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Olivia S. Ho, M.D., M.S.

  1. Plastic Surgeon

Departments

Location

  1. Jacksonville, Florida

Languages

English

Olivia Ho, M.D., FRCSC, MMSc, MPH, FACS, is a plastic surgeon with extensive training and experience in reconstructive surgery and microsurgery. Her dual board certifications in Canada and the United States, as well as her fellowships and advanced degrees, reflect her commitment to excellence in clinical practice as well as academic training and research.

Dr. Ho's practice focuses on complex reconstruction and microsurgery, including head and neck, breast, trunk, extremity, and lymphedema reconstruction, as well as gender-affirming surgery. Her research interests include outcomes research, health services research and quality improvement.

She graduated from the McMaster University School of Medicine and completed her Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery residency training at the University of Toronto. Dr. Ho completed Reconstructive Microsurgery fellowship training at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and the Harvard Medical School Plastic Surgery Program, with an emphasis on breast cancer and reconstruction, breast aesthetic surgery, and gender-affirming surgery. She then completed a second fellowship in Comprehensive Microsurgery including Oncologic, Traumatic and Lymphedema Reconstruction at the world-renowned Chang Gung Memorial Hospital in Taiwan, where she trained with the fields' pioneers and leading experts.

  1. Breast cancer-related lymphedema
  2. Lymphedema
  1. Breast reconstruction
  2. Breast reconstruction with breast implants
  3. Breast reconstruction with flap surgery
  4. Breast reduction
  5. Breast surgery
  6. Buccal fat pad flap
  7. Cosmetic surgery
  8. Facial fracture repair
  9. Facial reconstruction
  10. Fat transfer
  11. Free flap
  12. Gender affirming surgery
  13. Gynecomastia surgery
  14. Hand surgery
  15. Head and neck reconstruction
  16. Image-guided surgery
  17. Microvascular reconstruction
  18. Microvascular surgery
  19. Skin cancer excision
  20. Skin cancer reconstruction
  • Breast reconstruction and restoration
  • Gender affirming surgery
  • Head and neck reconstruction
  • Extremity reconstruction
  • Skin cancer reconstruction
  • Lymphedema
  • Perforator flaps
  • Microsurgery
  • Health services research
  • Comparative effectiveness research
  • Quality improvement initiatives and research
  1. 2020
    MPHHarvard School of Public Health
  2. 2017
    Fellowship - Comprehensive Microsurgery & Oncology, Trauma, Lymphedema ReconstructionChang Gung Memorial Hospital
  3. 2017
    MMedSc - International Master of Science Program in Reconstructive MicrosurgeryChang Gung University
  4. 2015
    Diploma - Clinical EffectivenessHarvard School of Public Health
  5. 2015
    Fellowship - Microsurgery and Breast Reconstructive SurgeryHarvard Medical School, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
  6. 2014
    Residency - Plastic & Reconstructive SurgeryUniversity of Toronto
  7. 2009
    MDMcMaster University
  8. 2006
    BHS - BHScMcMaster University

Certifications

  1. 2021
    Plastic SurgeryAmerican Board of Plastic Surgery

Awards and honors

  1. 2024
    Chairman's MedalPlastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery, University of Toronto
  2. 2023
    Rise for Equity Conference ScholarshipMayo Clinic
  3. 2023
    Outstanding Mentor Award, Clinical Research Internship Summer Program (CRISP)[Florida]
  4. 2023
    RACER AwardResearch Accelerator for Clinicians Engaged in Research (RACER)
  5. 2013
    Canada Meeting Award: Best Scientific Paper Presentation, Group for the Advancement of Microsurgery (GAM) Annual MeetingGroup for the Advancement of Microsurgery (GAM)
  6. 2013
    Best Clinical Paper Award, University of Toronto Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Resident Research DayUniversity of Toronto, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
  7. 2007
    The McMaster Plaque AwardMcMaster University
  8. 2007
    Academic Achievement Award, Varsity FencingOntario University Athletics (OUA)
  9. 2007
    Marauders Scholar Award, Varsity FencingMcMaster University
  10. 2006
    Academic Achievement Award, Varsity FencingOntario University Athletics (OUA)
  11. 2006
    Marauders Scholar Award, Varsity FencingMcMaster University
  12. 2006
    Dean's Honour ListMcMaster University
  13. 2005
    The Yates ScholarshipMcMaster University
  14. 2005
    Chenille "M" AwardMcMaster University
  15. 2005
    Academic Achievement Award, Varsity FencingOntario University Athletics (OUA)
  16. 2005
    Marauders Scholar Award, Varsity FencingMcMaster University
  17. 2005
    Dean's Honour ListMcMaster University
  18. 2004
    Academic Achievement Award, Varsity FencingOntario University Athletics (OUA)
  19. 2004
    Marauders Scholar Award, Varsity FencingMcMaster University
  20. 2004
    Dean's Honour ListMcMaster University
  21. 2003
    Physics Book PrizeMcMaster University
  22. 2003
    Dean's Honour ListMcMaster University
  23. 2002
    McMaster Honours AwardMcMaster University
  24. 2002
    Gold Duke of Edinburgh's AwardThe Duke of Edinburgh's Award
  25. 2001
    Silver Duke of Edinburgh's AwardThe Duke of Edinburgh's Award
  26. 2000
    Bronze Duke of Edinburgh's AwardThe Duke of Edinburgh's Award

Professional memberships

  1. 2025
    Executive SponsorLGBTQIA+ Mayo Employee Resource Group (MERG), Mayo Clinic
  2. 2024 - present
    MemberAmerican Association of Plastic Surgeons
  3. 2023 - present
    MemberAmerican Council of Academic of Plastic Surgeons
  4. 2023 - present
    MemberAmerican Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
  5. 2022 - present
    MemberPSRC Plastic Surgery Research Council Bylaws Committee
  6. 2022 - present
    MemberDivision of Plastic Surgery Search Committee
  7. 2022 - present
    Committee MemberWSRM World Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery - Nominations Committee
  8. 2022 - present
    MemberAmerican College of Surgeons
  9. 2021 - 2022
    MemberClinical Health Psychologist Search Committee for the Transgender & Intersex Specialty Care Clinic (TISCC)
  10. 2020 - present
    Peer Review CommitteeAgency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) Evidence-Based Practice Center Program
  11. 2020 - present
    MemberAmerican Medical Women's Association
  12. 2020 - present
    MemberAMWA American Medical Women's Association - Mayo Clinic Jacksonville Chapter
  13. 2020 - present
    VolunteerHegrit, Mayo Clinic
  14. 2020 - present
    MemberAmerican Medical Women's Association
  15. 2020 - present
    MemberPlastic Surgery Research Council (PSRC)
  16. 2020 - present
    Active MemberWomen's Health Clinic Advisory Leadership Committee
  17. 2020 - present
    MemberWorld Society For Reconstructive Microsurgery (WSRM)
  18. 2019 - present
    MemberJacksonville Society of Plastic Surgeons
  19. 2019 - present
    MemberThe Greater Jacksonville Society of Plastic Surgeons
  20. 2017
    ExaminerObjective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE), McMaster University
  21. 2016 - present
    MemberAutologous Breast Reconstruction Performance Measures Work Group, American Society of Plastic Surgeons
  22. 2015 - present
    MemberAmerican Society of Reconstructive Microsurgeons (ASRM)
  23. 2014 - present
    MemberRoyal College of Surgeons and Physicians of Canada
  24. 2009 - present
    MemberCanadian Medical Association
  25. 2007 - 2008
    Co-ChairSurgery Interest Group (SIG), McMaster University
  26. 2006 - 2009
    MemberSurgery Interest Group (SIG), McMaster University
  27. 2006 - 2007
    Vice PresidentMedical Student Council, McMaster University
  28. 2006 - 2007
    Team CaptainVarsity Fencing, McMaster University
  29. 2006 - 2007
    Class RepresentativeMichael G. DeGroote Medical School, McMaster University
  30. 2005 - 2007
    MemberMcMaster Athletics Council, McMaster University
  31. 2005 - 2006
    EducatorHealth & Wellness Center, McMaster University
  32. 2005 - 2006
    Fundraising CoordinatorMcMaster University Chapter, Relay for Life, Canadian Cancer Society
  33. 2003 - 2007
    Team MemberVarsity Fencing, McMaster University

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