Jessica Telleria, M.D.

Dr. Jessica Telleria, M.D., is a fellowship trained lower extremity orthopaedic surgeon. She specializes in treating all types of foot and ankle conditions, as well as sports-related knee injuries. In addition to her role as a surgeon, she serves as the team physician for the University of Montana Men’s Basketball Team.

Highlights of her practice include:

Total ankle replacements
Minimally invasive (MIS/keyhole) surgery for bunions and other deformities
Ankle and knee arthroscopy
Tendon repair
Born and raised in Boise, Idaho, Dr. Telleria’s love of athletics is what first sparked her interest in orthopaedics. In college, she competed on the track-and-field team at Western Washington University, winning the women’s discus conference championship for 4 consecutive years, setting the school record, and placing 14th and 10th at the NCAA DII nationals in 2005 and 2006, respectively.

Academically, Dr. Telleria’s graduated from Western Washington University cum laude with a degree in Biochemistry. She went on to medical school at Stanford University, followed by orthopaedic surgery residency at the University of Washington in Seattle. Her training culminated in a specialized Foot and Ankle Fellowship at Harvard University in Boston. Her research has won several awards, been presented at multiple national and international orthopaedic conferences, and has been extensively published in peer reviewed journals. Dr. Telleria has been awarded multiple fellowships to conduct research for the National Science Foundation (NSF) sending her to: Corpus Christi, Texas; Bloomington, Indiana; Edinburgh, Scotland; and Cali, Colombia.

Dr. Telleria is an outdoor enthusiast who loves working, living, and playing in Missoula. She spends much of her spare time mountain biking, cross- country skiing, and generally enjoying the amazing recreational opportunities that Montana has to offer.

Areas of Expertise:

Foot

Arthritis of the foot
Ball of foot pain/metatarsalgia
Big toe (hallux) pain & arthritis
Bunion minimally invasive (MIS/keyhole) surgery
Flatfoot (fallen arches) non-surgical treatment & reconstruction
Foot fractures & stress fractures
Hammertoe correction
Minimally invasive surgery (MIS)
Neuromas (Morton’s neuroma) & pinched nerves
Plantar fasciitis
Running, overuse & athletic injuries
Ankle

Ankle arthritis & fusion
Ankle arthroscopy (ankle scope)
Ankle fractures (broken ankle)
Ankle sprains & instability
Achilles tendon ruptures & tendinitis
Cartilage injuries & cartilage grafting
Peroneal tendon tears
Shin splints
Total ankle replacement (artificial ankle)
Knee

Meniscus tears & meniscal repair
Patellar (kneecap) instability & dislocations
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears
Cartilage injuries & cartilage grafting
Medial collateral ligament (MCL) injuries
Quadriceps & patellar ligament ruptures
Education

Fellowship: Harvard Foot & Ankle Fellowship – Boston, MA
Residency: University of Washington – Seattle, WA
Medical School: Stanford University School of Medicine – Palo Alto, CA
Undergraduate: Western Washington University – Bellingham, WA
Board Certifications

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) – Board Certified