Dr. Carla Chavez-Mayorga
Graduated from Universidad Americana [UAM] in Nicaragua in 2009.
She moved to the US in 2011 where she completed two years of residency at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, OH, and at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, NC, as a Chief Resident. There, she gained experience working with special needs patients and head and neck cancer patients.
In 2017, she joined the University of Virginia as an assistant professor.
In January 2021, she opened her practice, Azul Family Dentistry. Dr. Carla has since expanded to serve the community through two locations in Waynesboro and Crozet, VA. As an Associate Fellow in implant dentistry, she continues to add to the available services at Azul Family Dentistry, offering advanced care to her patients.
Dr. Carla loves learning and passing that information to the new generations of dental professionals.
She enjoys spending time outdoors and has a deep love for nature. In her free time, she especially values camping trips with her husband and their two children, creating meaningful family memories together. She also cherishes time with her two beloved dogs, Julep and Lola, who are an important part of her life and adventures.
In addition, she has a creative side and enjoys arts and crafts which allows her to relax and express her creativity.
Dr. Michelle Winkler-Mallma
Originally from Fredericksburg, VA, Dr. Winkler completed her undergraduate studies at UVA and received her Doctorate of Dental Medicine at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OH. She pursued further clinical training through the Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency Program at the Appalachian Highlands Community Dental Center in Southwest Virginia, where she developed a interest in rural dentistry and expanding access to oral care for underserved communities.
Outside of the office, Dr. Winkler loves to hike, bike, and spend time with her family. She is always looking for new trails to try or great recipes to cook, and enjoys filling up her bookshelf with novels to read in the winter. She is thrilled to be a part of Azul Family Dentistry and to offer her services to the residents of Waynesboro and the surrounding communities.