Steven Leichter, M.D., is a nationally recognized, board certified endocrinologist and Fellow of the American College of Physicians and American College of Clinical Endocrinologists. Dr. Leichter has a special interest in treating metabolic diseases and osteoporosis. Other specialty areas include hormonal evaluations of orthostatic hypotension and tachycardia, metabolic evaluation of kidney stones and diagnostic challenges. He has published over 80 papers and continues to carry out clinical research.Dr. Leichter is married and has five children, nine grandchildren, two great grandchildren and one dog. Dr. Leichter is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Hashimoto Thyroiditis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.

Dr. McCarthy-Keith earned her medical degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and also a Master of Public Health in maternal and child health from the University of North Carolina. She completed her Obstetrics and Gynecology residency training at Duke University Medical Center and a fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland. During her fellowship, Dr. McCarthy-Keith’s research focused on the molecular mechanisms of uterine fibroid regulation and reproductive health disparities. She has special interests in male and female infertility, polycystic ovary syndrome, uterine fibroids, and in vitro fertilization. She has authored several peer-reviewed publications on reproductive and infertility topics and has presented her research nationally. Prior to joining SGF Atlanta, Dr. McCarthy-Keith practiced general obstetrics and gynecology in Virginia and South Carolina. While in Maryland, she treated patients with reproductive endocrine and fertility disorders at the National Institutes of Health and Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Dr. McCarthy-Keith was a Lieutenant Commander in the United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps and held the position of Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. Dr. McCarthy-Keith is passionate about her vegan way of life. She shares her enthusiasm for plant-based nutrition with everyone she meets and she encourages her patients to incorporate healthy diet into their fertility lifestyle. A native of North Carolina, Dr. McCarthy-Keith is the proud mother of two energetic sons. She spends her free time in Atlanta visiting the zoo, strolling the botanical gardens, and cheering on the Braves. Dr. Mccarthy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Infertility, Sertoli Cell-Only Syndrome, Premature Ovarian Failure, and Tubal Disease.

Bansari Patel is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Infertility, Tubal Disease, Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome, and Ovarian Overproduction of Androgens. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

Valerie Libby, M.D., M.P.H., FACOG, earned her medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. She graduated from the University of Texas at Austin Honors Program studying Psychology and Spanish. She then earned a Masters in Global Public Health from George Washington University where she served as a fellow in Kenya for the Global Health Service. After finishing her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Parkland Hospital, University of Texas at Southwestern Medical Center, she completed a 3-year fellowship in reproductive endocrinology and infertility at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center/Case Western Reserve University. Dr. Libby is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology and reproductive endocrinology and infertility. She has expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of infertility, including polycystic ovary syndrome, male factor infertility, and ovarian aging. She is also accomplished in the areas of fertility preservation and elective egg freezing. Dr. Libby has received several honors, including the Award for Excellence in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, University of Texas at Southwestern Medical Center; a Distinction in Medical Education from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio; and was acknowledged as an American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) 2018 Prize Paper Candidate. She has presented her research on in vitro fertilization (IVF) outcomes in fertile, sterilized patients at several national meetings. An advocate in the reproductive endocrinology field, Dr. Libby has held a variety of leadership roles with the American Medical Student Association, American Medical Women’s Association, and the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Dr. Libby’s roots are in Atlanta, Georgia, where she graduated from Woodward Academy. She enjoys tennis, biking, cooking, and dancing. She speaks Spanish fluently and loves traveling. Sharing in her passion for reproductive medicine, her father and two brothers are urologists. After completing four egg freezing cycles herself, she is very passionate about egg freezing and reproductive planning. Dr. Libby joined Shady Grove Fertility in September 2020, and sees patients at SGF’s Atlanta – Northside, Buckhead and Marietta locations. Dr. Libby is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Infertility, Sertoli Cell-Only Syndrome, Premature Ovarian Failure, and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.

Jessica R. Kanter, M.D., MTR, is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology and in reproductive endocrinology. She earned her undergraduate degree in biomedical engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology, where she received her first patent for Rapid Multiwell Cell Filtration Device, a device for enhanced efficiency of automated blood-typing. She then made a career shift towards medicine, attending Emory University School of Medicine for her medical degree. Dr. Kanter remained in Georgia to pursue her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University Health. It was during this time that Dr. Kanter traveled to remote regions of Peru to perform high-volume cervical cancer screening. Dr. Kanter then completed her fellowship in reproductive endocrinology and infertility at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. During this time, she also earned a Masters in Translational Research with a research focus on the uterine immune environment and placentation. An ardent researcher, Dr. Kanter has contributed to medical publications focusing on subjects such as monozygotic twinning in IVF, cell biology and roles in early pregnancy establishment and outcomes, and the uterine immune environment in addition to writing book chapters detailing infertility and ectopic pregnancies. She has also traveled across the country presenting topics including in vitro fertilization with preimplantation genetic testing, enhanced embryo implantation, and age-based counseling for fertility treatment. Dr. Kanter is a member of professional organizations such as the American Society for Reproductive Medicine and the Society of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. Dr. Kanter currently sees patients at SGF’s Marietta and Atlanta – Northside offices. In her free time, she enjoys spending time outdoors, diving into a new book, or experiencing new cultures and the wonders of the world through traveling. Dr. Kanter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Infertility, Tubal Disease, Premature Ovarian Failure, and Sertoli Cell-Only Syndrome.

Lillian Schapiro is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Schapiro is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Vaginal Dryness, Vaginal Cysts, Menorrhagia, Vulvovaginitis, and Intrauterine Device Insertion. Dr. Schapiro is currently accepting new patients.

Ingrid Reyes is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Alpharetta, Georgia. Dr. Reyes has been practicing medicine for over 20 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Amenorrhea, Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods, Neonatal Ovarian Cyst, Ovarian Cysts, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

Maria Gonzaga is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Gonzaga is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods, Vaginal Cysts, Vaginal Dryness, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, and Intrauterine Device Insertion. Dr. Gonzaga is currently accepting new patients.

Dr Robertson has been in practice with Atlanta Diabetes Associates since 1998. He is Board certified in both Internal Medicine and Endocrinology and Metabolism. His practice includes general endocrinology, including thyroid disorders, pituatary and adrenal disease, hormone replacement therapies for men and women, and both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. He is a past President of the Georgia Chapter of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists. Prior to joining Atlanta Diabetes Associates, Dr Robertson served on the faculty at Emory University school of Medicine for 10 years in the Divisions of Endocrinology and Atherosclerosis and Lipid Metabolism. He has numerous publications and is an invited presenter at National and International meetings. Dr. Robertson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hashimoto Thyroiditis, Obesity in Children, and Triple A Syndrome.

John Lee is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Suwanee, Georgia. Dr. Lee has been practicing medicine for over 27 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Menorrhagia, Female Genital Sores, Intrauterine Device Insertion, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

Tamika Sea is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Stockbridge, Georgia. Dr. Sea is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods, Vulvovaginitis, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Angiomyoma, and Intrauterine Device Insertion. Dr. Sea is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Monika Yadav specializes in Internal Medicine with a focus in Diabetes and Thyroid Diseases. Dr. Yadav is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, Folate Deficiency, and Subacute Combined Degeneration.

Michael Litrel is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Canton, Georgia. Dr. Litrel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Neuralgia, Processing Deficient Progeroid Laminopathies (PDPL), Donohue Syndrome, Progeria, and Intrauterine Device Insertion. Dr. Litrel is currently accepting new patients.

Michael Dempsey is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Dempsey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Neuralgia, Menorrhagia, Painful Menstrual Periods, Vulvovaginitis, and Intrauterine Device Insertion. Dr. Dempsey is currently accepting new patients.

Jennifer Gilligan, MD, received her medical degree from George Washington University in Washington, D.C. She completed her residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in endocrinology at Emory University. Dr. Gilligan is board certified in internal medicine and brings with her more than five years of experience. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians Group, Dr. Gilligan was an emergency room physician at Atlanta Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Decatur. Dr. Gilligan is proficient in Spanish and has done research in diabetes and diabetes care. Dr. Gilligan will be in practice with Imad El-Kebbi, MD, and Reshma Patel, MD. She is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Gilligan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

Monica Fortson is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Fortson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Vulvovaginitis, Menorrhagia, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Menopause, and Intrauterine Device Insertion. Dr. Fortson is currently accepting new patients.

Sherley C. Samuels, MD is an expert in normal and high-risk obstetrics. Her other areas of interest are minimally invasive surgery, treatment of fibroids, and infertility.In addition to providing obstetrical and gynecological services at Piedmont Newton Hospital, she performs da Vinci Robotic surgery at both Piedmont Newton Hospital and Piedmont Walton Hospital.She is also an adjunct faculty member of Obstetrics and Gynecology for Augusta University/University of Georgia Medical Partnership, teaching future physicians. Dr. Samuels is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Vaginal Cysts, Vaginal Dryness, Menorrhagia, Neuralgia, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

Anh Le, M.D. earned her medical degree from Ross University and completed her internal medicine residency through Mercer University in Savannah at Memorial Health Medical Center. Dr. Le is board certified by American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Le treats a variety of chronic medical diseases including hypertension, diabetes, COPD, obesity, cardiovascular disease, stroke, CKD, and GERD. Her special interests include women's health, obesity management and treatment, geriatric medicine and advanced care planning. Dr. Le is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome, Infertility, and Stroke.

Ticaria Lipsey is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Tyrone, Georgia. Dr. Lipsey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Menorrhagia, Vaginal Dryness, Vaginal Cysts, Menopause, and Intrauterine Device Insertion. Dr. Lipsey is currently accepting new patients.

William Cook is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Peachtree City, Georgia. Dr. Cook is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Ovarian Remnant Syndrome, Menorrhagia, Angiomyoma, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, and Intrauterine Device Insertion. Dr. Cook is currently accepting new patients.