Sara Cichowski, M.D.
- Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine
- Vice Chair, Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine
Biography
Dr. Cichowski specializes in caring for women with pelvic floor disorders such as prolapse, urinary incontinence and accidental bowel leakage. She is equipped to offer patients comprehensive surgical and non-surgical options. Dr. Cichowski enjoys helping patients choose the option(s) that work best for them and that offer the highest quality of life. Her prior work experience includes several years working and teaching in rural Kenyan hospital and at the New Mexico Veteran’s health administration where she studied sexual trauma and pelvic pain.
“I am pleased to work with an amazing team ready and equipped to care for women with pelvic floor disorders. Many patients come feeling embarrassed about their condition and I enjoy being able to provide education, treatment options and therapies that profoundly improve quality of life,” says Dr. Cichowski.
Outside of work, Dr. Cichowski enjoys trail running with her husband, cooking with her 3 children, and going on family outdoor adventures. She is an accomplished pianist and avid quilter.
Education and training
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Degrees
- B.A., 1999, Wheaton College
- M.D., 2003, University of Washington School of Medicine
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Residency
- Obstetrics and Gynecology, Cleveland Clinic Akron General, 2008
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Fellowship
- Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, Albuquerque, NM, 2014
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Certifications
- American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, OB/GYN, 2010
- American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, FPMRS, 2016
Memberships and associations:
- American Urogynecologic Society
- International Urogynecologic Association
- American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Publications
Elsevier pure profilePublications
Association of insurance type with unmet need for menopause care in Oregon
MenopauseComplete Bladder Eversion after Colpocleisis
International Urogynecology JournalDisparities Research for Pelvic Floor Disorders
UrogynecologyGeographic Access to Urogynecology Care in the United States
UrogynecologyRacial and Ethnic Disparities in Sacrocolpopexy Approach
UrogynecologyUnderstanding the Pursuit of Third-Line Therapies for Overactive Bladder
UrogynecologyUrethral Bulking
UrogynecologyAdherence to Perioperative Behavioral Therapy With Pelvic Floor Muscle Training in Women Receiving Vaginal Reconstructive Surgery for Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Physical therapyAn International Continence Society (ICS)/ International Urogynecological Association (IUGA) joint report on the terminology for the assessment and management of obstetric pelvic floor disorders
International Urogynecology JournalNational Urogynecology Research Agenda
UrogynecologyWeb-Based Yoga-Pilates
UrogynecologyAn International Continence Society (ICS)/ International Urogynecological Association (IUGA) joint report on the terminology for the assessment and management of obstetric pelvic floor disorders
ContinenceA Randomized Trial of Social Media Versus Search Engine Advertising to Increase Awareness of Treatments for Female Stress Urinary Incontinence
Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive SurgeryBarriers and Promotors to Health Service Utilization for Pelvic Floor Disorders in the United States
UrogynecologyInternational Urogynecology Consultation
International Urogynecology JournalDisparity of Racial/Ethnic Representation in Publications Contributing to Overactive Bladder Diagnosis and Treatment Guidelines
Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive SurgeryHome Biofeedback Versus Physical Therapy for Stress Urinary Incontinence
Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive SurgeryOut of "site"
Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive SurgeryPerineorrhaphy outcomes related to body imagery
Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive SurgeryPostoperative Opioid Prescribing After Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery
Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive SurgeryFemale Veterans with Diagnoses of Both Chronic Pelvic Pain and Overactive Bladder; How Do They Compare to Women Diagnosed with Interstitial Cystitis?
Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive SurgeryJoint report on terminology for surgical procedures to treat pelvic organ prolapse
International Urogynecology JournalJoint report on terminology for surgical procedures to treat pelvic organ prolapse
Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery