- Warts
- Medical Weight LossPatients at Cherokee Women’s find expertise that also extends to the basic foundation of everyday health. Along with OB/GYN care, Cherokee Women’s also offers comprehensive care in the fields of urogynecology, vaginal rejuvenation, cosmetic services and medical weight loss.
- Nutritional Counseling
- Primary CareAt Cherokee Women’s Health, we have assembled a dynamic team of physicians and mid-levels who concentrate exclusively on diagnosing, preventing and treating women’s health problems. Because we are the primary care physician for many of our patients, we serve as your first guide in finding solutions for better health.
- Male Infertility
- Emergency CareIf you experience the symptoms listed above, contact your physician right away. He or she will tell you to come in to the office or go to the emergency room.
- Infectious DiseasesPreexisting Conditions — Women who have certain preexisting conditions may be considered high-risk. It is important to fully disclose health history so that you can be assessed as high-risk. This can include autoimmune disorders, seizure disorders, heart disease, or infectious diseases.
- Urinary IncontinenceOur team of double board-certified urogynecologists have completed the most stringent training and certification available to provide patients with the best care possible. They are specialists in female pelvic health and experts in vaginal rejuvenation, pelvic floor reconstruction and treating urinary incontinence.
- Immunizations• Vaccination history: Bring a list of all vaccinations. Many vaccines cannot be given during pregnancy so preparing early can ensure that all vaccines are current. For example, MMR, varicella, and hepatitis vaccines must be given outside of pregnancy.
- GynecologyAdolescent gynecology (Teen GYN) is an important area of medicine that deals with the reproductive health of teenage girls. This field of medicine is concerned with the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of conditions that affect the female reproductive system in young girls and teenagers.
- Female InfertilityPolycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) – PCOS causes a hormone imbalance that can affect ovulation, and is the most common cause of female infertility. Along with infertility, women with PCOS are often insulin-resistant, have abnormal hair growth on the face or body, struggle with acne and often have difficulty maintaining a healthy weight.
- MenopauseWe provide a full range of healthcare services for women through all stages of their lives. From obstetrics, urogynecologic care, vaginal rejuvenation to menopause management, our physicians and advanced practice providers are experts in female health care and are here for you.
- Obstetrics“I received my undergraduate degree in engineering. But then, in my early twenties, I began to have questions about my own body as a female, which led me to start thinking about becoming a doctor so I could do something significant to affect change in women. I decided to go into osteopathic medicine because it appealed to me from my engineering side — to be able to understand the body mechanics and fluidity of the entire body. When I decided to specialize in obstetrics, I knew I had found my purpose.
- EndometriosisIntrauterine insemination occurs when a large amount of healthy sperm are inserted in the uterus at the time of ovulation. It is often used in conjunction with ovulation induction. IUI is commonly used for unexplained infertility. It is also used for couples affected by mild endometriosis, problems with ovulation, mild male factor infertility and infertility related to cervical factors.
- Pelvic Pain
- PregnancyA high-risk pregnancy requires special care and extra attention so that both mom and baby continue to thrive. At Cherokee Women’s Health, our highly-qualified doctors specialize in high-risk pregnancy and are dedicated to providing women with compassionate, caring and competent obstetric care.
- Labor and DeliveryTaylor Battaglia is a Registered Nurse and Certified Nurse Midwife who helps women through the birthing process by delivering babies at Northside Hospital Cherokee. Taylor used midwives during the births of her children and also served as a doula in her community. She enjoys providing supportive care throughout pregnancy and into labor and delivery.
- Ovarian Cancer
- Cervical CancerIn the past several years, a breakthrough in medicine has provided a way to fight back and prevent cervical cancer. High-risk HPV strains including 16 and 18 have been associated with the majority of cervical cancers. Other HPV strains including 6 and 11 are associated with genital warts or growths on the vulva, cervix or penis. The Guardisil vaccine provides patients a way to actively protect themselves from these four strains of viruses. Additionally, the Cervarix vaccine will protect against the two strains that cause cervical cancer. It is recommended for male and female individuals between the ages of 9 and 26. These vaccinations protect young men and women before there are exposed during sexual activity. Most insurance companies, including Medicaid, will pay for the vaccine. (If you don’t have medical insurance, there are still ways to pay for the vaccine. Talk to your healthcare provider about your options.)
- AutismAlong with being passionate about community health education, women’s health and empowerment, nutrition and fitness, Dr. Phillips is also interested in childhood autism and international travel.
- Diabetes Care
- Thyroid
- UltrasoundA complete physical exam is the first and most important step in cancer prevention. Advanced ultrasound imaging serves as an additional tool in detecting or ruling out cancer when you have physical symptoms, including pain or bleeding. Cherokee Women’s offers advanced ultrasound services in both trans-vaginal and three-dimensional ultrasound imaging, and we’re on the select list of practices fully accredited by the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine for Obstetric and Gynecologic ultrasound.
- ChemotherapyPrimary ovarian insufficiency – The condition when your ovaries no longer produce eggs is called premature ovarian failure. It can be caused by an autoimmune response or by premature loss of eggs from your ovary, possibly because of genetics or chemotherapy.
- VasectomyVasectomy – A surgical procedure for men in which a doctor cuts and seals off the two tubes that allow sperm to travel outside the body.
- Robotic SurgeryDr. Z received her medical education at Florida State University (FSU) College of Medicine, after completing her undergraduate work at FSU, where she graduated Cum Laude. She completed her residency training at WellStar Kennestone Medical Center and has training and experience in robotic surgery.
- Reconstructive SurgeryCherokee Women’s Health is unique among OB/GYN practices in the Southeast, with three OB/GYNs double board-certified in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery (FPMRS, also known as urogynecology). Because of this, our practice is a resource of expertise on a wide range of women’s health issues. In 2018, patients from 27 states visited Cherokee Women’s Health.
- Botox
- Laparoscopic SurgeryDuring residency, Dr. Litrel 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.
- Cosmetic SurgeryDr. 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, with a book in progress documenting this area of his specialty. Certified by both the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS) and the Cellular Medicine Association (CMA), Dr. Litrel is authorized to deliver the O-Shot®.
- Acne Treatment