FAQ
Frequently asked
questions
Office & General
What Insurance does your practice take?
Some insurance companies we accept: BlueCross Blue Shield PPO, BlueCross Blue Shield Presence EPO, BlueCross Blue Shield Presence St. Joe’s HMO, BlueCross Blue Shield Silver Cross HMO, Aetna PPO (Choice POS), Cigna PPO (Open Access), United Health Care PPO (Choice Plus) and Humana PPO (Open Access)
Which hospital(s) are you affiliated with?
Silver Cross Hospital and Adventist St Joseph Hospital
Which hospitals do Dr Angela Intili deliver at?
Silver Cross Hospital and Adventist St Joseph Hospital
Is Dr Angela Intil a Sole Practitioner?
Yes , I have been solo practitioner since 1994
Common & Procedural
What office procedures do you perform in the office?
The following are performed at our office: Leep Procedure, Colposcopy Procedure, Cryosurgery and Hydro-Thermal Ablation (HTA)
What is Leep Procedure?
The following are performed at our office: Leep Procedure, Colposcopy Procedure, Cryosurgery and Hydro-Thermal Ablation (HTA)
What is Colposcopy Procedure?
A diagnostic procedure to evaluate an abnormal pap
What is Cryosurgery?
Using extreme cold temperature to destroy abnormal tissue , the application is called cryoablation , an ice ball forms around the cervix , thus destroying abnormal tissue .
What is a Novasure procedure
A conservative treatment for menorrhagia , which can be performed in the office ,it removes the endometrium thus decreasing heavy menstrual flow .Heavy menstrual bleeding is most common cause of problems I see in the office .
Do you perform Gynecological Ultrasounds?
Yes
How often do I need a pap smear?
3 years if HPV is negative
At what age do I need a pap smear?
21y/o
What age is menopause?
Median age 54y/o
Are there conservative measures for hot flashes?
Black cohosh, soy supplement is thoighy npt sage for women with hx of breast cancer, relizen, pharmacological non hormano paxil, Effexor. Benefits of Hormonal Replacement Therapy are within 5 years of menopause.
How safe is hormonal replacement therapy?
For most women is safe, because it decrease the risk of cardiac heart disease which is the number 1 cause of mortality in women over 50.
In Office Proceedures
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Patient resources
Dr. Intili delivered both of my children and hopefully will deliver any future children! We have always felt heard, cared for and important in Dr. Intili’s care. She is thorough and personal in her care, remembering our concerns and needs whether in the office or on the labor & delivery floor at the hospital! She goes above & beyond for her patients and I am always happy to be in her care!