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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 (252 Ratings, 109 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. They were very open and direct, and showed much interest in my concerns. Very easy to talk to.

  2. While she has her expert opinion, she 100% allows for patients wants and needs to be met

  3. A caring, empathetic clinician who listened to my concerns and was informative and reassuring.

  4. Excellent care

  5. Great experience

  6. Put me at ease and explained my condition and treatment options.

  7. Physician team was awesome; authentic, approachable. Great bedside manner. Very knowledgeable.

  8. Grrreat

  9. Dr Cichowski is a wonderful doctor!!

  10. Dr. Cichowski is the best. She did surgery on me a few years back and has taken care of other issues since then. I feel so comfortable with her guidance and thoughtfulness.

  11. Dr. Cechowski is so caring and professional. My experience with her from pre-op to post-op was stellar.

  12. Very compassionate, caring and knowledgeable.

  13. Appreciate the continued effort to ensure my health and wellbeing

  14. Sara and her fellow made time for all my questions and explained everything in terms I could understand. They were transparent wit the possible outcomes. They were patient with my fears and validated my feelings.

  15. She is an excellent physician, compassionate and kind and is always willing to answer my questions

  16. Dr. Cichowski is an exceptional practitioner and am grateful to work with her. She is with experience, knowledge, a competency, and ease that is easy to connect with. After a misdiagnosis years ago, our work together leaves me with hope and am already manifesting improvement.

  17. All were very professional, sensitive to my needs and knowledgeable.

  18. Care has been great, physicians were great

  19. Communicated concisely Respected my privacy and that of my daughter who accompanied me.Explained what was happening in my body and what she suggested as a resolution.

  20. She cared for me in a previous surgery, and is going to help me again. She listens.

  21. She was fantastic from start to finish. Showed nothing but concern for me throughout and explained my options thoroughly.

  22. She spent a lot of time with me and answered all my questions. She explained my options clearly.

  23. Very honest, realistic, helpful & personable. Skillful at performing painful procedures yet still concerned about patient & their reactions to/during those procedures. Sensitive & honest with explanations.

  24. I felt quite comfortable with both the resident doctor and Dr. Chicowski. It is an embarrassing topic and they made sure I felt comfortable

  25. Great

  26. Dr. Chechowski was very informative pre-op. I did not see her post-op, but Dr. Pollat did provide post-op updates when I inquired how it went.

  27. Provider Dr S Chicowski ( spelling) is excellent !Attentive, intelligent, personable!

  28. She listened to my needs and I completely trusted her

  29. Dr Cichowski was very informative, patient and knowledgeable. She explained everything and gave us solutions that have not be possible with any other medical office. I know I will have the best care with her and her team.

  30. Both the doctor and the resident (not sure of his role), were extremely professional, kind and knowledgeable.