Michael Petrosky, MD, Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon in Greater Atlanta

Known for his compassionate bedside manner and impeccable skill, Dr. Michael Petrosky is a highly recommended member of our team of board-certified plastic surgeons in Marietta, Georgia. His easygoing, relaxed nature and honest advice about plastic surgery earn the trust of his patients, who know that he is genuinely looking out for their best interests.  

Training and Education

Dr. Petrosky brings 35+ years of plastic and reconstructive surgery experience to Plastic Surgery Center of the South. He obtained both his Bachelor’s degree and medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh. After completing his general surgery residency at Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh, Dr. Petrosky pursued additional training in plastic and reconstructive surgery. He completed his plastic surgery residency at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas, and became certified by both the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery. 

Special Clinical Interests

Dr. Petrosky is highly skilled and experienced in the full spectrum of plastic surgery procedures. However, he finds the following procedures particularly gratifying to perform:

• Breast augmentation
• Tummy tuck
• Facelift
• Liposuction
• Mommy makeover

Accomplishments and Awards

One of the most popular Atlanta area plastic surgeons, Dr. Michael Petrosky has been named one of Atlanta’s “Top Doctors” by Atlanta Magazine (an annual roundup of “the doctors whom other doctors trust most”) and has been recognized in the Guide to America’s Top Plastic Surgeons.

Dr. Petrosky has also been honored as a premier plastic surgeon by FabOverFifty®. Jezebel Magazine recognized his breast enhancement expertise, naming him one of Atlanta’s “Best Plastic Surgeons for Breast Augmentation.”

“Dr. Petrosky is a master surgeon, an artist, and a compassionate physician. Within twenty-four hours after the surgery I looked in the mirror and saw an old friend! Although I was swollen and had some discoloring, I saw the “me” I remembered.”

– Real Patient Review 

Professional Involvements

As the former Chief of Plastic Surgery at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital, Dr. Petrosky is well known for his excellence in patient care, uncompromising commitment to safety, and meticulous surgical results. He holds hospital privileges at Wellstar Kennestone and Marietta Surgical Center.

Dr. Petrosky is also active in his field. He has been involved in several professional medical societies over the years, including:

• American Society of Plastic Surgeons
• Georgia Society of Plastic Surgeons
• Cobb County Medical Society
• Medical Association of Georgia

More Than a Surgeon

When he’s not in the operating room, you’ll find Dr. Petrosky at the theater or the beach with his wife and four daughters. He enjoys staying active through jogging, exercising, or playing tennis, and during his downtime, he works in the garden cultivating his green thumb.

Communities We Serve

Although we serve patients from all over Georgia, the following communities in and around Atlanta are in our primary service area:

• Atlanta
• Marietta
• Roswell
• Sandy Springs
• Smyrna
• Woodstock
• Alpharetta

To meet with Dr. Petrosky in person, please request a consultation online or call us today at  (770) 421-1242 to make an appointment.