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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 (267 Ratings, 112 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 Press Ganey patient surveys.

  1. Absolutely amazing!

  2. General caring demeanor

  3. Honest, capable, supportive, and helpful

  4. It was a through and informative experience

  5. Dr C is professional, caring and knowledgeable. She is easy to talk with and responsive to all my questions.

  6. Dr. Cichowski is an excellent practioner as are her nurses. I always feel like I am getting the best possible care and treatment.

  7. Everyone was very friendly, reassuring, and professional. I really felt like I was in good hands. This wad important to me because I tend to be a nervous patient

  8. Dr Cichowski is outstanding. Very knowledgeable and clearly answers questions and explains the procedures. Listens to concerns and easy to talk to. I could not have found a better surgeon and would highly recommend her.

  9. Overall I loved her; she explained everything thoroughly before the procedure, has a nice bedside manner, seems very competent. The one glitch was that when we spoke post surgery, it was 6:30 am, and I didn't have my wits about me yet. There had been a small accident that happened, and I would have liked follow up with that.

  10. Great bedside manner, made me feel at ease, informative and reassuring.

  11. I have checked in with her for multiple years to address complications that occurred after a surgery at a different facility. I appreciate that she helped me explore and try all conservative measures to resolve the issue. I also appreciate her honesty when understanding it was time to take more significant steps to promote proper healing. She takes her time, thoroughly explains things, never rushed me, and made me feel comfortable asking any question I had. She was also very honest about what a repair could and could not do and the risks involved. I have full confidence in her as I schedule surgical repair of the issue.

  12. DR C listened to my story and helped me make the best decision for my care. SHe is an open and empathetic clinician and my experience at OHSU has been super from the first appointment tot he last.

  13. The entire process with Brooke and Dr. C. Was pleasant, efficient, informative, professional, and amazing!! I left so happy!

  14. She is an amazing doctor who cares about the patient. Dr. Cichowski is an active listener, warm, and kind. I'd recommend her to anyone!

  15. Dr Cichowski is just about the best doc I have ever had the privilege to meet. She saved me from a disastrous situation and gave me my life back. I would lay on the rail road tracks for her.

  16. Great experience. I felt very comfortable and heard, and not rushed. My questions were nicely answered.

  17. Very candid, explained my situation carefully. Warm and engaging. I really liked her, feel I can trust her.

  18. She is an outstanding clinician who provided the very best care!

  19. I was listened to and cared for well.

  20. Easy to understand and ask ? When needed

  21. Very kind and knowledgeable

  22. Knowledgeable, kind and understanding.

  23. I never received such care and high regards for my well-being. The attention to detail of information that I received was given to me in a way that it was so easy to understand and repeat

  24. Dr C. & her fellows were kind, compassionate & clinically excellent during my surgical course and it was complicated.

  25. I was treated very well. I told the doctor my concerns and she addressed everything with me, very professional and patient.

  26. Dr Cichowski really listens to me.

  27. Answered all questions, friendly, personable, easy to talk to, Best part: surgery successful :-)

  28. Dr Cichowski was friendly, and well versed. She treated me with respect and care with excellent bedside manner. I did not, however, have any warning that 70% of my evaluation and exam would be handled by a resident. I was under the impression I would be seeing my clinician of choice, and was not offered any forward ingredients or choice for the residents participation in my exam.

  29. I've been receiving Botox injections for urge incontinence from Dr. Cichowski for several years. The care team of nurse, fellow, and Dr Sara has always been excellent and caring .

  30. From the minute I arrived I was so thrilled to fund someone I was extremely comfortable with and confident in. Great care; thoughtful and thorough. Nothing less than fantastic!