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Sara Cichowski, M.D.

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  • Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine

Specialty

  • Urogynecology

Clinical focus

  • Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • OB/GYN Robotic Surgery
  • Urinary and Fecal Incontinence
  • Voiding Dysfunction

Locations and contact

I see patients at
Large glass and brick building
Peter O. Kohler Pavilion
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About me

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

  • Degrees

    • B.A., 1999, Wheaton College
    • M.D., 2003, University of Washington School of Medicine

  • Residency

    • Obstetrics and Gynecology, Cleveland Clinic Akron General, 2008

  • Fellowship

    • Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, Albuquerque, NM, 2014

  • 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
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Insurance

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Ratings and reviews

Overall: 4.9 out of 5 (194 Ratings, 89 Reviews)

The patient ratings score is an average of all responses to the question "How likely would you be to recommend this provider to your family and friends (on a scale of 0 to 10)" on our nationally-recognized NRC patient surveys.

  1. First time I actually have gotten some positive actions to take in getting some help for my symptoms.

  2. I thought it was excellent

  3. Clinician explained everything in detail and made sure I was comfortable at EVERY step

  4. It was great

  5. Pleased to be able to have the consistent experienced provider as my ongoing clinician for these u unusual procedures.

  6. Dr Cichowski is very knowledgeable and kind. She made me feel safe and was very interested in my goals for treatment so that she could support them.

  7. She's nice, understanding, smart, friendly, knowledgable, obviously experienced with my issues.

  8. Excellent. A very gentle and caring Doctor. Extremely kind yet very professional. Easy to talk to about sensitive subjects.

  9. Dr Sara cikowski is fantastic. 10 out of 10

  10. Dr Chicowski is a fantastic doctor. Her nurses are wonderful. I know I am getting the best possible care.

  11. Excellent , knowledgeable and helpful as always. I really appreciate and trust her.

  12. While I ultimately had 3 people in my appt with me- my actual doctor, a student doctor, and another doctor overseeing the student doctor- they were all kind and gentle with me. It was however, overwhelming and I do wish there had been more time with just my primary physician. The other 2 did nothing wrong, but it was overwhelming and I'm now remembering questions I meant to ask. I had them written down... I understand it is a teaching hospital and I appreciate that. Explaining and answering the questions of 3 people at once was too much and side tracked me from my focus. I spent at least 3 hours completing my initial intake form, not to mention the full 24hr urination diary. I wish I'd had more 1 on 1 time with my doctor...

  13. Excellent in every aspect

  14. Concerned, caring, considerate, attentive, made sure I understood conversations, very professional, very relatable.

  15. She has been very understanding of my needs.

  16. Her level of engagement with me on a personal/professional level has been greatly appreciated

  17. Very thorough, and listens well. All good

  18. I feel incredibly confident in my upcoming surgery with this clinician. She has spent the time answering questions and I feel is providing me with quality service.

  19. The entire staff in the OR was outstanding. Very thorough. Dr Cichowski and her staff were truly remarkable. They answered all my questions, and helped me feel very safe and important. This was opposite from how I felt once on the nursing floor.

  20. She's great

  21. Very clear and friendly to

  22. Sara clearly explained how she was going to examine me and discussed my health issues in a straightforward way.I felt very confident in her skills and techniques. She made me feel quite comfortable. I think she is a very competent physician.

  23. She listens, most Dr's these days don't.

  24. Excellent care, highly professional

  25. All of the consulting appointment staff were wonderful. Thoughtful, kind and skilled.

  26. She is excellent. Well informed, up to date

  27. I love Dr. Cichowski. She is thorough, compassionate and knowledgeable.

  28. Dr. Cichowski is very kind and listens to all my questions. I trust her and she is thorough and explains everything so it's easily understood. I am so grateful to her for the success of my last surgery. I am looking forward to receiving the same excellent care and communication for my next procedure.

  29. Very knowledgeable and personable.

  30. Both the physician and resident were so great: respectful informative and clear. A great experience!