Biographical summary
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.
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
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