Dr. Anita MaybachMD

Family Medicine

at Anita M. Maybach, MD — Warrenton, VA

About

Dr. Anita Maybach has practiced medicine in Warrenton, Virginia for over 30 years. She grew up in the Medico-Dental building watching her parents, Drs. Eric and Georgian Maybach, care for their Fauquier County patients. That upbringing shaped everything about how she practices today.

Dr. Maybach earned dual bachelor's degrees in Biology and English from Virginia Tech in 1993. She went on to complete her Doctorate of Medicine at Eastern Virginia Medical School in 1998. She trained in emergency medicine at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, Pennsylvania, finishing her residency in 2001. Decades later, she returned to Geisinger for a fellowship in hospice and palliative care, completing it in 2022. She also holds certification as a Biomedical Ethics Consultant. She serves on Virginia's Board of Local and Regional Jails and Virginia's Maternal Fetal Mortality Board. She holds membership in the American Association of Hospice and Palliative Medicine and the American College of Emergency Physicians. ' That philosophy has guided her clinical work ever since. She focuses on prevention, shared decision making, and building life-long partnerships with her patients. Outside the office, she enjoys cooking, gardening, literature, travel, crocheting, and table top games with family.

Education & Training

Undergraduate

Virginia Tech, B.S. Biology 1993; B.A. English 1993

Medical School

Eastern Virginia Medical School, Doctorate of Medicine, 1998

Residency

Emergency Medicine, Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA, 1998-2001

Fellowship

Hospice and Palliative Care, Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA, 2021-2022

Certifications

Biomedical Ethics Consultant

Who is Dr. Maybach right for?

Dr. Maybach is a strong fit for adults who want a primary care physician with deep roots in their community. Patients managing complex or chronic conditions benefit from her background in emergency medicine and palliative care. She works well with patients who want proactive advance care planning for serious illness or end-of-life concerns. Those seeking a long-term, relationship-focused doctor who takes time to listen will find her approach particularly well-suited to their needs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Maybach focuses on family medicine, preventive medicine, and functional medicine. She also brings specialized training in emergency medicine and hospice and palliative care. This breadth allows her to support patients across a wide range of clinical situations, from acute illness to end-of-life planning.

Dr. Maybach holds certification as a Biomedical Ethics Consultant. She completed her emergency medicine residency at Geisinger Medical Center and her hospice and palliative care fellowship, also at Geisinger. Her training spans over two decades of advanced clinical work.

Dr. Maybach earned her Doctorate of Medicine from Eastern Virginia Medical School in 1998. She completed her emergency medicine residency at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, Pennsylvania, from 1998 to 2001. She returned to Geisinger for a hospice and palliative care fellowship from 2021 to 2022.

Yes. Dr. Maybach completed a fellowship in hospice and palliative care at Geisinger Medical Center. She delivers palliative consultations at Fauquier Hospital and UVA Health Culpeper Medical Center. She also discusses advance care planning with patients navigating chronic illness or end-of-life decisions.

Yes. Dr. Maybach handles urgent care for minor trauma and acute illnesses within her practice. Her emergency medicine background gives her strong clinical footing for time-sensitive concerns. Members can also reach her after hours and on weekends for urgent matters.

Dr. Maybach's guiding philosophy comes from her father's advice: listen to the patient long enough, and you learn how to help them. She focuses on prevention, shared decision making, and building life-long partnerships with each patient. She aims to know her patients personally and deeply over time.

Dr. Maybach holds affiliations with Fauquier Hospital and UVA Health Culpeper Medical Center. At both institutions, she offers biomedical-ethics and palliative care consultations. These affiliations extend her ability to support patients beyond the primary care setting.

Yes. Dr. Maybach earned the Northern Virginia Top Hospice and Palliative Care Doctor award in 2025, along with Best Hospice 2025. She also received Best of Fauquier Physician in 2023 and 2024, and the Fauquier Times Reader's Choice PCP award in 2019.

Dr. Maybach holds membership in the American Association of Hospice and Palliative Medicine and the American College of Emergency Physicians. She also serves on Virginia's Board of Local and Regional Jails and Virginia's Maternal Fetal Mortality Board.

Doctor profile last updated June 8, 2026