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Dr. Ilene Katz Weizer, MD

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(Ilene K. Weizer, MD)

(1710 Ratings)

Specializes in: Gynecology and General Practice

MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine (1990)

Professional interests include: dilation and evacuation (D&E), cervicitis, pelvic pain, and more.

171 Red Horse Road
Pottsville, PA 17901

(570) 628-2229

Dr. Ilene Katz Weizer, MD is a gynecologist in Pottsville, PA specializing in gynecology and general practice. She graduated from MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine in 1990 and has 35 years of experience. Dr. Ilene Katz Weizer, MD is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Health Network, SCHUYLKILL HEALTH SYSTEM MEDICAL GROUP, INC and LVPG Obstetrics and Gynecology-Red Horse Road.

Office Locations

Address:

171 Red Horse Road
Pottsville, PA 17901

Some issues Dr. Ilene Katz Weizer, MD can help you with:

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:

Mammograms that detect other unusual features in the chest, such as a cyst or calcium deposit
Breast scans or ultrasounds that display abnormalities
Nipple changes, such as scaling, crusting, or bloody discharge

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 biopsy), where a thin needle is directed into a breast lump or abnormality, extracting a small sample of tissue or liquid
Core needle biopsy (CNB biopsy), where a hollow needle is directed into a breast lump or abnormality, extracting cylinders of tissue called "cores"
Open (surgical) biopsy, where a breast lump is removed through an incision in the breast

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.

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:

Identify the cause of recurrent miscarriage
Remove polyps or fibroids, non-cancerous growths in the uterus
Remove adhesions, scar tissue within the uterus
Identify uterine septums, a wall of tissue dividing the uterus
Perform ablation, the removal of excess uterine lining

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.

Sexual Health Issues

Sexual health is a broad and loosely defined term that encompasses several extremely different areas of medicine. Sexual health not only includes physical health related to the act of sex, but also emotional, mental, or identity issues that can interfere with healthy sexuality. Because this scope is so broad, a huge number of health care professionals can accurately say they work in the sexual health specialty. Some of the many varied conditions included in sexual health include intimacy disorders, sexually transmitted diseases, reproductive health, LGBTQ issues, and sexual violence.

Sexual intimacy disorders are those that cause problems with the act of sexual intercourse, such as erectile dysfunction or vulvodynia. Erectile dysfunction, the inability to get or maintain an erection hard enough for sexual intercourse, is extremely common. It affects fully half of men over 40 to some degree. It is treated with medications, devices, or surgery. Vulvodynia, burning pain in the vulva that can be made worse with sexal activity, has no known cause. It is treated with oral or topical medications.

Sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV/AIDS, herpes, gonorrhea, and chlamydia, are bacterial or viral infections that are contagious in the bodily fluids exchanged during sexual contact. Barrier methods of contraception, such as condoms, help prevent the spread of STDs. HIV is a virus that can be caught from an infected person's sexual fluids or blood. When the virus infects the body, it interferes with the immune system and causes the disease known as AIDS. There is no cure, but anti-viral medications can help people with AIDS live a long and healthy life. Herpes is also a virus found in sexual fluids, called HSV-2. It causes blisters that come and go on the genitals. There is no cure for herpes, but anti-virals can minimize outbreaks. Gonorrhea and chlamydia are both bacterial infections. They are extremely common and often have no symptoms. The most common signs of an infection are burning pain and discharge. Gonorrhea and chlamydia can be treated with medications.

Reproductive health refers to both contraception and infertility treatment. Contraceptives prevent and plan the timing of pregnancy. Some, such as a vasectomy or tubal ligation, are extremely effective at preventing pregnancy. Others, such as spermicides, are less reliable. Popular contraceptives include condoms, birth control pills, IUDs, and diaphragms. On the other side of reproductive health, infertility is the inability to carry a pregnancy to term after one year of trying. It can be due to problems in either the man or the woman, and both genders are affected equally. In total, about 15% of the population suffer from infertility. Infertility treatments include medications and surgery.

Gay and transgender people have a few specific health care needs that may sometimes fall under the sexual health umbrella. First, many LGBT people still face discrimination from healthcare providers, so providing supportive and appropriate care is an issue. Because of social attitudes surrounding sexual orientation and gender identity, many gay and transgender people struggle with their identities. Rates of depression, substance abuse, and suicide are all higher in this group. Providing mental health support and counseling to those in transition is critical. Finally, transgender patients who are undergoing gender affirmation require sensitive medical health care, including surgical and hormonal treatment.

Sexual violence can be defined as any unwanted or non-consensual sexual activity. It ranges from sexual harassment to touching to rape. It affects women more than men and is widespread: 1 in 4 women report being victims of sexual violence at the hands of a partner, and as many as 1 in 3 girls report their first sexual contact as being violent. Sexual violence has lasting physical and emotional consequences for victims, but educating both girls and boys can prevent violence. Care for those who have endured sexual violence includes counseling and mental health support, medical care, and legal support.

Sexuality is more than a reproductive requirement -- it is a form of expression and identity. Sexual health blends all these aspects of experience together and helps people lead sexually fulfilling lives.

blood draw	12
breast exam	84
cytology	225
diagnostic procedures	10
doctor visit	511
gynecologic pathology	225
gynecologic procedures	95
lab tests	18
pelvic imaging	56
preventive care	224
ultrasound (sonogram)	56
women's imaging	56

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	433

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	419
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	180
From 75 to 84	115
85 and over	39
Less than 65	99

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	6
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	27
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	448

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	436
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	213
From 75 to 84	96
85 and over	33
Less than 65	106

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	8
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	25
Dementia	4
Cancer	11

breast exam	98
cytology	247
diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	589
gynecologic pathology	247
gynecologic procedures	112
lab tests	245
pelvic imaging	46
placement of vaginal support device	36
preventive care	475
ultrasound (sonogram)	46
women's imaging	46

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	954

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	914
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	470
From 75 to 84	210
85 and over	68
Less than 65	206

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	25
Dementia	3
Cancer	10

breast exam	95
cytology	216
doctor visit	464
gynecologic pathology	216
gynecologic procedures	94
lab tests	295
pelvic imaging	40
placement of vaginal support device	44
preventive care	513
ultrasound (sonogram)	40
women's imaging	40

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	420

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	409
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	222
From 75 to 84	101
85 and over	24
Less than 65	73

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	14
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	22
Dementia	3
Cancer	9

breast exam	185
cytology	240
doctor visit	350
gynecologic pathology	240
gynecologic procedures	184
lab tests	303
pelvic imaging	36
placement of vaginal support device	54
preventive care	545
ultrasound (sonogram)	36
women's imaging	36

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	416

**Age**
From 65 to 74	240
From 75 to 84	93
85 and over	17
Less than 65	66

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	13
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	4
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	20
Dementia	3
Cancer	11

breast exam	210
cytology	217
doctor visit	320
gynecologic pathology	217
gynecologic procedures	209
lab tests	273
pelvic imaging	38
placement of vaginal support device	50
preventive care	492
ultrasound (sonogram)	38
women's imaging	38

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	395

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	381
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	223
From 75 to 84	101
85 and over	16
Less than 65	55

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	4
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	21
Dementia	4
Cancer	10

breast exam	195
cytology	200
doctor visit	295
gynecologic pathology	200
gynecologic procedures	194
lab tests	163
pelvic imaging	30
placement of vaginal support device	57
preventive care	365
ultrasound (sonogram)	30
women's imaging	30

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	376

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	364
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	200
From 75 to 84	95
85 and over	26
Less than 65	55

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	21
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

breast exam	194
cytology	186
doctor visit	228
gynecologic pathology	186
gynecologic procedures	193
pelvic imaging	19
preventive care	185
ultrasound (sonogram)	19
women's imaging	19

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	362

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	346
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	194
From 75 to 84	90
85 and over	19
Less than 65	59

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	12
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	4
Heart Failure	5
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

breast exam	444
cytology	427
doctor visit	496
gynecologic pathology	427
gynecologic procedures	443
pelvic imaging	45
preventive care	426
ultrasound (sonogram)	45
women's imaging	45

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ilene Katz Weizer, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ilene Katz Weizer, MD treated as a gynecologist in Pottsville, PA were preventive care, cytology, gynecologic pathology and lab tests.

anorectal procedures	13
blood draw	11
breast exam	174
cytology	241
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	423
gynecologic pathology	241
gynecologic procedures	177
lab tests	192
pelvic imaging	40
preventive care	382
ultrasound (sonogram)	40
urologic procedures	49
women's imaging	40

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ilene Katz Weizer, MD.

**Gender**
Female	380
Male	0

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	326
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	24
75 to 84	90
Less than 65	71
65 to 74	194

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ilene Katz Weizer, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ilene Katz Weizer, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	12
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	10
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	14
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	18
Atrial Fibrillation	4
Cancer	8
Dementia	2

Education & Training

Dr. Ilene Katz Weizer, MD graduated from MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine in 1990. She completed residency at Hahnemann University Hospital. She is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology - Obstetrics and Gynecology Publications & Clinical Trials View Clinical Trials View Scholarly Works and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine (1990)

Residency: Hahnemann University Hospital (1991)

Board Certification: American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology - Obstetrics and Gynecology Publications & Clinical Trials View Clinical Trials View Scholarly Works

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Ilene Katz Weizer, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Lehigh Valley Health Network

SCHUYLKILL HEALTH SYSTEM MEDICAL GROUP, INC

LVPG Obstetrics and Gynecology-Red Horse Road

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Ilene Katz Weizer, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.78 out of 5 stars based on 1710 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Ilene Katz Weizer, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Pottsville, PA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Ilene Katz Weizer, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$2,277 Da Vinci Surgical System $2,277
Coloplast Corp	$1,108 CONTINENCE CARE $478	Pelvic Floor Repair $449	FEMALE INCONTINENCE $150	ALTIS $31
Astellas Pharma US Inc	$1,037 Myrbetriq $477	Vesicare $200	Veozah $35	$324
AbbVie Inc.	$573 ORIAHNN $159	LO LOESTRIN FE $145	Orilissa $136	Liletta $123	VRAYLAR $10
Pfizer Inc.	$559 PVC $165	PREMARIN ORALS $99	ESTRING $78	NURTEC ODT $70	MYFEMBREE $67	Other $81
Other	$3,630 Prolia $299	GEMTESA $261	SUBOXONE SUBLINGUAL FILM $194	MYFEMBREE $168	Osphena $152	Other $2,556

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$6,566
Travel and Lodging	$2,116
Education	$502

Biography

Dr. Ilene Weizer is a gynecology specialist in Pottsville, PA. Areas of expertise for Dr. Weizer include colposcopy, hysterosalpingography, and adolescent gynecology. She is rated 5.0 stars (out of 5) by her patients. After attending MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine, she completed her residency training at Hahnemann University Hospital. Dr. Weizer (or staff) speaks Spanish and French. She is professionally affiliated with Lehigh Valley Health Network. According to Lehigh Valley Health Network, she is currently accepting new patients at her office in Pottsville, PA.