Dr. Lauren Penuel

Physician Assistant · University Of Alabama

Physician Assistant Birmingham, AL

Overview

Level
Staff
Function
Healthcare
Tenure
14 years
since Oct 2012

Experience

Physician AssistantCurrent
University Of Alabama
Since Oct 2012 · 14 years · Birmingham, AL

Education

University of Alabama at Birmingham
Master’s of Physician Assistant Studies
2005 – 2007
The University of Alabama
Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc
2000 – 2004

Skills

Acls Healthcare Surgery Medicine Bls Emr Family Medicine Emergency Medicine Hospitals Clinical Research Thoracic Orthopedic General Surgery Public Health Cpr Certified Medical Education Inpatient Internal Medicine Patient Education Clinics Acute Care Ekg Neurosurgery Critical Care Wound Care Patient Safety Icu

About University Of Alabama

Industry
Hospitals & Physicians Clinics
Employees
5000+
Revenue
$1B+
Website

Professional Overview

Dr. Lauren Penuel is a Physician Assistant, currently affiliated with University Of Alabama, based in Birmingham, AL. As a physician assistant, Dr. Penuel contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Birmingham, AL. They have been with University Of Alabama for 14 years. Dr. Penuel holds academic credentials, including Master’s of Physician Assistant Studies and Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc, from University of Alabama at Birmingham and The University of Alabama. Core competencies include Acls, Healthcare, Surgery, Medicine, Bls. University Of Alabama operates in the Hospitals & Physicians Clinics sector with a workforce of 5000+ employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit physician assistant professionals can use HealthTal to access direct email addresses and personal phone numbers compiled from public LinkedIn profile data and public licensing data in the NPI registry. Direct outreach to physician assistant specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Birmingham, AL healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.

Position in HealthTal Database

  • 24,151 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the Physician Assistant specialty. Lauren Penuel is one of them.
  • 118 Physician Assistants are based in AL (out of 16,429 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 27 contacts at University Of Alabama are tracked in HealthTal.
  • Typical Physician Assistant compensation in AL: $97,000 – $145,000 (median $114,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of Physician Assistants in AL: The University Of Alabama At Birmingham (7), Uab Medicine (4), Apollomd (2).
  • 86% of Physician Assistants in AL have education credentials on file.

Data refreshed November 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Lauren Penuel located?

Dr. Lauren Penuel is based in Birmingham, AL. They are currently affiliated with University Of Alabama.

What is Dr. Lauren Penuel's specialty?

Dr. Lauren Penuel specializes in Physician Assistant. Their current role is Physician Assistant.

Where does Dr. Lauren Penuel currently work?

Dr. Lauren Penuel currently works at University Of Alabama. They have been there for 14 years.

What is Dr. Lauren Penuel's educational background?

Dr. Lauren Penuel attended University of Alabama at Birmingham and The University of Alabama.

How do I contact Dr. Lauren Penuel for recruiting?

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How do I recruit a Physician Assistant?

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What is the average salary for a Physician Assistant in AL?

Physician Assistants in AL typically earn $97,000 to $145,000 annually, with a median of $114,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.

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