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!

Elizabeth