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About Us

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Our 
Story

Dr. Tracy Merrell has been serving the people of Murfreesboro and surrounding area for the past 25+ years.  He and his staff remain dedicated to helping the community with all of their foot and ankle needs. At Merrell Podiatry we treat every patient with the maximum quality of care and dignity and respect they deserve!

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Tracy Merrell, D.P.M

Dr. Tracy Merrell is from the small town of Ardmore, TN. He went to undergrad at MTSU where he double majored in Biology and Chemistry. Dr. Merrell is the Chief of Podiatry at Ascension St. Thomas Rutherford. He enjoys riding his motorcycle and taking motorcycle trips, working on home improvement projects and spending time with family and friends.

Education

1994-1996

Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency: Deaconess Hospital, St. Louis, MO

Board Certified in Wound Care

1991-1994

Medical Degree: Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine & Surgery, Des Moines, IA

1981-1986

Undergraduate Degree: Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN 

Jillian Teslow, D.P.M

Dr. Jillian Teslow is an Iowa native who grew up in the small town of Decorah. There she attended Luther College where she received her bachelor's degree in Biology.  During her time at Luther, she also played collegiate soccer. She and her husband Reece have two sons, Harrison and Lennon. In her free time, Dr. Teslow enjoys baking, running and spending time outdoors with her family and two dogs, Walter and Frankie. 

Education

2017-2020

Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Residency: Ascension Macomb-Oakland Hospital, Macomb, MI

Board Qualified in Foot and Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery

2013-2017

Medical Degree: Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine & Surgery, Des Moines, IA

2008-2012

Undergraduate Bachelor of Arts in Biology: Luther College, Decorah, IA

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