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
1800 Zollinger Road
Columbus, OH 43221
6100 North Hamilton Road
Westerville, OH 43081
6100 North Hamilton Road
3rd Floor, Suite 3B Westerville, OH 43081
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
MD
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
Board Certification
American Board of OB/GYN
12/10/2018
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.
139 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
5 out of 5
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Gives Understandable Instructions
4.9 out of 5
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Knows My Medical History
4.8 out of 5
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Shows Respect
5 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 10/25/2021, 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
Dr. Hickman & her staff are sweet, kind & patient.
Amazing. Didn't feel rushed and answered all questions I had!
She is so friendly! She has such enthusiasm for her work & surgery she performs.
I truly appreciate her!! End of statement...
Explained things clearly and patiently. Did not rush. Showed respect, concern & professionalism. Very helpful.
Very knowledgable and very caring. I have a lot of confidence in her!
Dr. Hickman was very good about listening and never once did I feel uncomfortable talking about things and my problems with her. Her bedside manners were superb! I felt she was excellent about sharing what options would be best for my problems and being realistic regarding them. She didn't feel rushed & was positive. I love how she treated her assistant with so much respect.
Lisa Hickman is a very attentive, friendly and delicate professional.
Dr Hickman is one of my best doctors on my care team, professional, very knowledgeable and always very pleasant to speak to . I never feel like she is rushing through the visit to get to the next patient.
Dr. Hickman is always caring knowledgeable and concerned.
Dr. Hickman was helpful and knowledgeable - she had answer to my bladder issues and it worked! She spent a lot of time with me.
I felt that Dr. Hickman really listened to me. She made me feel that she would work with me until my medical concerns were taken care of. She was very understanding and compassionate.
She was very concerned about me and my botox procedure, not rushed, answered all questions.
Very attentive
Extremely attentive, genuinely caring & appreciative of her hard-working staff. Highly praise surgical procedure was provided, with a smile.
Professional and compassionate
Great.
I know this happens with OSU, but I would have preferred having the doctor (Lisa Hickman) do the pelvic exam rather than an intern resident or whatever the assistant was! Being 80 years old, I'd prefer to have the gyn. I scheduled with.
Dr. Hickman was wonderful!
Dr. Hickman is always willing to answer all my questions and shows concern for my issues.
Felt comfortable throughout the appointment. Provider very engaged and listened.
Excellent physician. Very caring and attentive to my medical needs.
Dr hickman is amazing
Listened to me
It was my first appt with Dr. Lisa Hickman and she was wonderful. She was very good at communicating, friendly, thorough, caring, knowledgeable. I'm very very happy to be a patient of hers.
Very accommodating
This was a post surgery follow-up care appointment. I was very pleased with how my questions were answered & my concerns addressed by Dr. Hickman.
One of the best physicians at Ohio State, she goes above and beyond to meet my health care issue.
This was my first visit. I had been seeking answers for a very long time. Dr. Hickman listened to me, provided reassurance and carefully explained my treatment plan. I walked out 100% satisfied.
She really cares about my health. She's ready to answer any questions or concerns. She is so nice, that makes my visit so much better. I really like her.
She was exceptionally kind & caring. I am very impressed with her.
She listened intently & made me feel I was her only patient that day. She suggested several options for my issue, explaining each one in great detail to make sure I understood completely.
Dr. Hickman was excellent in all aspects of care.
I feel Dr. Hickman is very knowledgeable and helpful. She not only explains my issues or answers my questions clearly so I can understand them, but also shows me diagrams to help me visualize what she is explaining. I am very satisfied with the care she provides.
Excellent. She showed great concern for my problems and finding positive solutions.
I was very impressed with the time Dr. Hickman spent with me, how comfortable. She made sure I was, and how she cared and made sure I understood and had my questions answered.
The provider say and talked to me about what she will have to do when she does the surgery.
friendly
Very good experiences each time I see Dr. Hickman.
She has always been very nice.
Dr. Hickman went above & beyond expectations. I love her!!
Dr. Hickman is a good and through physician and knows what she is doing confident and smart.
Dr. Hickman is so sweet and genuine. you can tell she truly cares about her patients.
Always compassionate & listening.
Dr. Hickman is great. she was friendly and helpful. you could tell she cared about my concerns. also that there was a smile behind that mask!
excellent and very knowledgeable and helpful.
EXCELLENT, compassionate, wonderful listener & answered all my questions, provided educational resources, sent video to My Chart
Very friendly & knowledgeable. Did not rush me & answered all questions.
Professional, competent and caring. I felt she listened and provided very detailed information that I needed to make my decisions about surgery in understandable terms.
thought Dr. hickman was late to appointment, she apologized and made up for it with her care and expertise with my health issues.
AWESOME!
listened well, provided education and resources to address my treatment and needs, professional
very good dr. made very much at ease. comfortable discussing my health issues
EXCELLENT.
Doctor Hickman was running late, so I did have to wait an hour+ to see her. However, once I did see her, she listened intently, gave thoughtful feedback, and said I could have all the time I needed with her. That is greatly appreciated :)
all good
Dr. Hickman exceeded my expectations!!!
I felt very comfortable with the care provider and I felt she was very thorough.
Dr. Hickman is a very caring doctor and did not rush me out of the office. In my opinion she is an exceptional doctor.
The doctor was amazing and made me feel comfortable in an uncomfortable situation.
Fine physician.
Excellent, very impressed
Everyone was respectful courteous & polite.
Dr. Hickman was wonderful, attentive and knowledgeable. She made me feel very comfortable. And was very patient and kind in helping me understand at the technical info.
as a new patient since she first arrived, she was so very kind and really concerned about my health. took the time to listen and come up with a plan.
She is a lovely, and very knowledgeable doctor.
This was my first visit. She was friendly, efficient and made me feel comfortable during an uncomfortable internal exam.
Love Dr Hickman she is a very caring doctor listens and exams to try to get answers and solve problems,