Dr. Ann Sheridan Vale, MD is an obstetrician and gynecologist in Allentown, PA specializing in obstetrics & gynecology, gynecology and general practice. She graduated from Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College in 2015 and has 10 years of experience. Dr. Ann Sheridan Vale, MD is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Physician Group (LVPG), Lehigh Valley Health Network and LVPG Obstetrics and Gynecology-Pond Road.
1611 Pond Road Suite 300
Allentown, PA 18104
101 W. 7th Street Suite 2a
Pennsburg, PA 18073
Breast Biopsy
Breast biopsy is a procedure where a small sample of tissue is collected from the breast for testing. A physician may prescribe a breast biopsy for a variety of reasons, but they are most frequently prescribed for a lump found in the breast. Biopsy samples extracted are examined by pathologists in a laboratory setting and are tested to determine if they are cancerous or benign, or indicative of some other condition. Depending on the lab results, physicians may prescribe additional treatment. Other circumstances which may prompt a breast biopsy include:
Breast biopsies are collected through several different procedures and the specific type of biopsy that a patient receives depends on the size, location, and features of a breast lump or irregularity. The three main methods of collecting a breast biopsy include:
Fine needle aspiration (FNA) and core needle biopsy (CNB) are sometimes image-guided, where a mammogram, ultrasound, or MRI helps direct the physician performing the needle extraction.
Fine needle aspiration, the most common biopsy method, generally requires few patient preparations. It is recommended patients avoid using lotion, deodorant, and perfume prior to their biopsy procedure. FNA biopsy is performed with local anesthesia (topical numbing cream) and typically has a quick recovery, but patients may experience soreness for a few days. Core needle biopsy extracts slightly more tissue than an FNA biopsy.
Open (surgical) biopsy is more invasive and requires general anesthesia, where patients are put to sleep during the procedure. Patients must fast prior to the surgery. After the biopsy is performed, patients are monitored in a recovery room for a time before being discharged, when they will need someone else to provide transportation.
Although some may consider breast biopsy to be a simple procedure, it can catch critical issues - particularly breast cancer - that impact wellness. If a breast biopsy reveals an underlying condition like life-threatening cancer, patients can receive the diagnosis and medical treatment that is necessary for their long-term health.
Cesarean Section (C-Section)
A Cesarean section (more often known as "C-Section") is a surgery performed during labor and delivery. A C-Section is a procedure that delivers a baby through an incision in the lower abdomen and uterus. In the United States, about a third of all births are performed by Cesarean section. Most often, a C-section is done by an obstetrician/gynecologist (OB-GYN), or in certain regions, a general surgeon or family physician.
C-section incisions can be up-and-down (vertical), from belly button to lower abdomen or side-to-side (horizontal), across the lower abdomen. Side-to-side incisions are more frequently used. After the exterior incisions are made, the doctor then cuts into the uterus and amniotic sac and delivers the infant and cuts the baby's umbilical cord. The mother receives medicine to expel the placenta and the doctor helps to safely remove it. Finally, the doctor uses sutures to seal the uterus and tissue incisions. The initial C-section skin incision is also closed with sutures or staples.
C-sections are typically performed with regional anesthesia, which inhibits pain in the lower half of the body, but allows mothers to be awake. However, some mothers may receive general anesthesia, where they are put to sleep during the surgical procedure.
C-sections may be planned or unplanned, depending on the circumstances of the birth.
Pre-existing conditions like heart disease, high blood pressure, herpes, and HIV may prompt a doctor to prescribe a C-section. Other situations for C-section include:
Other mothers may require a C-section due to complications arising during delivery. These unplanned, emergency C-sections allow for a healthy birth even when complex complications are present. Problems during labor which may necessitate a C-section include:
Mothers should expect about a six-week recovery period following a C-section, including an initial hospital stay of two to three days. While in the hospital, mothers may spend time with their baby and begin breastfeeding. After returning home, mothers should limit strenuous activities such as lifting, reaching, and exercise, and should make sure to get plenty of rest.
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.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ann Sheridan Vale, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ann Sheridan Vale, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Allentown, PA were gynecologic procedures, breast exam, ultrasound (sonogram) and pelvic imaging.
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The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ann Sheridan Vale, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, depression and chronic kidney disease.
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Dr. Ann Sheridan Vale, MD graduated from Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College in 2015. She completed residency at Lankenau Medical Center. She is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology - Obstetrics and Gynecology Publications & Clinical Trials View Clinical Trials and has a state license in Pennsylvania.
Medical School: Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College (2015)
Residency: Lankenau Medical Center (2019)
Board Certification: American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology - Obstetrics and Gynecology Publications & Clinical Trials View Clinical Trials
Licensed In: Pennsylvania
Dr. Ann Sheridan Vale, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Ann Sheridan Vale, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.68 out of 5 stars based on 645 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Ann Sheridan Vale, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Allentown, PA.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Ann Sheridan Vale, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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Dr. Ann Vale's areas of specialization are general practice and gynecology. Patient ratings for Dr. Vale average 4.5 stars (out of 5). Clinical interests for Dr. Vale include colposcopy, adolescent gynecology, and hysterosalpingography. She is a graduate of Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College. Dr. Vale trained at Lankenau Medical Center for her residency. She is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Physician Group (LVPG). Yext reports that she is accepting new patients at her office in Allentown, PA.
