About
Dr. Teresa Harrell graduated from the University of Kansas School of Medicine and completed her family medicine training at Cox Family Medicine Residency in Springfield, Missouri. She holds board certification in Family Medicine and membership in the American Academy of Family Physicians. Dr. Harrell has practiced medicine for over twenty years. Before pursuing medicine, she worked as a licensed CPA in southeast Kansas, where she grew up. That grounding in accounting gives her an unusually sharp lens on healthcare economics. Outside the clinic, she enjoys the outdoors, crafts, and time with her three grown children.
Education & Training
Medical School
University of Kansas School of Medicine
Residency
Family Medicine, Cox Family Medicine Residency, Springfield, Missouri
Additional Training
Previously a practicing accountant with a CPA license
Certifications
Who is Dr. Harrell right for?
Dr. Harrell suits patients who want a highly experienced family medicine physician with deep roots in the region. Her twenty-plus years in practice make her well-equipped for complex or long-standing health concerns. Patients who appreciate a doctor with a practical, no-nonsense approach to healthcare will find her style reassuring. Her background in accounting also means she helps patients think clearly about the financial side of their care.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Harrell has been in private practice for over twenty years. She brings that depth of clinical experience to every patient she sees at Equality Healthcare.
Dr. Harrell earned her medical degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine. She then completed her family medicine residency at Cox Family Medicine Residency in Springfield, Missouri.
Yes. Dr. Harrell holds board certification in Family Medicine. She is also a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians.
Before entering medicine, Dr. Harrell worked as a practicing accountant with a CPA license in southeast Kansas. That financial background gives her a practical perspective on healthcare costs and the value of transparent, membership-based care.
Dr. Harrell practices family medicine across a broad range of ages. Equality Healthcare serves children, adults, and seniors, and Dr. Harrell provides primary care across those groups.
Dr. Harrell brings over two decades of family medicine experience to her patient relationships. She focuses on thorough, unhurried care and works closely with specialists whenever her patients need additional support.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026