Ariana Lerma, DO

Meet Ariana Lerma, DO

Comprehensive Family Medicine Focused on Preventive Care and Long‑Term Wellness

Dr. Ariana Lerma, DO, is a family medicine physician with CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic in New Braunfels, providing comprehensive primary care for patients of all ages. She completed her family medicine residency at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston and brings a strong foundation in preventive medicine, chronic disease management and patient education. Fluent in both English and Spanish, Dr. Lerma is committed to improving access to care and helping individuals and families make informed decisions about their health within the growing New Braunfels community.

Career at a Glance

• Board-trained family medicine physician
• Residency-trained at the University of Texas Medical Branch
• Fluent in English and Spanish
• Recipient of the M. Lamar Ross Award for Clinical Excellence
• Experience caring for diverse, multilingual patient populations

Clinical Role and Leadership

Dr. Lerma serves as a family medicine physician delivering full-scope primary care, with an emphasis on prevention, continuity and evidence-based treatment. She has held leadership roles throughout her medical training, advocating for peers and contributing to program improvement. She provides specialized care for conditions such as:

• Diabetes and prediabetes
• Hypertension and cardiovascular risk factors
• High cholesterol and lipid disorders
• Acute respiratory and infectious illnesses
• Women’s health concerns
• Preventive and wellness care
• Chronic disease management across the lifespan

What You Can Expect from Care with Dr. Lerma

Dr. Lerma values clear communication, shared decision-making and proactive care planning. She focuses on helping patients understand their health conditions while building long‑term relationships that support prevention and early intervention. You can expect:

• Unhurried visits with clear, practical explanations
• A strong focus on prevention and health maintenance
• Collaborative treatment plans tailored to individual goals
• Respect for cultural background and language preferences
• Coordinated care for both acute and chronic needs

Advanced Surgical Innovation / Diagnostic Care

As a primary care physician, Dr. Lerma emphasizes early detection, guideline-driven screening and evidence-based diagnostics. She utilizes modern clinical tools, electronic health records and preventive screening protocols to identify health risks early and reduce long-term complications through timely intervention.

Research, Clinical Insight, and Thought Leadership

Dr. Lerma has contributed to clinical research and quality improvement initiatives focused on improving patient outcomes in primary care. Her scholarly work includes presentations on lifestyle medicine, lipid management, cervical cancer screening and quality improvement projects aimed at reducing diabetic foot complications.

Commitment to Public Health and Health Equity

Dr. Lerma’s background reflects a strong commitment to health equity and community service. Her experience includes mentoring students interested in medicine, volunteering in hospice care and providing medical services to underserved populations internationally. Her fluency in Spanish further supports her dedication to reducing language barriers in healthcare.