Dr. Hector LermaMD, PharmD
Internal Medicine
at Medicina Del Sol Integrative Healthcare — Las Cruces, NM
About
Hector Lerma, MD, PharmD brings a rare dual background in medicine and pharmacy to his role as co-founder and internist at Medicina Del Sol. He began his academic career at the University of Houston, earning a Doctor of Pharmacy degree before pursuing medicine at Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara in Guadalajara, Mexico. His Internal Medicine residency training spanned three institutions: Mount Sinai Medical Center at Richmond University Medical Center in New York City, the Veterans Affairs facility in Salem, Virginia, and LewisGale Hospital in Blacksburg, Virginia.
Dr. Lerma has been providing care at Medicina Del Sol since January 2022 and formally joined as co-founder in 2023. He treats a broad range of adult conditions, including diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, thyroid disorders, asthma, COPD, depression, anxiety, PTSD, and chronic pain. Outside of medicine, he enjoys spending time with family, playing golf, taking flying lessons, and exploring the music and cuisine of the Southwest.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Houston, Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
Medical School
Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Mexico
Residency
Internal Medicine, Mount Sinai Medical Center at Richmond University Medical Center (New York City), Veterans Affairs (Salem, Virginia), LewisGale Hospital (Blacksburg, Virginia)
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Lerma right for?
Dr. Lerma is a strong fit for adults managing chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, thyroid disorders, or COPD. Patients with high cholesterol, asthma, or complex multi-condition profiles benefit from his internal medicine depth. His pharmacy background makes him a strong partner for patients navigating multiple medications. He also treats depression, anxiety, PTSD, and chronic pain within the practice's integrative model.
Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Lerma treats a broad range of adult conditions. His focus includes diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, thyroid disorders, asthma, and COPD. He also manages depression, anxiety, PTSD, and chronic pain as part of the practice's integrative approach.
Yes, Dr. Lerma specializes in Internal Medicine. He completed his residency training across three programs, including Mount Sinai Medical Center at Richmond University Medical Center in New York City, the VA in Salem, Virginia, and LewisGale Hospital in Blacksburg, Virginia.
Dr. Lerma holds both a Doctor of Medicine and a Doctor of Pharmacy degree. He earned his PharmD at the University of Houston before completing medical school in Guadalajara, Mexico. That dual training gives him a deeper lens on medication management for patients with complex conditions.
Dr. Lerma earned his medical degree from Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara in Mexico. He then trained in Internal Medicine residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center at Richmond University Medical Center, the Veterans Affairs medical center in Salem, Virginia, and LewisGale Hospital in Blacksburg, Virginia.
Dr. Lerma began providing care at Medicina Del Sol in January 2022. He formally joined as co-founder and partner in 2023, when the practice added Internal Medicine to its service offerings.
Yes, Dr. Lerma manages depression, anxiety, PTSD, and chronic pain. He works alongside the practice's broader integrative mental health services, including ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, to support patients with complex psychiatric and pain-related needs.
Yes, that kind of complex, coordinated care is central to Dr. Lerma's internal medicine training. His pharmacy background further equips him to evaluate and adjust medication regimens for patients managing several conditions simultaneously.
Doctor profile last updated June 8, 2026