Biographical summary
Olivia Ho, M.D., FRCSC, MMSc, MPH, FACS, completed her medical school training at McMaster University in Canada. She then completed her residency in Plastic Surgery at the University of Toronto.
She is double board certified in Canada and the United States. She is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, a Diplomat of the American Board of Plastic Surgery, and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
She has further developed her interests in Reconstructive Surgery and Microsurgical Reconstruction with two separate full-year fellowships. Her first fellowship was in Breast Reconstruction and Microsurgery with the Harvard Medical School and Plastic Surgery Program at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston which included breast cancer and reconstruction, breast aesthetic surgery, and gender affirmation surgery. This was followed by 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 experts.
She combined her clinical interests in surgery with education and research by pursuing two Masters degrees. She obtained her Master of Medical Science at the Chang Gung University in Taiwan and her Master of Public Health at Harvard University.
Dr. Ho's primary practice focus is in complex reconstruction and microsurgery in head & neck, breast, trunk, extremity, and lymphedema reconstruction as well as gender affirmation. Dr. Ho's research interests focus on outcomes research, health services research, and quality improvement.
Conditions treated
Procedures performed
Interests
- 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
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2020
MPHHarvard School of Public Health
- 2017
Fellowship - Comprehensive Microsurgery & Oncology, Trauma, Lymphedema ReconstructionChang Gung Memorial Hospital
- 2017
MMedSc - International Master of Science Program in Reconstructive MicrosurgeryChang Gung University
- 2015
Diploma - Clinical EffectivenessHarvard School of Public Health
- 2015
Fellowship - Microsurgery and Breast Reconstructive SurgeryHarvard Medical School, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
- 2014
Residency - Plastic & Reconstructive SurgeryUniversity of Toronto
- 2009
MDMcMaster University
- 2006
BHS - BHScMcMaster University
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2021
Plastic SurgeryAmerican Board of Plastic Surgery
- 2014
Plastic SurgeryRoyal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada
Awards and honors
- 2013
Best Scientific Paper Award, Group for the Advancement of Microsurgery (GAM) Annual MeetingGroup for the Advancement of Microsurgery (GAM)
- 2013
Best Clinical Paper Award, University of Toronto Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Resident Research DayUniversity of Toronto, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
- 2007
The McMaster Plaque AwardMcMaster University
- 2007
Academic Achievement Award, Varsity FencingOntario University Athletics (OUA)
- 2007
Marauders Scholar Award, Varsity FencingMcMaster University
- 2006
Academic Achievement Award, Varsity FencingOntario University Athletics (OUA)
- 2006
Marauders Scholar Award, Varsity FencingMcMaster University
- 2006
Dean's Honour ListMcMaster University
- 2005
The Yates ScholarshipMcMaster University
- 2005
Chenille "M" AwardMcMaster University
- 2005
Academic Achievement Award, Varsity FencingOntario University Athletics (OUA)
- 2005
Marauders Scholar Award, Varsity FencingMcMaster University
- 2005
Dean's Honour ListMcMaster University
- 2004
Academic Achievement Award, Varsity FencingOntario University Athletics (OUA)
- 2004
Marauders Scholar Award, Varsity FencingMcMaster University
- 2004
Dean's Honour ListMcMaster University
- 2003
Physics Book PrizeMcMaster University
- 2003
Dean's Honour ListMcMaster University
- 2002
McMaster Honours AwardMcMaster University
- 2002
Gold Duke of Edinburgh's AwardThe Duke of Edinburgh's Award
- 2001
Silver Duke of Edinburgh's AwardThe Duke of Edinburgh's Award
- 2000
Bronze Duke of Edinburgh's AwardThe Duke of Edinburgh's Award
Professional memberships
- 2022 - present
Commiittee MemberPSRC Plastic Surgery Research Council Bylaws Committee
- 2022 - present
MemberDivision of Plastic Surgery Search Committee
- 2022 - present
Committee MemberWSRM World Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery - Nominations Committee
- 2021 - present
MemberWorld Society For Reconstructive Microsurgery (WSRM)
- 2021 - 2022
MemberClinical Health Psychologist Search Committee for the Transgender & Intersex Specialty Care Clinic (TISCC)
- 2020 - present
Peer Review CommitteeAgency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) Evidence-Based Practice Center Program
- 2020 - present
MemberAmerican Medical Women's Association
- 2020 - present
MemberAMWA American Medical Women's Association - Mayo Clinic Jacksonville Chapter
- 2020 - present
MemberAmerican Medical Women's Association
- 2020 - present
MemberPlastic Surgery Research Council (PSRC)
- 2020 - present
Active MemberWomen's Health Clinic Advisory Leadership Committee
- 2019 - present
MemberJacksonville Society of Plastic Surgeons
- 2017
ExaminerObjective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE), McMaster University
- 2016 - present
MemberAutologous Breast Reconstruction Performance Measures Work Group, American Society of Plastic Surgeons
- 2016 - present
MemberAmerican Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery
- 2014 - present
MemberRoyal College of Surgeons and Physicians of Canada
- 2007 - 2008
Co-ChairSurgery Interest Group (SIG), McMaster University
- 2006 - 2009
MemberSurgery Interest Group (SIG), McMaster University
- 2006 - 2007
Vice PresidentMedical Student Council, McMaster University
- 2006 - 2007
Team CaptainVarsity Fencing, McMaster University
- 2006 - 2007
Class RepresentativeMichael G. DeGroote Medical School, McMaster University
- 2005 - 2007
MemberMcMaster Athletics Council, McMaster University
- 2005 - 2006
EducatorHealth & Wellness Center, McMaster University
- 2005 - 2006
Fundraising CoordinatorMcMaster University Chapter, Relay for Life, Canadian Cancer Society
- 2003 - 2007
Team MemberVarsity Fencing, McMaster University
Publications