional clinical skills and engenders confidence in her care for me
Took a lot of time to explain things and answer all my questions. Listened to my concerns
She showed concern for my problems and made me feel that she valued my feelings. She spent a lot of time with me.
Very good
Excellent experience! My provider also read my medical record and listened to me.
Very friendly, helpful, concerned about my well being. Listened and discussed what is best for me
Dr. Hickman called me twice to report the results of lab tests, knowing that awaiting a possible cancer diagnosis was very important to me.
Care provider was excellent
Very knowledgeable and helpful. I'm so pleased to have her be my doctor.
The Dr was very nice, too, & I really liked her!
Dr. Hickman is a wonderful doctor. She is caring and sincere.
Most knowledgeable and caring
Visit seemed somewhat rushed, I repeated some concerns and was only given vague answers and offered a procedure without explanation as to how exactly it was going to help my problem just that it may.
Excellent in every way.
Dr Hickman is the best. I couldn't be any happier with her. She answered all my questions and made sure I understood everything. She took her time with me and was kind and reassuring about any procedure I was going to have. I have recommended her highly to friends and my son who is a doctor as well for his patients. Very impressed with Ohio State and this exceptional doctors and staff.
Very friendly. Listened carefully to me. Explained my options well. Physically showed me what we were discussing.
She was very knowledgeable and listened to all of my concerns. She made me feel as if my health was important to her.
Wonderful
I absolutely love Dr. Hickman. She is so caring, sweet, she truly cares for her patients. She explains everything so well, and listens when you have questions.
Dr. Hickman was prepared, she had read my medical files and did a thorough exam. She discussed a plan of action for surgery and ordered an ultrasound. She wrote to me the day after my ultrasound to ask if I could help get my pre ious ultrasounds from my other doctor. Even though I signed a medical release form, my other doctors office has not sent them. I plan to expedite the process so that we can schedule surgery.
Dr. Hickman is always friendly, kind and professional. She has helped me tremendously.
She was excellent, very knowledgeable and explained everything perfectly.
She's always ready to listen to any concerns I might have and give solutions. She takes as much time as necessary for my visit,
Dr Hickman is wonderful. What stands out is how she held my hand until I fell asleep for surgery, her knowledge, and compassion. She even drove to another office to see me so I wouldn't have to drive back for another appointment the next day.
This is a specialty w few practitioners. Dr Hickman seems entirely knowledgeable and, interestingly, not pushy about suggesting precedures.
Dr. Hickman was very knowledgeable, professional and cared very much about my care. I felt confident that I received the very best care from her.
Very Good
Dr. Hickman is extremely knowledgeable, felt very comfortable throughout my entire process of surgery, etc.
First visit at this office. All good experiences
She answered my questions, explained the problem and potential options. She treated me with respect and is personable.
She is kind and caring and very good at her profession
She was very informative about my condition and so easy to talk to. Very gentle during exam and explained what she was doing at each step. Will definitely see her again and recommend to my friends.
Lisa Hickman is outstanding
Dr. Hickman is excellent, caring and very detailed about my care.
1st appt. With this Doctor and she was through. Appt. Time was wonderful and unexpected in its length and in-depth information she got from me. She asked great questions. I am doing follow appts after testing is done.
She is skilled as well as very compassionate. I am very pleased with her care and treatment.
Dr. Hickman is a very caring person and explained everything wonderfully
Dr.Hickman was extremely professional & helpful during my appointment. She was informative & kindly answered any questions I had & then some. I truly felt that she cared about me & my health & I would recommend her to anyone I know!
Very good
She is the best person I've ever met inthe medical business. I love her.
She is very thorough and thoughtful.
Dr. Hickman has been great and taken great care to solve my medical issues.
I feel totally confident with her care for me regarding my medical issues.
She was very personable, professional, and knowledgeable. She was very easy to talk to and explained things thoroughly.
Dr Hickman is one of the kindest & compassionate caregiver's I've ever had. I look forward to our visits, she always provides me with new info & tips for my condition.
Lisa is wonderful. She is very personable, understanding and easy to talk to -
So so nice & personable! Went home & recommended her to everyone. I feel comfortable & cared for with her. She cares about me & my family & my new baby.
Couldn't ask for a better doctor.
Dr. Hickman is very kind, professional & very patient in listening to my concerns & gave me options, I would highly recommend her to my friends & family when needed.
Super beyond words. Perfect in every way.
Very encouraging & affirming.
She was absolutely wonderful and felt very motherly. I loved her
Liked her immediately. Gave me and explained every option I have available to treat my condition.
Dr. Hickman is kind, friendly, smart, knowledgeable, comforting, seemingly interested in my well being.
Care provider was so kind and helpful
Dr Hickman is a new person on my medical team, referred by Dr Pfeil. She was very kind with me about the most personal exams. I appreciate her!
Dr. Hickman is very friendly & easy to talk with about my health issues & problems I had/have. I appreciate all that she did for me & the time she spent w/my son after my surgery.
Really liked her. Friendly, professional, listened to what I had to say. Reassuring and helped make me feel at ease.
Dr. Hickman is a one of a kind Dr. She is so competent, caring and takes the time to listen to my concerns. She's committed to providing excellent patient care and is a great surgeon. I have recommended her to family and friends.
Dr. Hickman is excellent. I've referred many friends to her.
It was my first time meeting Dr. Hickman. She was very friendly, caring, and knowledgeable. I'm thankful that I was referred to her.
Superior
Interested, thorough, explained things well and friendly.
Excellent doctor. She was on leave & I waited several months to see HER. No one else!
Excellent! Professional, explained options thoroughly, knew my history; provided more information to explain the surgery options. I really liked Dr. Hickman.
Dr. Hickman is always professional and pleasant. She answers any questions or concerns that I have. I'm confident and happy with the care she provides.
Good
Dr Hickman was very knowledgeable. She presented me with more than one alternative for my plan of care. She was very thorough in answering my questions.
I so appreciate Dr. Hickman's care and being able to help me with the health problems I was dealing with.
The doctor was very professional and did everything in her power to help me resolve my issue.
Absolutely the most compassionate doctor and very knowledgeable about my condition.
It's always so profound when you find a doctor/team who you are able to feel seen and heard and know that you're getting the most up to date and excellent care and treatment. I felt that way on day one, through surgery and ongoing healthcare needs. I highly recommend Dr Hickman and her team.
Nothing bad. She was incredible.
Dr. Hickman is a wonderful doctor. I would highly recommend her to anyone. Very kind, respectful, answered all my questions, from office visits, surgery, & post surgery visits.
Everyone always treats me like I really matter.
Dr. Hickman was the epitome of what I believe a doctor should be... she was thorough, kind, took her time, did not rush at all, answered all my questions, had a plan for follow up if needed. All the doctors at OSU should take a class from Dr. Hickman. We need more docs like her! And I only saw her for one visit.
Lisa is a delight, she made me feel very comfortable. She explained everything so that I could understand my issues and helped me to make a decision about surgery.
Dr. Hickman is wonderful. She is always kind, friendly and relaxed. I know she had a very full schedule that day, but her manner was the same as always.
I really liked her and feel very confident that she will care for all my needs.
Very professional
I love Lisa Hickman - She is thorough, professional and easy to talk to - I would highly recommend Lisa.
Dr. Hickman changed my life. Dr. Hickmas is the best Dr. Ever
She had carefully reviewed my interviews & paperwork describing my condition that I had with an assistant & another Doctor.
Excellent listener, gave a complete exam
She was professional and kind. She is a good listener and is a smart and talented physician.
Dr. Hickman deserves an A plus! She listens, describes and explains everything thoroughly, and the appointment doesn't feel rushed.
Very informative. Easy to talk to. Described what she was doing during the exam.
Dr. Hickman was really friendly and even recommended new OBGYN for me and got me into an appointment right away.
I was glad I was shown digital images to help explain procedures. This was very helpful.
Excellent!!
Dr Hickman explained my surgical procedure, what to expect and address that any concerns that I may have had.
Very professional and also approachable. Spent the right amount of time with me
Dr. Hickman is exceptional. She is very knowledgeable about her area of practice and her bedside manner is 5 stars for certain! Her dedication and passion for what she does is evident in how she treats her patients.
Dr. Hickman's fellow working with her was very thorough & a great listener. Even when I knew their appointments were running behind that morning, the fellow took her time & never acted rushed.
Dr. Hickman is the most patient and sweet doctor I've ever seen. She takes excellent care of me. I'm very fortunate to have found her.
Dr Hickman was could not have a better person to do my health care. Answered all my questions and give me web sites to look up my surgery. Would see her again if I needed help.
Dr. Hickman is very thorough and easy to understand.
I like her she knows what she is doing and understand my problem.
Compassionate, professional, very informative
The Botox Dr Hickman injects in my bladder changes my life. She is wonderful and goes beyond any expectation !!
Took time to listen, thorough exam and explained what she was doing and why.
Dr. Hickman is extraordinary!
She takes time to explain everything and I don't feel rushed. She listens to all my concerns.
Dr. Hickman is very knowledgeable and explained all my options. Would definitely recommend!
Dr. Hickman and her fellow were so friendly and answered any extra questions and concerns I had. I never feel rushed.
Exceptional
I'm a tough critic when it comes to health care since I worked in the field for 50 years. When it comes to Dr. Hickman, she has no equal, she is kind, sensitive, caring, does an exceptional job explaining everything. It is clear how much she loves doing what she does & inspires faith in her patients. The world would be so much better if we had a few hundred "Lisa Hickman's" in it.
She was very kind and caring.