Summary

Merla Sierra, FNP-C, is a board-certified family nurse practitioner. She is dedicated to providing high-quality, evidence-based care that respects each patient's unique background and health goals. Merla believes in shared decision-making and cultural humility, ensuring every patient feels heard, respected, and empowered as an active participant in their own healthcare journey. She finds the most rewarding aspect of her role to be building meaningful, long-term relationships with her patients and supporting them as they achieve their health milestones. Outside of the clinic, Merla enjoys spending time with her family and participating in marathons, HYROX and Spartan races.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • <p>Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner: Texas Women’s University - Denton, TX <p>Bachelor of Science - Nursing: Stephen F. Austin State University - Nacogdoches, TX</p></p> (Education/Training)
  • 1 specialty
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

Primary Care - Baylor St. Luke's Medical Group (Comprehensive Care) - Lufkin, TX

1605 W Frank AveLufkin, TX 75904
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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32 Years of Experience
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Lufkin , TXKearny , NJRound Rock , TXGalveston , TX
Med School: <p>Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner: Texas Women’s University - Denton, TX <p>Bachelor of Science - Nursing: Stephen F. Austin State University - Nacogdoches, TX</p></p> (Education/Training)
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Merla Sierra

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)

Medical Specialties

Merla Sierra has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Merla Sierra has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • Family Medicine
  • Registered Nurse

Certifications, License, & Education

Merla Sierra holds an expired medical license in the state of Texas.

Medical License

Nurse Practitioner with an expired medical license in the state of Texas that expired in 2025.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from <p>Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner: Texas Women’s University - Denton, TX <p>Bachelor of Science - Nursing: Stephen F. Austin State University - Nacogdoches, TX</p></p> (Education/Training) and Master of Science: Family Nurse Practitioner Texas Women’s University - Denton, TX.

NPI Number

Merla Sierra's NPI number is 1285457242.

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Merla Sierra speaks English and Spanish.

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