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Michael J. Litrel (born July 13, 1965) is a urogynecological and female reconstructive cosmetic surgeon, double board certified in the subspecialty Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery and in Obstetrics and Gynecology. He 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.

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.

Education
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

Board Certifications
Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery

American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Awards, Honors, and Leadership

 * Castle Connolly ‘Top Doctor Award’


 * Alpha Omega Alpha, National Medical Honor Society elected 1993


 * Cherokee-Pickens Medical Society, President 2006-2014


 * Northside Hospital Cherokee, Chairman of Department of Surgery 2009-2013


 * Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia, 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

Professional Memberships

 * American Urogynecologic Society Member
 * Fellow, American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
 * American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists
 * Cherokee-Pickens Medical Society
 * American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine
 * Georgia Obstetrical and Gynecological Society
 * Medical Association of Georgia

Author and Speaker

 * Author of two books on the relationship between faith and health
 * Speaker for audience of both public forums and medical conferences
 * Award-winning columnist

Dr. Litrel is the author of The Eyes Don’t See, a book about the relationship between faith and health. He regularly publishes articles in the cutting edge arena of integrative health. His speaking engagements include audiences both layman and medical, with venues including the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine.