About
Dr. Lori Hickson is an internal medicine physician with 25 years of experience in primary care. She earned her medical degree from Chicago Medical School. She completed her Internal Medicine Residency at Northwestern Medical Center in Chicago.
Originally from Phoenix, Arizona, Dr. Hickson spent a decade practicing in Phoenix and Newport Beach, California. She relocated with her two children to New Braunfels, Texas, where she has practiced since 2012. Her clinical focus spans complex chronic conditions, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, menopause, obesity, and acute illness. She takes a holistic approach that addresses physical health, mental wellness, and disease prevention together. Dr. Hickson works to empower each patient to take an active role in their own care.
Education & Training
Medical School
Chicago Medical School
Residency
Internal Medicine, Northwestern Medical Center, Chicago
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Hickson right for?
Dr. Hickson works well with adults managing complex or chronic medical conditions. Patients dealing with diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity, or menopause benefit from her focused clinical experience. She also serves patients transitioning out of the hospital who need attentive post-discharge follow-up. Adults who want a physician involved in both their physical and mental wellness will find her holistic approach a strong fit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Hickson specializes in complex chronic conditions including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity, and menopause. She also treats acute illness and manages post-hospital care for patients recovering after a hospitalization. Her clinical focus includes disease prevention and lifestyle-based health improvements.
Dr. Hickson takes a holistic approach that addresses both physical and mental health together. She builds long-term relationships with patients and works to empower them to take an active role in their health decisions. She develops individualized care plans based on each patient's specific needs and circumstances.
Dr. Hickson earned her medical degree from Chicago Medical School. She then completed her Internal Medicine Residency Program at Northwestern Medical Center in Chicago. That training grounded her in the management of complex adult medical conditions.
Dr. Hickson has served the New Braunfels community since 2012. Before relocating to Texas, she spent a decade practicing in Phoenix, Arizona, and Newport Beach, California. She brings more than 25 years of internal medicine experience to her patients.
Yes. Dr. Hickson focuses specifically on adults navigating complex or multiple chronic conditions. She coordinates care across specialists and hospitalists to ensure her patients receive consistent, well-managed treatment at every stage.
Yes. Preventive medicine sits at the center of Dr. Hickson's practice. She offers preventative care counseling, nutritional counseling, and weight loss treatment alongside her chronic disease management services. Her goal is to help patients stay healthy, not just treat illness after it develops.
Yes. Dr. Hickson provides dedicated menopausal care as part of her clinical services. She addresses the physical and wellness dimensions of this transition as part of her broader focus on women's health and chronic condition management.
Dr. Hickson actively coordinates with specialists, hospitalists, and post-hospital care teams on behalf of her patients. Her smaller practice panel gives her the time to manage these relationships closely and keep care transitions smooth.
Doctor profile last updated October 31, 2026