Dr. Cynthia Villacis, MD | DPC Provider | DPC Directory

Family Medicine

About

Dr. Cynthia Villacis, MD, is a bilingual Family Physician, civil surgeon, and life coach who founded Health Connections Direct Primary Care in Florence, KY. She graduated with honors from Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine in 1999 and completed her Family Medicine residency at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Edgewood, KY (2000‑2002). With over 20 years of clinical experience, Dr. Villacis combines traditional primary care with lifestyle medicine, offering personalized, judgment‑free care through a Direct Primary Care model that emphasizes same‑day or next‑day appointments, extended visit times, and transparent monthly pricing.

Her DPC philosophy centers on building lasting doctor‑patient relationships, listening deeply to each patient’s health journey, and addressing root causes of chronic conditions such as obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and stress. Dr. Villacis also serves as a USCIS‑designated civil surgeon, providing immigration medical exams, and she is committed to serving a diverse community, including LGBTQ+ individuals, immigrants, and Spanish‑speaking families.

Education

Medical School: Wright state (2002)

Residency: St Elizabeth Edgewood KY

Board Certification & Credentials

Degree: Doctor of Medicine

Specialty: Family Medicine

Board Certified: Family Medicine - American Board of Family Medicine, Addiction Medicine - American Board of Preventive Medicine

Designations: Certified Life Coach

Years in Practice: 25+ years

Licensing

NPI Number: 1720027675

Primary License: Kentucky (KY) - 35878

Professional Memberships

Kentucky Academy of Family Physicians - Member
American Society of Addiction Medicine - Member
Northern Kentucky Medical Society - Member
Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce - Member

Community Involvement

2021 Citizen Doctor of the Year Award from Kentucky Academy of Family Physicians; active in community outreach, immigration services, and wellness education