About
Vesna Solheim, MD is a board-certified family physician who has practiced in Pawleys Island, South Carolina for more than 15 years. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Combined Sciences from Youngstown State University in 1994 and her Doctorate of Medicine from Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine in 1998. She then completed both her internship and residency in Family Medicine at Aultman Hospital in Canton, Ohio, finishing in 2001.
Dr. Solheim holds certification from the American Board of Family Medicine. She is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and the South Carolina Medical Association, and she holds licensure in both South Carolina and North Carolina. Her clinical interests center on cardiovascular disease and diabetes care, including managing hypertension and high cholesterol. She affiliates with Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital and has cultivated lasting relationships with local specialists so she can advocate directly for her patients. Dr. Solheim believes healthcare works best as a true partnership, and she takes the time to understand each patient's medical history, lifestyle, and personal health goals before building a tailored care plan.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Youngstown State University, Bachelor of Science, Combined Sciences, 1994
Medical School
Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine, Doctorate of Medicine, 1998
Residency
Family Medicine, Aultman Hospital, Canton, OH, 1999-2001
Additional Training
Internship, Aultman Hospital, Canton, OH, 1998-1999
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Solheim right for?
Dr. Solheim is a strong fit for adults seeking a long-term primary care relationship with a physician they can reach any time. Patients managing cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, or high cholesterol benefit from her focused clinical expertise. She works well with patients who want a tailored wellness plan built around their own health goals and lifestyle. Anyone who values direct access to their physician, rather than a nurse practitioner, will find her practice well-suited to their needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Solheim focuses on cardiovascular disease and diabetes care, with specific expertise in managing hypertension, high cholesterol, and type 2 diabetes. She also handles the full scope of family medicine, including preventive care and chronic condition management.
Yes. Dr. Solheim holds board certification from the American Board of Family Medicine. She trained at Aultman Hospital in Canton, Ohio, completing both her internship and a two-year family medicine residency there.
Dr. Solheim earned her medical degree from Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine in 1998. She completed her internship and Family Medicine residency at Aultman Hospital in Canton, Ohio, finishing her training in 2001.
Dr. Solheim has served the Pawleys Island community for more than 15 years. Over that time, she has built strong working relationships with local specialists and the team at Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital.
Every appointment is with Dr. Solheim directly. She does not delegate patient visits to nurse practitioners or physician assistants. This is a core part of how she runs her practice.
Yes. Dr. Solheim makes herself available by phone after hours and on weekends. Members can contact her directly for urgent matters without waiting for the next business day.
Dr. Solheim takes time to understand each patient's medical history, lifestyle, values, and personal health goals. She uses that full picture to develop a tailored care plan. She views the doctor-patient relationship as a true partnership.
Yes. Dr. Solheim has spent over 15 years building relationships with local specialists and healthcare providers in the Pawleys Island area. She has the time to speak with them directly on her patients' behalf when specialist coordination is needed.
Doctor profile last updated April 4, 2026