UAB Medical West Hueytown Primary Care

10/14/2025

Flu season’s here! Stay healthy and protected by getting your flu shot. It’s the easiest way to keep the flu away.

10/01/2025

Join us in welcoming Shantel Ruffin, CRNP, to our team of providers here at UAB Medical West Hueytown Primary Care! Shantel is a certified Family Nurse Practitioner. She received her associates degree from Jefferson State Community College, her bachelors degree from The University of Alabama at Birmingham, and her masters degree from The University of South Alabama. Shantel has a diverse background in healthcare including acute care, interventional radiology, and pain management and is excited to serve patients in the Hueytown community!

To schedule an appointment, call 205-491-3299.

09/05/2025

Meet our new Nurse Practitioner, Shantel Ruffin! We are so excited to have her join our team!

Join us in welcoming Shantel Ruffin, CRNP, to our Family Medicine team at UAB Medical West Hueytown Primary Care. Shantel brings a strong academic foundation and a passion for caring for others, and we’re excited for the excellent care she’ll provide to our community. She will begin seeing patients on October 1st. To schedule an appointment, call 205-491-3299.

08/27/2025

From routine checkups to ongoing care, Lea Freeman, CRNP, is here for you! Call (205) 491-3299 to make your appointment today!

Meet Lea Freeman, CRNP, a dedicated nurse practitioner at the UAB Medical West Hueytown Primary Care.

With a strong background in family medicine, Lea provides compassionate, personalized care for patients. She earned her Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and her extensive experience includes more than seven years as an RN in the UAB Hospital’s Bone Marrow Transplant and Hematology/Oncology ICU.

Whether you’re managing a chronic condition, keeping up with routine checkups, or looking for a trusted provider for your family’s care, Lea is here to help. To schedule an appointment, call (205) 491-3299.