Clinicians & Staff

Dr. Boyman provides full spectrum gynecologic care for patients of all ages. Her areas of special interest and expertise include: minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, including laparoscopic and da Vinci robotic-assisted hysterectomies and other advanced surgeries; the medical and surgical management of complex gynecological problems, including menstrual problems, fibroids, endometriosis, ovarian cysts, abnormal Pap smears, vulvovaginal problems, menopause issues, and other Gyn concerns; routine and problem gynecologic care for our LGBTQ+ community, including hormonal and surgical care for transgender patients; and in-office ultrasound, sonohysterograms, colposcopy, LEEP, endometrial biopsies, hysteroscopies, and other procedures. She values the diversity of her patients and the varied scope of her practice, and wouldn’t want to do anything else.

Dr. Boyman received her undergraduate degree from Stanford University and attended medical school at the University of Vermont College of Medicine. She completed her Ob/Gyn residency at the University of Vermont Medical Center in 2003. She is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the UVM College of Medicine, where she has received numerous awards and accolades for teaching and for humanism in medicine.

Dr. Boyman is deeply committed to doing her part for our community. She founded and is President of Vermont Gynecology. She is a past President of the Medical Staff at the University of Vermont Medical Center and has served on several UVMMC committees. She is a former board member and has been an active member of Health First (Vermont’s independent practice association), which in 2022 awarded her the Haddock Independence Award. In 2015, she was honored to receive Pride Center of Vermont’s Vermont Pride Community Award for Community Service for her career-long commitment to providing medical and surgical care to our transgender and gender diverse community. And in 2022, in recognition of VTGyn’s longstanding support of Vermont’s LGBTQ+ community, VTGyn was delighted to be named Grand Marshal and to help lead the Pride Parade in Burlington. Most recently, Dr. Boyman was honored by the University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine Alumni Association with their 2024 Service to Medicine and Community Award. She also believes in giving back through charitable giving. (Please see our Community tab for organizations supported by VTGyn.)

Dr. Boyman is board certified in Ob/Gyn; has postgraduate training in minimally invasive surgical techniques; and is a member of many medical organizations, including American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists (AAGL), American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM), American Society of Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology (ASCCP), Gay and Lesbian Medical Association (GLMA), and World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH).

Dr. Leopold enjoys all aspects of gynecologic care and cares for patients of all ages. She has special interest and expertise in vulvovaginal disorders, menopause, bleeding problems, geriatric care,  and pediatric gynecology.

Following completion of her undergraduate degree at the University of Connecticut, with a stint at Maynooth College in Ireland, Dr. Leopold remained at the University of Connecticut for Medical School. After completing her residency at the University of Michigan, she joined the faculty at Albany Medical College where she was quickly promoted to the head of the Division of General Gynecology and Obstetrics and was the recipient of several teaching awards. With the goal of focusing on raising her young children and having more time for direct patient care, she eventually left Albany Medical Center and joined Women’s Care in Saratoga Springs, New York. She became an owner in 2008 and served as President of the practice for over 10 years.

Feeling ready to focus exclusively on gynecology led Dr Leopold to seek a gyn-only practice opportunity in 2023. She was thrilled to find a group of skilled gynecologists with the same mission focused values about patient care in the team at Vermont Gynecology. It seemed like fate because Dr. Leopold and her husband have spent significant time pursuing their outdoor interests in Vermont and because her husband’s family lives in Vermont.

Dr Leopold’s life experiences as a waitress, bartender, dishwasher, mother, daughter, aunt, caregiver, and friend combine with her training, travel experiences and work for the Indian Health Service help her to appreciate the amazingly varied way that patients approach life generally and their medical care in particular. Dr Leopold believes that patients are best treated as the key decision makers in their own care. She embraces her role of teaching patients about their bodies and options so that they can make the best choices in their treatment.

In her free time, Dr Leopold loves reading, connecting with family and friends, and doing just about anything outdoors – particularly hiking, cycling, skiing (a former member of National Ski Patrol), and gardening. With her move to Vermont, she ventures to Charlotte with her husband, Kevin, and her mother, Mo, as well as her Husky (Obi), her German Shepherd (Atticus) and her cat, (Ziggy Stardust). During the transition from NY to VT she is giving her dairy goats and honeybees to her friends – for now.

Dr. Thompson is passionate about supporting health from adolescence through menopause. She is an experienced surgeon, offering advanced minimally invasive laparoscopic and vaginal surgeries as well as office procedures. Dr. Thompson is a Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner, which allows her to restore health by addressing the root causes of common gynecologic, hormonal, emotional and gastrointestinal conditions. (For more information, see her blog, “What is Functional Medicine?”) Dr. Thompson celebrates and is honored to serve the broad diversity of Vermont Gynecology’s patients. 

Dr. Thompson grew up in Western Massachusetts, frequently visiting Vermont  to spend time with her family in the Burlington area. She received her undergraduate degree from University of Massachusetts-Amherst, graduated from medical school at Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in Missouri, and completed her OB/GYN residency at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, Massachusetts in 2008. She completed three years of training with the Institute of Functional Medicine and became a Certified Practitioner in 2020.  

During her thirteen years practicing in Western Massachusetts, Dr. Thompson was awarded Clinician of the Year by the Massachusetts Medical Society. She served in various leadership roles at Baystate Franklin Medical Center and on the Franklin County Opioid Task Force. Understanding the importance of trauma-sensitive care, she has been a leader in developing and teaching trauma-informed practice in her medical community. 

Dr. Thompson enjoys time at home and traveling with her husband Brian and two kids, Emery and Kai. She surrounds herself with opportunities to bike (mountain, road, gravel, spin or winter bike!), and stays grounded with daily meditation and yoga. She loves to cook, enjoying simple nourishing meals to preparing elaborate dinners.

Dr. Sisto hails from California and transplanted to Vermont in 2018. Prior to this adventure, she lived all around the country and the world completing her education. She received her BA in Neuroscience from Pitzer College, followed by her Master’s degree in Biological Science at Drexel University. She completed her medical training at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in Ohio, during which she spent a year abroad in Central America devoted to maternal health education. She then returned to California for her Ob/Gyn residency at the University of California Irvine.

Dr. Sisto completed a two-year minimally invasive gynecology surgery fellowship in 2018 through the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists (AAGL) where she focused on advanced laparoscopic and robotic procedures. Dr. Sisto believes that all patients should have access to the most current and least invasive surgical techniques and procedures. Her training has equipped her with significant expertise in laparoscopic and da Vinci robotic-assisted hysterectomies, myomectomies, advanced surgical treatment of endometriosis, and other pelvic surgeries.

In the office, Dr. Sisto’s areas of special interest include: endometriosis, menstrual dysfunction, fibroids, chronic pelvic pain, bladder pain, basic infertility, and other vaginal and gynecologic concerns. She also focuses on pelvic floor dysfunction offering pelvic floor Botox injections.  She advocates strongly for her endometriosis patients, and feels very passionate about helping her patients conquer pelvic pain.   When treating endometriosis, Dr. Sisto focuses primarily on excisional methods. Dr. Sisto also works closely with colorectal and urology for advanced treatment of deeply infiltrating endometriosis into the bowel, bladder, or ureter.

Dr. Sisto has received numerous honors and awards recognizing her exceptional surgical skills, leadership and dedication to women’s health, humanism, and excellence in teaching. An enthusiastic and dedicated teacher, and a lifelong learner, Dr. Sisto has also published research related to minimally invasive surgical techniques, vulvar pain, and female genitourinary syndrome of menopause.

Dr. Sisto is Board Certified in Ob/Gyn and is a member of AAGL and ACOG. She has always considered women’s health care her priority, with a focus on under-served communities and global health. She is fluent in medical Spanish.

When not working, Dr. Sisto enjoys cycling, camping, scuba diving, and embroidery.

Ryan is a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner who has worked in the sexual health field since 2000, and has been exclusively practicing gynecology since 2007. Her areas of interest include preventive health care, adolescent & young adult health, menstrual problems, contraceptive management, sexually transmitted infections, vulvovaginal concerns, and menopause. She is passionate about women’s health and places emphasis on patient centered care that is holistic, collaborative, and comprehensive in nature. Ryan is originally from Montana where she completed her undergraduate work and a Master’s degree in Community Health, specializing in Health Promotion/Health Education and Sexual Health. She then earned a Master of Nursing degree from Simmons College in Boston. She distinguished herself with multiple academic honors and awards.

Before joining VTGyn, Ryan spent the prior several years as the lead provider for Women’s Health at the UVM Student Health Clinic as well as teaching in the UVM Nursing Department. Her memberships include the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, the National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health, and the North American Menopause Society.

Ryan lives in Charlotte, VT with her husband and two young boys. She enjoys hiking, gardening, fly fishing, cooking, chasing her children around the yard and sharing delicious meals with her friends and loving, supportive, large extended family.

Rebecca is a Board Certified Women’s Health Practitioner and North American Menopause Society (NAMS) Certified Menopause Practitioner who has been offering compassionate care to women of all ages and backgrounds for almost 25 years. Her areas of expertise include preventive health care, menopausal wellness and hormone therapy, adolescent and young adult women’s health, contraception management, vulvovaginal concerns, and challenges in sexual health. Rebecca performs office procedures such as IUD insertions, vulvar biopsies, endometrial biopsies, and more. 

Rebecca received her BA from the University of Vermont with a focus in Sociology and  Women’s and Gender Studies, and completed her MSN and nurse-midwifery education at the Yale School of Nursing. After practicing as a certified nurse-midwife, Rebecca transitioned to focusing on gynecological care. She served as an assistant professor in the nursing department at UVM, teaching courses on women’s health and worked at Planned Parenthood of Northern New England in locations across Vermont. She is a member of NAMS, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, and the American College of Nurse-Midwives.

Rebecca is passionate about empowering patients to achieve their optimal health from adolescence through menopause and beyond. She speaks Spanish and has experience serving diverse and underserved populations, including work in Latin America. An advocate of holistic health, the completion of a 200-hour yoga teaching certification provides Rebecca with special insight into the role that mindfulness and yoga can have on stress reduction and wellness. Above all, Rebecca values the connections with her patients. Patients often share that Rebecca provides a nurturing presence and creates an environment where they feel safe and heard. 

In her free time she loves to run, read, garden, and nordic ski with her labradoodles, as well as enjoy time with her two young adult daughters, family and friends.  Once a year, you may find her on a beach in Costa Rica enjoying the therapeutic nature of the sunshine, ocean, and Pura Vida lifestyle!

Katja is a native Vermonter who has been a Certified Physician’s Assistant since 2006. Her clinical focus and passion have been Ob/Gyn from the start of her career, having worked previously in private practice in Pennsylvania, at Planned Parenthood of Northern New England, and most recently at Northwestern Medical Center’s Ob/Gyn practice. Katja is delighted to now call Vermont Gynecology her practice home!

With a Master’s in Public Health and international experience in maternal and child health, Katja enjoys following her patients through all the ages of stages of life. She treats a wide range of gynecologic concerns, and has special interests in adolescent and young adult health, preconception counseling, contraceptive care, and management of abnormal pap smears. Katja performs office Gyn procedures such as IUD and Nexplanon insertions, and she has also spent several years as a Surgical First Assistant in Ob/Gyn.

Katja attended St. Olaf College in Minnesota, where she received her undergraduate degree. She went on to earn a Master of Public Health degree with an emphasis in Child and Family Health at the University of Arizona, Tucson. She completed her postgraduate education at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, where she was awarded her PA degree. She is now a Vermont Board Certified PA, having returned to and practiced in Vermont since 2009.

Katja lives with her husband and two children in Fairfax, Vermont. Winters are busy with basketball, skiing, snowboarding, and family movie nights. Summers are even busier with hiking, mountain biking, and lots of lake time with family and friends. You may often see Katja in the office with a pair of running shoes on. She ran XC in college and still enjoys running to this day.