Dr. Michael B. Littleton, MD
Surgeon
2022 Brookwood Medical Ctr Dr Building B, Ste 415 Birmingham AL, 35209Rating
5/5
About
Dr. Michael Littleton attended medical school and completed his general surgery residency in Birmingham at the University of Alabama School of Medicine. He is board certified in General Surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He has over fifteen years of experience practicing as a general surgeon at Brookwood Baptist Medical Center.
Dr. Littleton performs a wide range of procedures to treat a variety of surgical conditions, including a large number of patients with breast abnormalities. He coordinates with radiology, oncology, plastic surgery, and genetic counseling specialists for a comprehensive patient experience.
Dr. Littleton preforms over 500 breast procedures per year including:
- Over 300 stereotactic and ultrasound guided breast biopsies
- Over 150 breast surgeries including lumpectomies, mastectomies, and prophylactic mastectomies for women with a high genetic risk of developing breast cancer
- Sentinel lymph node biopsies and axillary lymph node dissections
And over 500 other procedures and surgeries per year including, but not limited to:
- Laparoscopic and open hernia repairs including umbilical, inguinal, and ventral hernias
- Port-a-catheter placement/removal
- Excision of soft tissue masses including lipomas and sebaceous cysts
- Incision and drainage of infections
- Thyroidectomy
- Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
Education and Training
University of Alabama School of Medicine 2000
Provider Details
Treatments
- Breast Cancer
- Gallstones
- Pain
- Hernia
- Umbilical Hernia
- Sebaceous Cyst
Dr. Michael B. Littleton, MD's Practice location
Birmingham, AL 35209Get Direction
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35209Get Direction
Dr. Michael B. Littleton, MD's reviews
Write ReviewPatient Experience with Dr. Littleton
Recommended Articles
- Is Anal Fissure Surgery Dangerous?
Anal Fissure SurgeryIf other medications fail to get rid of anal fissure, a surgical procedure known as internal anal sphincterotomy may be necessary. It involves a small incision in one of the two anal muscles and is considered to be a minor surgery. Hence it can be offered as an outpatient...
![]()
An Overview of Gallbladder DiseasesWhat is the gallbladder?The gallbladder is a four-inch, pear-shaped organ situated below your liver. It acts as a storage organ for bile, which is a mixture of fats, cholesterol, and fluids. The main purpose of bile is to help in breaking down fats during digestion. The whole process allows for easy...
![]()
Gastric Bypass Surgery: The Potential ComplicationsA gastric bypass surgery is done to achieve weight loss, especially in individuals who are obese and overweight. This type of major abdominal surgery alters the stomach and intestines to limit a person's food intake.Annually, there are more than 200,000 Americans who undergo gastric bypass surgery....
![]()
What Are the Treatment Options for Appendicitis?Appendicitis is the inflammation of the appendix, which is a tube-like organ that extends from the large intestine. According to theories, the appendix is a specialized organ that is capable of producing antibodies. However, experts suggest that the appendix has no definite function in the human...
![]()
How to Prepare for an AppendectomyWhat Really Is Appendicitis?To understand the term appendicitis, you need first to understand what the appendix is. The appendix is a small structure that is finger-shaped and located in the abdomen in connection with the large intestines. More specifically, this structure is found on lower right...
- What are Cataracts: Get the Facts
Cataract is the blurring of the lens part of the eye that can lead to complications in vision. Aging is the cause of the common form of cataract. It grows slowly and should symptoms develop they should not be ignored as this condition worsens with time. Congenital defects, previous eye surgery,...
Nearby Providers
![]()
Dr. Justin B Gerth MD52 Medical Park East Drive Birmingham Alabama 35235![]()
Dr. Jay Charles Long M.D.48 Medical Park Dr E Birmingham AL 35235![]()
Dr. Sushanth Reddy M.D.1922 7TH AVE S BIRMINGHAM AL 35233![]()
Dr. Mary T Hawn MD619 19th Street South Birmingham AL 35233![]()
Dr. Devin E Eckhoff MD619 19th Street South Birmingham AL 35233![]()
Dr. Carlton J Young MD619 19th Street South Birmingham AL 35233
Nearest Hospitals
CALLAHAN EYE HOSPITALl
1720 UNIVERSITY BLVD BIRMINGHAM AL 35233CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF ALABAMAl
1600 SEVENTH AVENUE SOUTH BIRMINGHAM AL 35233