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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology Assistant Professor 2015 - 2019
- Division of Urogynecology Assistant Professor 2015 - 2019
- Contact Info
- 505-272-2245
- 505 272-9474
- Websites
Cichowski, Sara Assistant Professor
Positions
- Assistant Professor , Division of Urogynecology , Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology 2015 - 2019
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Affiliation
Publications
selected publications
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abstract
- Perineorrhaphy Outcomes Related to Body Imagery: A Randomized Trial of Body Image Perception 2020
- Peer-Centered Versus Standard Physician-Centered Video Counseling for Midurethral Sling Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial. "Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery". 2019
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academic article
- Trends in patient procurement of postoperative opioids and route of hysterectomy in the United States from 2004 through 2014.. Am J Obstet Gynecol . 219:484.e1-484.e11. 2018
- Trends in patient procurement of postoperative opioids and route of hysterectomy in the United States from 2004 through 2014.. Am J Obstet Gynecol . 219:484.e1-484.e11. 2018
- How nurse gender influences patient priority assignments in US emergency departments.. Pain. 158:377-382. 2017
- Important role of physicians in addressing psychological aspects of interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS): a qualitative analysis.. International urogynecology journal. 28:249-256. 2017
- Improving biofeedback for the treatment of fecal incontinence in women: implementation of a standardized multi-site manometric biofeedback protocol.. Neurogastroenterology and motility : the official journal of the European Gastrointestinal Motility Society. 29:-. 2017
- Comparison of Perioperative Complications by Route of Hysterectomy Performed for Benign Conditions.. Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery. :-. 2016
- Sunshine Act: Shedding Light on Inaccurate Disclosures at a Gynecologic Annual Meeting. 2016
- Mindfulness-based stress reduction as a novel treatment for interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome: a randomized controlled trial.. International urogynecology journal. :-. 2016
- Patient Ethnicity Affects Triage Assessments and Patient Prioritization in U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Emergency Departments.. Medicine. 95:-. 2016
- Standard compared with mnemonic counseling for fecal incontinence: a randomized controlled trial. 2015
- Elder American Indian women's knowledge of pelvic floor disorders and barriers to seeking care.. Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery. 21:34-38. 2015
- Impact of robotic technology on hysterectomy route and associated implications for resident education. 2015
- Written versus oral disclosure of fecal and urinary incontinence in women with dual incontinence.. International urogynecology journal. 25:1257-1262. 2014
- Patient's experience compared with physician's recommendations for treating fecal incontinence, a qualitative approach.. International urogynecology journal. 25:935-940. 2014
- Ethnicity and Variations of Pelvic Organ Prolapse Bother.. International urogynecology journal. 25:53-59. 2014
- Venous Thromboembolism in Women Undergoing Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery with Mechanical Prophylaxix Alone.. International urogynecology journal. 2014
- Written versus oral disclosure of fecal and urinary incontinence in women with dual incontinence.. International urogynecology journal. 25:1257-1262. 2014
- Sexual abuse history and pelvic floor disorders in women.. Southern medical journal. 106:675-678. 2013
- The association between fecal incontinence and sexual activity and function in women attending a tertiary referral center.. International urogynecology journal. 24:1489-1494. 2013
- Nonsurgical management of a rectovaginal fistula caused by a Gellhorn pessary. 2013
- Non-Surgical Management of a Rectovaginal Fistula Caused by a Gellhorn Pessary.. Obstet Gynecol. 122:446-9. 2013
- Sexual Abuse History and Pelvic Floor Disorders in Women.. South Med J. 106:675-8. 2013
- The Association Between Fecal Incontinence and Sexual Activity and Function in Women Attending a Tertiary Referral Center.. International urogynecology journal. 2013
- When do Gynecologic Problems Call for Physical Therapy?. Contemporary OB/GYN. 56:42-8. 2011
- Distress and Quality of Life Characteristics Associated with Seeking Surgical Treatment for Stress Urinary Incontinence.. Health Qual Life Outcomes. 7. 2009
- Can you find the source of her pain?. Obstet Gynecol. 108:1229-30. 2006
- Beatrice's Choice.. JAMA. 288:1135. 2002
presentations
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presentation
- "Oral versus written disclosure of fecal and urinary incontinence in women with dual incontinence.", Presenter, 34th Annual Scientific Meeting, American Urogynecologic Society 2013
- "Patient perspectives' compared to physician recommendations for the treatment of fecal incontinence: a qualitative approach.", Presenter, 34th Annual Scientific Meeting, American Urogynecologic Society 2013
- "Does Distance Traveled Impact Patient Choice for the Management of Pelvic Organ Prolapse?", Presenter, 38th Annual Scientific Meeting, Society of Gynecologic Surgeons (SGS) 2012
- "Does Pelvic Organ Prolapse Bother vary by Ethnicity?", Presenter, 33rd Annual Scientific Meeting, American Urogynecologic Society (AUGS) 2012
- "Misconceptions and Patient-Provider Miscommunivation Among Women with Pelvic Organ Prolapse.", Presenter, 33rd Annual Scientific Meeting, American Urogynecologic Society (AUGS) 2012
- "Sexual Abuse Prevalence and Association with Specific Pelvic Floor Disorders.", Presenter, 38th Annual Scientific Meeting, Society of Gynecologic Surgeons (SGS) 2012
- "The association between fecal incontinence and sexual activity and function.", Presenter, 33rd Annual Scientific Meeting, American Urogynecologic Society (AUGS) 2012
Background
education and training
- University of New Mexico, School of Medicine , FPMRS Fellowship 2011 - 2014
- M.D., University of Washington, Seattle , Medical School 1999 - 2003
- Akron General Hospital , Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology 2004 - 2008
credentials
advisee of
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postdoc or fellow advising relationship
- Komesu, Yuko, M.D. candidacy, 2013 - 2014
Contact
full name
- Sara B Cichowski
mailing address
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2211 Lomas Blvd. NE
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87131
United States of America
fax
- 505 272-9866