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Timothy Hickman, MD

Co-founding Physician & Medical Director
Accepting new patients
Years in practice:
30.0 years
Specialties:
IVF, PGT-A, endometriosis, poor responders, PCOS, uterine fibroids, progesterone supplementation, psychosocial aspects of infertility, ovulation disorders
Dr. Timothy Hickman is a Johns Hopkins-trained, double board-certified in OBGYN and REI, and the Founding Partner and Medical Director of CCRM Fertility Houston. Known as one of the thought leaders in the field of reproductive endocrinology, Dr. Hickman led the team that helped his patient become the first in Texas to achieve a pregnancy resulting in live birth using cryopreserved eggs. Since starting the practice in 2001, he enjoys helping individuals and couples grow their families through continual scientific innovation. He is a Past President of SART, the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology, and is currently the CDC liaison to SART.

“Every embryo carries a story of hope. As Reproductive Endocrinologists, we don’t just work with science–we help build families, one miracle at a time.”

– Timothy Hickman
, MD

Education

MD, St. Louis University School of Medicine
Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology, John Hopkins University School of Medicine
Fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, John Hopkins University School of Medicine

Awards

Top Doctor in Reproductive Endocrinology by U.S. News and World Report
Texas Super Doc by Texas Monthly Magazine for over 20+ years
Top Doctor for Reproductive Endocrinology/Infertility by Houstonia Magazine
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
SART Executive Board member for more than 20 years

Professional organizations

American Society for Reproductive Medicine
Society for Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
Former Webmaster and Registry Committee Chair of the SART
Former American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Delegate to the American Medical Association-Resident Fellow Section
Former ASRM delegate to the AMA Young Physician Section

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