EASTERN OBGYN - Key Persons
Dr. Pruitt is a Graduate of the University of Alabama School of Medicine at UAB and is Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology. He is also a Fellow of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and has been actively involved with the hospital serving on the Medical Executive, Patient Care and the Ethics and Cancer Committees.
A Hoover resident, Dr. Pruitt is a devoted husband and father of four who takes great pride in his family. He is an avid reader and a lifetime student of literature. Dr. Pruitt is now accepting new patients.
Dr. Ludwig Francillon's approach to women's healthcare is to treat each patient as if she were a family member. He takes the time to fully listen to their concerns and believes in educating patients to empower them to make informed decisions about their health care. Dr. Francillon enjoys building long-term relationships with patients and they describe him as a very kind and gentle physician. He is especially grateful for the honor of delivering babies and bringing new life into the world.
Dr. Francillon received a bachelor's degree in business administration with a minor in biology, chemistry and computer science from the University of Alabama. He graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Medicine, where he also completed his medical school residency and served as chief resident. Dr. Francillon is a Fellow of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and is Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology. His OB-GYN expertise includes high-risk obstetrics, minimally invasive surgery, including robotic-assisted surgery, laparoscopy and hysteroscopy, as well as general health and wellness counseling. Dr. Francillon is a member of the Greater Birmingham OB-GYN Society and the Mineral District Medical Society.
Dr. Francillon and his wife Esta' have two precious daughters. He is a devoted father who enjoys coaching his daughter's soccer team and capturing those special moments of childhood through photography. Other favorite pastimes include traveling, restoring furniture and college football. He and his family are active members of Church of the Highlands and also enjoy spending time at the beach.e
Dr. Francillon is an amazing doctor. He delivered my baby and took care of me. All of my OBGYN visits with him were my favorite. He made me feel very comfortable, he listened, he didn't rush me ever, and he took the time to take extra precautions with every thing, from any abnormal test that I had to making sure that I didn't have a blood clot in my leg from all the increased swelling that I had. When I had side effects from a medication in the hospital after delivery, he came to my bedside, stayed for 1-2 hours to make sure that my vitals were stable, comforted me, and didn't allow me to get out of bed. I'm very thankful that I found him as my doctor. He always has a smile on his face and is very approachable and calm.
Job Titles:
- Women 's Health Nurse Practitioner ( WHNP )
Lia Johnson is board-certified WHNP. She obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Auburn University at Montgomery and her RN and MSN from University of Alabama at Birmingham. She is the proud daughter of a father who served in the Air Force. She has lived in various parts of the country but is grateful to call Birmingham home. Lia always wanted to pursue a career in medicine. Her passion for women's health began in early 2012 when she was privileged to intern with Centering Pregnancy - a shared medical program for low risk pregnancies. Later that year, she was honored to accept a position caring for women veterans at the Birmingham VA and this position solidified her desire to become a women's health nurse practitioner. Lia is dedicated to help women of all ages achieve and maintain optimal health by promoting preventive health care, empowering patients through health education and providing quality individualized care.
Outside of work, Lia loves traveling with her husband, spending time with their two adult children and catching up with family and friends. She also enjoys cooking and fitness.
Lia Johnson was the best! She was very professional. She listened, gave excellent suggestions and didn't rush my appointment.
Job Titles:
- Certified Nurse Practitioner
Stacy Williams is a Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner and is the one of the most recent additions to the Eastern OB-GYN family. She believes knowledge is power and prioritizes helping women understand their bodies and the "why" for treatments, tests and medication. Whether it's pregnancy discomfort, painful periods or even hot flashes, she is ready to help. Stacy enjoys working with expecting mothers and guiding them through this exciting phase of life. Her patients describe her as a great listener who is very organized and passionate about educating, informing and empowering women.
Stacy received a bachelor's degree in nursing from Idaho State University and a master's degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham with a dual emphasis in women's health and adult-geriatric primary care. She is also a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and the Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health.
An Idaho native, Stacy is a wife and proud mother of twins. She also has two big dogs that complete her family. On most weekends, the entire crew can be found at the lake enjoying the outdoors, paddle boarding and wake surfing. Stacy is also an avid runner who is active in the Birmingham running community.