Dr. Denise Annie WayMD, MS, F.A.A.F.P.
Family Medicine
at Skyline Family Medicine — Charlottesville, VA
About
, brings 20 years of medical experience to her direct primary care practice in Charlottesville, Virginia. She holds board certification in family medicine and earned her Fellow designation from the American Academy of Family Physicians. Her training path included a master's degree in molecular and cell biology, cancer research at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and medical school at Albany Medical College near her hometown in upstate New York. She completed her family medicine residency at the University of Virginia Department of Family Medicine, then went on to complete an integrative medicine fellowship at the University of Arizona.
Before founding Skyline Family Medicine, Dr. Way spent seven years on faculty at UVA, where she served as a resident preceptor, clinic director, assistant clerkship director, and co-lead for the medical yoga therapy initiative. She also founded the UVA Cancer Survivorship Clinic. A certified yoga teacher and yoga therapist, she weaves these approaches into care when appropriate, always within an evidence-based framework. Earlier in her life, Dr. Way performed as a professional dancer in New York City, and art and movement remain central to who she is. She lives in Charlottesville with her husband, artist Warren Craghead, their daughters Violet and Ginger, and two chi-poo pups, Coco and Zip.
Education & Training
Medical School
Albany Medical College
Residency
Family Medicine, University of Virginia Department of Family Medicine
Fellowship
Integrative Medicine, University of Arizona
Additional Training
Master's degree in molecular and cell biology; cancer research at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Certifications
Who is Dr. Way right for?
Dr. Way works well with patients ages 5 through 74 seeking a long-term primary care relationship. Adults managing chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, or cardiovascular risk benefit from her preventive and integrative approach. She also serves patients interested in cancer survivorship care, weight management, or yoga therapy as part of their wellness plan. Families looking for one physician to care for children and adults across life stages fit naturally into her practice. Patients who value direct communication and same-day access will find her model a strong match.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Way treats a broad range of conditions across all life stages. Her clinical focus includes chronic disease management, preventive care, acute illness, gynecologic care, and cancer survivorship. She also offers weight management support and integrative approaches for patients interested in complementary therapies alongside standard medicine.
Yes. ). She completed her residency at the University of Virginia Department of Family Medicine and an integrative medicine fellowship at the University of Arizona.
Dr. Way practices integrative medicine in its evidence-based form. She combines standard allopathic medicine with complementary therapies that research supports as safe and effective. She does not practice alternative medicine. Her yoga therapy training and certification inform how she supports patient well-being when those approaches apply.
Yes. Dr. Way founded the UVA Cancer Survivorship Clinic during her seven years on faculty there. She brings that expertise into her practice at Skyline Family Medicine and sees patients navigating life after a cancer diagnosis.
Dr. Way earned her medical degree from Albany Medical College and completed her family medicine residency at the University of Virginia. She also holds a master's degree in molecular and cell biology and conducted cancer research at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. She later completed an integrative medicine fellowship at the University of Arizona and spent seven years as a faculty member at UVA.
No. Dr. Way does not prescribe opioid medications for chronic pain, does not recommend long-term benzodiazepines for anxiety, and does not provide stimulant medications for ADD/ADHD. She can help patients connect with appropriate specialists for management of those medications if needed.
Yes. Dr. Way currently accepts new patients ages 5 and up. She provides well-child checks, school physicals, and acute illness care for pediatric patients as part of her family medicine scope.
Dr. Way conducts care in English. Patients with communication needs should contact the practice directly to discuss options.
Dr. Way holds certification as both a yoga teacher and yoga therapist. She co-led the medical yoga therapy initiative at UVA and applies these tools when they fit a patient's health goals. Her approach stays grounded in evidence-based principles and complements, rather than replaces, standard medical care.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026