Valerie L. Birmingham, CRNP

Valerie is a native of Opelika who started working part-time at Lee OB/GYN in 2020 and then transitioned to full-time in 2022.  She has been a long-time employee at East Alabama Health for approximately 20 years and is currently working at the OB Observation Unit.  She worked as an RN in various departments:  Urology/Oncology, Mother and Baby, GYN surgery, Pediatrics and Well Nursery for 8 years before completing her Master’s in Nursing.
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She completed her Master’s in Nursing from Troy University in 2013 (specialty in Family Nurse Practitioner), and as a Nurse Practitioner she has worked at The Prenatal Clinic, OB Observation Unit, and East Alabama Women’s Clinic.  Valerie serves as adjunct faculty, working with Troy University’s Nurse Practitioner Program.  Valerie is a member of the AANP and is board certified by the Alabama Board of Nursing.  She is also ACLS and BLS certified.
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Valerie is married with two children and three dogs.  She never thought she would be a dog mom.  Her hobbies include cooking, reading, and trips to the beach.