About
Nedsely Vila, MD, FACP is a board-certified internist who earned her Doctorate of Medicine Magna Cum Laude from Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra in Santiago, Dominican Republic. She completed her internship and residency in internal medicine at St. Vincent Medical Center in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Her peers and program recognized her twice during training, naming her Junior Resident of the Year in 2013 and Senior Resident of the Year in 2014.
Dr. Vila built her career across primary care, hospital medicine, and academic medicine. She served as Associate Program Director at Piedmont Athens Regional, where she taught and mentored future internal medicine physicians. She holds an academic appointment as Assistant Professor of Medicine through the AU/UGA Medical Partnership and earned the Exemplary Teaching Award from Augusta University in 2022. A Fellow of the American College of Physicians, she also holds membership in the Society of Hospital Medicine. Dr. Vila speaks both English and Spanish. She has lived in Oconee County, Georgia for over a decade and brings deep roots to her work caring for this community. She believes strongly in prevention and works to build individualized health plans with each patient. Her philosophy centers on treating the whole person, attending to physical health, mental health, and overall well-being together.
Education & Training
Medical School
Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra (PUCMM), Santiago, Dominican Republic, Doctorate of Medicine 2007, Magna Cum Laude
Residency
Internal Medicine, St. Vincent Medical Center, Bridgeport, CT, 2012-2014
Additional Training
Internship: St. Vincent Medical Center, Bridgeport, CT, 2011-2012; Senior Resident of the Year 2014; Junior Resident of the Year 2013
Certifications
Who is Dr. Vila right for?
Dr. Vila is a strong fit for adults seeking a primary care physician who addresses the whole person. Patients managing chronic conditions benefit from her internal medicine background and emphasis on prevention. She works well with patients who want a doctor deeply familiar with the local community and regional hospital systems. Adults who value long-term relationships and collaborative health planning will find her approach a natural fit. Patients who speak Spanish will appreciate that Dr. Vila offers care in both English and Spanish.
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Dr. Vila specializes in internal medicine and preventive care for adults. She manages chronic conditions including hypertension, high cholesterol, and type 2 diabetes. Her whole-person approach means she also attends to mental health and overall well-being alongside physical health concerns.
Yes, Dr. Vila holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine. She also holds fellowship status in the American College of Physicians, a distinction recognized by the FACP credential.
Dr. Vila earned her Doctorate of Medicine Magna Cum Laude from Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra in Santiago, Dominican Republic. She completed both her internship and her internal medicine residency at St. Vincent Medical Center in Bridgeport, Connecticut.
Dr. Vila treats each patient as a whole person, weighing physical health, mental health, and overall well-being together. She prioritizes prevention and works with patients to build personalized health plans. She aims to build a partnership grounded in trust, open communication, and mutual respect.
Yes, Dr. Vila served as Associate Program Director at Piedmont Athens Regional, where she taught and mentored internal medicine residents. She holds an appointment as Assistant Professor of Medicine through the AU/UGA Medical Partnership. Augusta University recognized her with the Exemplary Teaching Award in 2022.
Dr. Vila maintains affiliations with Piedmont Athens Regional and St. Mary's Hospital. These affiliations allow her to coordinate care for patients who need hospital-level services in the area.
Yes, Dr. Vila offers care in both English and Spanish. Patients comfortable communicating in Spanish can speak with her directly in their preferred language.
Dr. Vila has lived and practiced in Oconee County, Georgia for over a decade. She serves patients across Watkinsville, Athens, Farmington, Bishop, North High Shoals, Bogart, and Clarke County.
Dr. Vila earned Junior Resident of the Year in 2013 and Senior Resident of the Year in 2014 at St. Vincent Medical Center. Augusta University awarded her the Exemplary Teaching Award in 2022. Piedmont Athens Regional also recognized her for Excellence in Inpatient Teaching from 2020 to 2021.
Doctor profile last updated June 6, 2026