Vermont Womens Choice

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Vermont Women's Choice: Gynecology and Other Services in Burlington, Vermont

A Program of Planned Parenthood of Northern New England

Professional Connections. Professional Expertise.

Vermont Womens Choice does not discriminate based on age, race, ethnicity, physical ability or attributes, religion, sexual orientation and gender identity or expression.
Vermont Women’s Choice specializes in gynecology andoffers personalized conventional and natural health care for women. We provide a comprehensive range of gynecological services.
Our medical staff are highly qualified, with a broad spectrum of experience. Central to our practice is a commitment to empower patients and involve them in their health care decisions.
You were my light at the end of a tunnel…you engaged me and included me in my surgical process.

Annual exams for women of all ages.
Medical& surgical treatment of fibroids, endometriosis, ovarian cysts, pelvic pain and menstrual problems
Minimally invasive surgery, including laparoscopic hysterectomies & robotic-assisted surgeries
Counseling and treatment options for perimenopausal and menopausal women
Treatmentfor abnormal Pap smears, including colposcopy and LEEP
Education about & management of all contraception options, including pills, IUDs and tubal ligation
Screening for & treatment of urinary tract infections and other gynecological infections
Pelvic ultrasounds and sonohystograms
Evaluation& treatment of postmenopausal bleeding
Management of pelvic organ prolapse
Gynecological problems of adolescents and children

Cheryl A. Gibson, MD, FACOG– Board Certified Obstetrician Gynecologist. Special interest and expertise in complex contraceptive problems and menopause. Dr Gibson has practiced for over 20 years andteaches in the OB/GYN Department at the University of Vermont College of Medicine. She has hospital privileges at Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington, Vermont. Additionally, she is theMedical Director of Planned Parenthood of northern New England.
Kym Boyman, MD, FACOG–Board Certified Obstetrician Gynecologist. Special interests and expertise in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, and the medical and surgical management of complex gynecological problems, including menstrual problems and fibroids. She is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Vermont College of Medicine, where she hasreceived awards for teaching and for humanism in medicine. She has hospital privileges at Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington, Vermont.
Susan F. Smith, MD, FACOG– Board Certified Gynecologist. Special interests and expertise in evaluation and treatment of abnormal pap smears, menopause, and pediatric and adolescent gynecology. Dr. Smith has been in practice more than 25 years. She is a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Vermont College of Medicine and has hospital privileges at Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington, Vermont.
Cate Nicholas, EdD, MS, PA, providing care since 1981, specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of abnormal pap smears. Cate is a Physicians Assistant with an M.S.in Medical Technology and aPh.D. in Education. She is affiliated with the University of Vermont College of Medicine and is an Assistant Clinical Professor, as well as the Director of the Standardized Patient Program.
Joni Hiltner, RN, has 30 years experience and a passion for womens health care. She joined the VWC team in 2000.

To schedule an appointment or to contact us about a medical problem or question, call

Make an Appointment

We look forward to collaborating with you in your care. Please call our office in advance to schedule your appointment.

Our receptionist will ask you questions so we can schedule the appropriate amount of time for your care.
Please arrive 15 minutes early to complete any paperwork.
If you are new to our practice, you are welcome to print out and complete your paperwork prior to your appointment (Initial Intake Form). You can send it to vtwc@ppnne.org, or bring it in to your appointment.
If you are unable to keep your appointment, kindly call the office at least 24 hours in advance to cancel.
Should you have a problem or question, we welcome and encourage you to call our office. During office hours, a nurse is available to answer questions and call in medication refills authorized by your provider. At night and on weekends, we are available for urgent clinical concerns.

Patient Forms & Info

We encourage our patients to fill out paperwork in advance. You are welcome to either print and fill out the pdf version by hand, or to fill out the word version and send to vtwc@ppnne.org
Please find relevant patient forms below:
Notice of Health Information Privacy Practices (PDF)
Initial Intake Form (PDF)
Insured Patient Information Form (PDF) (Word Doc)
Request For Medical Services (PDF)

Sonohysterogram Fact Sheet (PDF)
Endometrial Biopsy Fact Sheet & Consent (PDF)
Pre-Surgical Instructions Form Dr. Kym Boyman (Word Doc)
Request for Surgery Form (PDF) (Word Doc)

Directions

Vermont Women’s Choice is located at:

We share a building and parking lot with Planned Parenthood.

Surgical Services

We are committed to providing the least invasive surgery possible when surgery is indicated in your care. Our minimally invasive surgical procedures include:

Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy (TLH)
Laparoscopic supracervical hysterectomy (LSH)
Robotic assisted laparoscopic hysterectomies
Laparoscopic diagnosis and treatment of endometriosis
Laparoscopic removal of ovarian cysts and ovarian masses
Laparoscopic tubal ligation
Laparoscopic myomectomy (removal of fibroids)
Hysteroscopy, D&C

Minimally invasive Hysterectomy (including TLH)
Hormone therapy for transmen
Hormone therapy for transwomen who are post-operative
Gynecological cancer screenings and preventive health for transmen
Post operative care