About
Dr. Ziya Aktig was born in Cyprus and moved to London at age 16 before relocating to Prague to study medicine at Charles University. He completed his family medicine residency in Richmond, VA and has called the city home ever since. He co-founded Carytown Direct Primary Care with his wife, Dr. Michaela Varys.
Dr. Aktig is board certified in Family Medicine. He also works as a hospitalist at a local Richmond hospital, which keeps him current on conditions driving inpatient admissions. He brings that knowledge directly into his outpatient practice to help prevent hospitalizations. His professional interests include managing medically complex patients, men's health, newborn and infant care, and in-office procedures. He views prevention and continuity as the most important pillars of family medicine. Away from medicine, he cycles the Capital Trail, keeps bees, and brews at home.
Education & Training
Medical School
Charles University, Prague
Residency
Family Medicine, Richmond, VA
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Aktig right for?
Dr. Aktig is well suited for patients managing multiple or complex chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, or cardiovascular disease. His hospitalist work gives him a sharp eye for preventing serious complications before they require emergency care. Men seeking dedicated primary care and patients with newborns or infants will find him particularly attentive to their specific needs. He is also a strong fit for patients who value a physician focused on prevention and long-term continuity.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Aktig focuses on medically complex patients, including those managing diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, and cardiovascular disease. He also has strong interests in men's health and newborn and infant care.
Yes. Dr. Aktig holds board certification in Family Medicine. He completed his residency training in Richmond, VA after earning his medical degree at Charles University in Prague.
Dr. Aktig works as a hospitalist at a local Richmond hospital in addition to his role at Carytown DPC. He uses what he sees on the inpatient side to identify risk factors and intervene early, keeping patients out of the hospital.
Dr. Aktig is comfortable managing complex conditions in the outpatient setting. His goal is to handle more in the office so patients avoid unnecessary ER visits or hospitalizations. He considers continuity of care essential to achieving that.
Yes. Newborn and infant care is one of Dr. Aktig's clinical interests. New parents can establish care with him from their child's earliest weeks.
Dr. Aktig considers prevention and continuity the two most important pillars of family medicine. He focuses on catching problems early and staying closely connected with patients over time to guide their long-term health.
Dr. Aktig was born in Cyprus, spent two years in London, and then moved to Prague to study at Charles University. After graduating, he and Dr. Varys moved to the United States together and completed their residencies in Richmond, VA.
Yes. Men's health is a specific clinical interest for Dr. Aktig. This includes hormone replacement therapy for low testosterone, cardiovascular risk management, and other concerns specific to men's health.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026