Dr. Lisa Caronia Hickman is a urogynecologist and OB/GYN at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. She specializes in the care of women with pelvic floor disorders, with a focus on the impact of childbirth on the pelvic floor.
After attending medical school at the Ohio State University College of Medicine, Dr. Hickman did her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the Cleveland Clinic, where she served as chief resident. She then completed a fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic in female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery.
During her fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic, Dr. Hickman and her mentor Dr. Katie Propst started a multidisciplinary sub-specialty clinic for women with advanced tears during childbirth and pelvic floor disorders in pregnancy and the postpartum period. Dr. Hickman is continuing her work with women suffering from pelvic floor disorders at the Ohio State University.
Board certification
Dr. Hickman is board-certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
Hospital affiliations
Dr. Hickman is affiliated with Wexner Medical Center in Columbus.
Other relevant positions
Dr. Hickman is an assistant professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.
She and Dr. Propst oversee a special interest group of thought leaders in the field of pelvic floor disorders for the American Urogynecologic Society.
Dr. Hickman is also the mother of two boys.
Publications and research
Dr. Hickman has authored numerous journal articles and book chapters in the field of urogynecology, and is a peer reviewer for prominent journals in obstetrics and gynecology.
Awards
Dr. Hickman is a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society and the Gold Humanism Honor Society. She has been awarded grant funding for her research and received multiple accolades for her work with trainees.
