Our Physicians and Staff
Todd B. Pearlstein, MD
Education
University of Miami School of Medicine
Miami, FL 1979-1983
Residency Training
Family Practice Program, Greenville Hospital System
Greenville, SC 1983-1986
Board Certification 1983- present
American Board of Family Medicine
Professional Associations
American Academy of Family Physicians
Medical Association of the State of Alabama
Christian Medical and Dental Society
Associate Clinical Professor
- Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine
Associate Clinical Professor - UAB - School of Medicine
Special Interests
- Diabetes
- Cardiovascular Disease and Cholesterol management
- Preventative medicine
- Pediatrics
- CDL Exams
- Industrial Medicine and Drug Screening
Eric J. Law, MD
Education
University of Alabama School of Medicine
Tuscaloosa, AL 2008
Residency Training
Tuscaloosa Family Medicine
Tuscaloosa, AL 2008-2011
Sports Medicine Fellowship 2011-2012
Board Certification 2011- present
American Board of Family Medicine
Sport Medicine CAQ
Professional Associations
American Academy of Family Physicians
Medical Association of the State of Alabama
American Medical Society of Sports Medicine
Alabama Board of Athletic Training - MASA appointee
Special Interests
- Concussions
- Musculoskeletal Medicine
- Ultrasound guided injections
- Diabetes Management
- Preparticipation / Sports Clearance / Physical Exams
- Enjoys spending time with family
Melissa B. Behringer, MD
Education
University of Alabama School of Medicine
Tuscaloosa, AL 1991
Residency Training
Tuscaloosa Family Practice
Tuscaloosa, AL 1991-1994
Board Certification 1994- present
American Board of Family Medicine
Professional Associations
American Medical Association
American Academy of Family Physicians
Medical Association of the State of Alabama
Councilor - House of Councilors
American Medical Directors Association
Society of Teachers of Family Medicine
Special Interests
- Diabetes Management
- Cardiovascular Disease / Cholesterol Management
- Preventative Medicine
- Pediatrics
Vickie Ivey Childs, FNP-C
Education
Troy University - BSN 2006-2010
Troy University - MSN 2018-2021
Troy, AL
Experience
Troy Regional Medical Center - Med Surg/ER 2010-2015
Baptist Medical Center East - Labor and Delivery 2015-2021
Southern Health Associates 2021 - present
Board Certification 2001- present
American Board Association of Nurse Practitioners
Professional Associations
American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Nurse Practitioner Alliance of Alabama
Special Interests
- Preventative Medicine
- Diabetes
- Lifestyle Medicine
- Diet / Exercise
Stacey Jones, DNP, FNP-BC
Education
Troy University - BSN 1995
Troy University - MSN 2001 University of Alabama at Birmingham - DNP 2011
Experience
Family Practice Associates, Luverne, AL - 2001
Board Certification 2001- present
American Board Association of Nurse Practitioners
Professional Associations
American Association of Nurse Practitioners
American Nurses Credentialing Center
Sigma Theta Tau International
Phi Kappa Phi
Special Interests
- Preventative Medicine
- Management of Chronic Illnesses
- Management of Acute Illnesses
- Pediatrics
Kristen Williams, DNP, CRNP
Education
Troy University - BSN 2012
Troy University - DNP 2017
Experience
Troy Regional Medical Center - Med Surg / ICU 2013-2017
Southern Health Associates - 2017-present
Board Certification 2013- present
American Board Association of Nurse Practitioners
Professional Associations
American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Sigma Theta Tau International
Special Interests
- Preventative Medicine
- Pediatrics
- Mental Health
Lauren Kilcrease, DNP, CRNP
Education
Auburn University - BSN 2002
Troy University - MSN 2009
Experience
Board Certification 2001- present
American Board Association of Nurse Practitioners
Professional Associations
American Association of Nurse Practitioners
American Nurses Credentialing Center
Sigma Theta Tau International
Phi Kappa Phi
Special Interests
- Preventative Medicine
- Management of Chronic Illnesses
- Management of Acute Illnesses
- Pediatrics
Alisha K. Hilburn, DNP, FNP-BC
Education
Troy University - BSN 2008
University of Alabama at Birmingham - MSN 2013 Samford University - DNP 2021
Experience
Board Certification 2013- present
American Board Association of Nurse Practitioners
Professional Associations
American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Sigma Theta Tau International
Phi Kappa Phi
Special Interests
- Family Medicine
- Management of Cardiology Disorders / Diseases
- Acute Care
Amber Simmons, PA-C
Education
University of South Alabama - Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Sciences 2009-2013
University of South Alabama - Master of Health Sciences, Physician Assistant Studies 2013 - 2015
Experience
Greater Mobile Urgent Care 2015-2017
Wilmer Medical Clinic 2017-2020
Troy Family Medicine 2021-2022
Board Certification 2015- present
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
Professional Associations
American Academy of Physician Assistants
Katherine Branum, FNP-BC
Education
Auburn University - BSN 1999-2003
Troy University - MSN 2005-2007
Experience
St. Vincet's Hospital Birmingham, AL 2003-2005
Baptist East Hospital Montgomery, AL 2005-2007
Board Certification 2007- present
American Nurses Credentialing Center