Our Team

Tracey L. Mercer, OD, has been practicing primary care optometry in Shelby County for more than 25 years. She is passionate about providing comprehensive, personalized eye care and building lasting relationships with her patients and their families.

Advances in technology have transformed the way eye care is delivered, and Dr. Mercer is proud to offer technology that allows the practice to more effectively manage and treat dry eye disease, as well as monitor and manage patients with cataracts, macular degeneration, glaucoma, and other eye conditions. These advances also provide greater opportunities for early detection, which can be critical in preventing or minimizing vision loss.

Dr. Mercer grew up in Demopolis, Alabama. She earned her degree in Biomedical Sciences from the University of South Alabama before receiving her Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham in 1999.

Outside of the office, family and community are an important part of Dr. Mercer’s life. She and her husband, Robert, have been married for more than 30 years. Robert serves as an associate minister at Asbury United Methodist Church. They have two adult children, Drew and Hannah, who are both actively involved in music and worship.

After more than 25 years of caring for patients in the Shelby County community, Dr. Mercer remains grateful for the opportunity to help her patients protect their vision and enjoy healthy eyes for years to come.

Originally from Vestavia Hills, Alabama, Dr. Natalie Simons is a dedicated optometrist with a passion for providing comprehensive eye care to patients of all ages. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), where she also went on to complete her Doctor of Optometry degree.

Following optometry school, Dr. Simons pursued advanced training through a residency at the Salt Lake City VA Medical Center and the Moran Eye Center. There, she specialized in primary eye care and custom contact lens fitting, gaining extensive experience managing complex cases, including patients with keratoconus and other corneal irregularities.

Dr. Simons is especially passionate about helping patients who require specialty contact lenses, while also providing routine eye care to individuals and families. She welcomes new patients, from infants to seniors, and is committed to making every visit a comfortable, personalized experience.

Outside the clinic, Dr. Simons enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband, McColl, and their dog, Ferb. Specifically, they love hiking together at Moss Rock near their house in Bluff Park. The couple loves traveling, exploring new places, and cooking homemade meals together. They are active members of Mountaintop Community Church in Vestavia Hills, where Dr. Simons has attended since birth. Together, they volunteer in worship and student ministries, serving their community with joy and dedication.