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Dr. Alisha Sangal, MD is an obstetrician and gynecologist in Robbinsville, NJ specializing in obstetrics & gynecology and gynecology. She graduated from University of Toledo in 2019 and has 7 years of experience.
Hysterectomy (Uterus Removal)
A hysterectomy is an extremely common surgery performed to remove the uterus. Sometimes the fallopian tubes, ovaries, or cervix will be removed as well. A woman who has had a hysterectomy will no longer have periods and cannot get pregnant.
There are a variety of reasons that women have hysterectomies, including:
It is important to note that having any of these conditions does not necessarily mean that a hysterectomy is necessary. There are other available treatment options in most cases.
Although the uterus is responsible for a period, it is the ovaries that control the hormonal changes that women go through every month. So if a woman has a hysterectomy but keeps her ovaries, she might still experience hormonal swings every month even if she no longer has a period. Alternately, if a younger woman has a hysterectomy where her ovaries as removed, she will essentially be in immediate menopause.
A hysterectomy can be performed traditionally through one large cut in the abdomen, laparoscopically using tiny incisions and small tools, or through the vagina. Full recovery may take four to six weeks. After a hysterectomy, patients might experience sexual changes such as vaginal dryness or a change in libido. It is common to experience strong emotions after a hysterectomy, including both grief and relief. If a patient's ovaries were removed, they may be at higher risk for certain diseases, such as heart disease and osteoporosis. Taking hormonal birth control might reduce this risk.
Hysteroscopy
A hysteroscopy is a diagnostic procedure performed to examine the inside of the uterus. A thin tube with a camera and light at the end, called a hysteroscope, is inserted through the vagina. It allows the physician to view the cervix and uterine walls. Sometimes, gas or liquid is used to expand the uterus and allow a better view. If necessary, tiny instruments can also be passed through the tube and used for certain procedures, such as taking a biopsy or removing a polyp.
Hysteroscopy is often done to figure out the cause of abnormal menstrual bleeding. However, it can also be used to:
If surgery is necessary, hysteroscopy is often used along with laparoscopy, a kind of surgery performed through small incisions in the abdomen. Tiny tools are passed through the incisions, and the hysteroscope guides the doctors while surgery is performed.
Dr. Alisha Sangal, MD graduated from University of Toledo in 2019. She completed residency at Abington Memorial Hospital. She has a state license in New Jersey.
Medical School: University of Toledo (2019)
Residency: Abington Memorial Hospital (2022)
Licensed In: New Jersey
Dr. Alisha Sangal, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: HealthAmerica / HealthAssurance, a Coventry Plan, Qualcare, Wellcare Health Plans of NJ, Amerihealth of NJ, Highmark Blue Shield, Geisinger Health Plan, US Family Health Plan, UnitedHealthcare, Oxford Health Plan, Medicaid - New Jersey, Humana Medicare, Cigna Healthcare, Aetna, Horizon BC/BS of NJ, Centivo, Medicare - New Jersey, Highmark Wholecare (fka Gateway Health), Preferred Health Care/Eliance, Clover Health, PA Health & Wellness, Rail Road Medicare/Palmetto GBA, Imagine Health (Imagine Health 360), First Health PPO, Aetna POS, TRICARE, Aetna HMO, Aetna Signature Administrators, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA POS, CIGNA HMO, Aetna Savings Plus, CIGNA EPO, Aetna Gold, AARP, Medicare Advantage, First Health POS, First Health HMO, United Healthcare, Oxford HMO, Oxford PPO, Qualcare PPO, Highmark Blue Shield First Priority Life (FPLIC) - AffordaBlue PPO, Aetna Advantra Credit Value, Clover Health Classic HMO, Highmark Blue Shield Freedom Blue PPO, Clover Health Choice, PA Health & Wellness Ambetter, Qualcare POS, Qualcare Workers Comp, Aetna Advantra Value, Aetna Advantra Eagle POS, Imagine Health (Imagine Health 360) EPO, Highmark Blue Shield My Blue Access PPO, Highmark Blue Shield My Direct Blue EPO, PA Health & Wellness Allwell - HMO, Highmark Wholecare (fka Gateway Health) Assured Ruby HMO SNP, Aetna Advantra Premier Plus PPO, Highmark Blue Shield BlueCare Custom PPO, BS of New Jersey Advantage - EPO, Aetna Premier, Highmark Wholecare (fka Gateway Health) Assured Diamond HMO SNP, PA Health & Wellness Community HealthChoices, Highmark Blue Shield Complete Blue PPO Premier, Aetna Flexible Five, Highmark Blue Shield PPO, Highmark Wholecare (fka Gateway Health) Payor Access Agreement, Centivo EPO, PA Health & Wellness Allwell - PPO, Preferred Health Care/Eliance PPO, Oxford Health Plan POS, Aetna Advantra Cares D-SNP, Highmark Blue Shield Complete Blue PPO Choice Deluxe, Aetna APCN Plus (Multi-Tier), Aetna Premier Plus, Aetna Philly Prime, Clover Health Choice Value PPO, Aetna Upfront Advantage, Aetna Freedom Core, Qualcare HMO, PA Health & Wellness Allwell - SNP, Aetna Advantra Eagle HMO, Aetna Advantra Value Plus, Preferred Health Care/Eliance EPO, Clover Health Value, Aetna Student Health Plan PPO and Aetna PPO APCN.
According to our sources, Dr. Alisha Sangal, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Alisha Sangal, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.96 out of 5 stars based on 820 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Alisha Sangal, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Robbinsville, NJ.
Dr. Alisha Sangal's specialty is gynecology. Before completing her residency at Abington Memorial Hospital, Dr. Sangal attended medical school at the University of Toledo College of Medicine. These areas are among her clinical interests: menopause, reproductive health, and gynecologic exams. On average, patients gave Dr. Sangal a rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). UnitedHealthcare, Blue California, and Coventry are among the insurance carriers that Dr. Sangal honors. Penn Medicine reports that she is accepting new patients at her office in Plainsboro, NJ.
