Dr. Michael Litrel

Dr. Litrel is an active participant on RealSelf.com, sharing before and after photos and answering patient questions regarding vaginal rejuvenation.

Dr. Litrel has been voted a ‘Top Doctor’ by his peers for his outstanding accomplishments and superior patient care, Atlanta magazine.

Dr. Litrel has been named ‘Mom-Approved’ OB by readers of Atlanta Parent magazine for his excellent medical care.

Dr. Litrel earned the prestigious ABOG certification for his continued learning and commitment in the specialty OB/GYN and the subspecialty of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery.

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Michael Litrel, MD, FACOG, FPMRS is a Female Pelvic Reconstructive Cosmetic Surgeon and Urogynecologist, double board-certified in the subspecialty Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery and in Obstetrics and Gynecology. As a top educator, speaker and award-winning ‘Top Doctor’, women travel from around the country to seek his expertise.

“So many women suffer in silence with sexual problems that come after childbirth. A woman’s body is never the same after the baby comes. But it’s wonderful to hear from my patients after their surgery that they finally feel like themselves again. This makes me very happy—it is a privilege to help.”

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Areas of Expertise

  • Advanced cosmetic vaginal surgery
  • Advanced female pelvic reconstruction surgery
  • Vaginal Rejuvenation
  • Labiaplasty
  • Vaginoplasty
  • Prolapse of uterus and vagina
  • Childbirth injury including anal sphincter injury
  • Vaginal, perineal and labial distortion
  • Clitoral hood reduction
  • Monsplasty
  • Perineoplasty
  • Surgical corrections for women with prior surgery for prolapse or vaginal rejuvenation
  • Urinary incontinence or bladder problems in women
  • Uterine prolapse surgery
  • Sacrocolpopexy
  • Posterior repair – Rectocele
  • Paravaginal repair – Cystocele
  • Mesh complications and mesh removal surgery

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

  • Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery
  • American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Dr. Litrel is in private practice, and is also a Clinical Professor at both Emory University School of Medicine and Medical College of Georgia. He trains doctors in the techniques he has developed in genitoplastic and pelviplastic surgery, and is writing a book to document this area of his specialty.

Dr. Litrel trained for eight years at Emory University School of Medicine under the mentorship of multiple renowned surgeons, including John D. Thompson, John Rock, Cullen Richardson, William Saye, Ira Horowitz, and Niall Galloway.

At the Institute of Gynecology, he studied female cosmetic plastic gynecology under the private tutelage of Professor Adam Ostrzenski, the discoverer of the G-Spot. During residency, he studied minimally invasive reconstructive laparoscopic surgery at the Advanced Laparoscopic Training Center, and upon completion of his surgical training, he joined the highly respected surgeon Dr. James Cross in private practice in 1997. He worked under his mentorship for eight years until Dr. Cross’s retirement in 2005.

Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia
Residency, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology 1997

Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia
Degree: MD 1993

Wesleyan University, Middletown, Connecticut
Degree: BA, Molecular Biology and Biochemistry 1987

American Urogynecologic Society Member

Fellow, American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology

American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists

American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine

Georgia Obstetrical and Gynecological Society

Medical Association of Georgia

Cherokee-Pickens Medical Society, President

Northside Hospital Cherokee
Chairman of Department of Surgery
2009-2013

Emory University School of Medicine
Assistant Clinical Professor
1999- current

Medical College of Georgia
Clinical Assistant Professor
2001-current

Cherokee County Board of Health

  • Chairman
    2001-2013
  • Board member
    2013-current

The Hope Center for Pregnancy Crisis
Medical Director
2006-current

Cherokee County Health Department
Director of Women’s Health Services
1999-2010

Director of Gynecological Surgery
Humble Surgery Hospital
2010-2013

Alpha Omega Alpha, National Medical Honor Society
Elected 1993

Voted ‘Top Doctor’ by his peers for his outstanding accomplishments and superior patient care, Atlanta magazine

Voted ‘Mom-Approved OB’ by readers for excellent medical care, Atlanta Parent Magazine.

Dr. Litrel regularly publishes articles in the cutting edge arena of integrative health. He’s an award-winning columnist and author of two books, including The Eyes Don’t See, a book about the relationship between faith and health.

Dr. Litrel’s speaking engagements include both public forums and medical conferences, with venues including the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine.

State of Georgia

Northside Hospital Cherokee
Canton, GA 30115

“I want to thank Dr. Litrel for saving me. Not only is he an extraordinary doctor, he’s an extraordinary human being. You even came to check on me on your day off! I will forever be grateful that you were placed in my life in my time of need!”

Cindy D., Dr. Litrel Patient

“Dr. Litrel and his staff were awesome! I drove over two hours to have my services done with him and I just have to say it was so worth every minute! Highly recommend!!!”

Kristie S., Dr. Litrel Patient

“Dr. Litrel performed my vaginoplasty and he’s simply amazing! I feel absolutely wonderful and have done nothing but brag about him and his staff. I highly recommend your office.”

Juana L., Dr. Litrel Patient

LOCATIONS

Located in metro Atlanta, we have two beautiful offices to serve you.

Call us today!
770.721.6060