About
Dr. Christy Arthur has called the Roanoke Valley home since 1999, and she has treated patients in the region for over two decades. She earned her undergraduate degree and her MD at the University of Virginia School of Medicine. Her residency training in Family Medicine took place at Carilion Clinic, where she was selected as Chief Education Resident in her final year.
Dr. Arthur holds board certification in Family Medicine. She spent seventeen years at Carilion Family Medicine-Brambleton building deep roots in the Roanoke community. In 2022, she earned her Associate Certified Coach designation through the International Coach Federation, completing her training at the Healthcare Coaching Institute. She weaves life coaching and motivational interviewing into every clinical interaction. Her clinical focus includes chronic disease management, preventive medicine, women's health, weight management, and supplement guidance. She also runs a private coaching practice, More Than Doctor, supporting young physicians in their careers. Outside medicine, she enjoys hiking, mountain biking, and paddleboarding throughout Roanoke's trails and greenways.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Virginia
Medical School
University of Virginia School of Medicine
Residency
Family Medicine, Carilion Clinic (Chief Education Resident, final year)
Additional Training
Life Coach Certification, Healthcare Coaching Institute (Associate Certified Coach, International Coach Federation, 2022)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Arthur right for?
Dr. Christy Arthur is a strong fit for adults who want a physician who treats the whole person, not just the diagnosis. Patients managing chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, or thyroid disorders benefit from her thorough, unhurried approach. She is particularly effective with patients navigating weight management or seeking guidance on supplements and nutrition. Women who want a physician attentive to preventive care, including wellness exams and pap smears, will find her practice welcoming. Patients who value a doctor who integrates coaching into medical visits will appreciate her unique combination of clinical and coaching credentials.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Arthur treats a wide range of adult conditions. Her clinical scope includes chronic disease management for diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, and thyroid disorders. She also treats acute illnesses like strep throat, colds, flu, rashes, and urinary tract infections, as well as minor injuries and long COVID. She places a strong focus on preventive care and women's health.
Yes, Dr. Arthur holds board certification in Family Medicine. She completed her residency at Carilion Clinic, where she served as Chief Education Resident in her final year.
Dr. Arthur attended both college and medical school at the University of Virginia School of Medicine. She completed her internship and residency in Family Medicine at Carilion Clinic in Roanoke.
Yes. Dr. Arthur holds an Associate Certified Coach designation through the International Coach Federation. She completed her coaching training at the Healthcare Coaching Institute in 2022. She integrates motivational interviewing and coaching techniques directly into patient visits.
Dr. Arthur's primary focus is family and preventive medicine. Her husband and practice partner, Dr. Michael Arthur, provides functional medicine consultations at The Center for Ultra Health. Dr. Christy regularly consults with Dr. Michael on supplement research and integrative treatment approaches.
Dr. Arthur has been treating patients in the Roanoke region since 2000. She spent seventeen years at Carilion Family Medicine-Brambleton before founding Ultra Primary Care in 2023.
Dr. Arthur takes a whole-person approach to weight management. She leads the Ultra Weight program, a benefit for existing members that includes weekly group coaching sessions, walks and hikes, body composition scans, and education on nutrition, peptides, and protein. Her coaching background informs how she addresses mindset, emotional eating, and sustainable lifestyle change.
Yes. Dr. Arthur sees patients in person, by video, and by telephone. She also communicates with patients through phone, text, and a secure patient portal. Members choose the format that best fits their needs.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026