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Marielys Figueroa-Sierra, MD

4.9 out of 5 stars

594 ratings, 278 comments
LEE PHYSICIAN GROUP
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Overview

Clinical Interests:

Rheumatoid arthritis
Systemic lupus erythematosus
Sjogren's syndrome
Scleroderma
Inflammatory myopathies
Vasculitis
Spondyloarthropathies
Crystalline arthropathies
Polymyalgia rheumatica

Languages Spoken:

English
Spanish

Patients Treated:

Young Adults
Adults

Biography

Rheumatology allows Dr. Sierra to develop relationships with patients by working closely with them to help them understand and manage their chronic conditions. This allows her patients to take charge and improve their quality of life, which is very rewarding. 

Dr. Sierra is married to an internal medicine hospitalist and has a daughter. She enjoys spending time with her family, doing outdoor activities, and crocheting. 

In 2024, Palm Beach Media Group recognized Dr. Figueroa as one of Southwest Florida’s top doctors from Lee Physician Group. Her achievements reflect the high level of care LPG providers offer every day at Lee Health, your community-owned health system. It’s the excellence you expect from providers that live, work, and care for patients right here at home.

Education & Training

Medical School:

Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL

Internship(s):

Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NC

Residenc(ies):

Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NC

Fellowship(s):

Rheumatology at University of South Florida

Board Certification(s):

Internal Medicine, Rheumatology, RhMSUS, CCD

Graduate School:

Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL

Patient Reviews

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  • 4.9out of 5 stars

    Explained Things Clearly

  • 4.9out of 5 stars

    Involved in Care Decisions

  • 4.9out of 5 stars

    Spent Enough Time

  • 4.9out of 5 stars

    Listened Carefully

  • 4.9out of 5 stars

    Showed Courtesy & Respect

  • 4.9out of 5 stars

    Likelihood to Recommend

4.9 out of 5 (594 ratings, 278 comments)

  • Jun 18, 2025

    Dr. Figueroa-Sierra is excellent!! Definitely worth the extra travel time needed to see her! She is thorough, patient, kind and happy to answer all my questions. Please keep her for a LONG TIME!!

  • Jun 11, 2025

    Dr Sierra is excellent. I've seen a lot of rheumatologists in my [ ] (diagnosed with [ ]) and she rates in [ ].

  • Jun 9, 2025

    the doctor

  • Jun 6, 2025

    DrSierra is an excellent physician and thoroughly explained an [ ] I had. I have full confidence in her expertise and she has an outstanding bedside manner.

  • Jun 6, 2025

    Dr. Figueroa-Sierra herself and her team made feel so good.

  • Jun 5, 2025

    The Dr. was extremely friendly, kind, patient, and knowledgeable.

  • Jun 4, 2025

    All were excellent, Dr. Sierra is the best Dr I have had.

  • May 25, 2025

    From Dr Figueroa-Sierra to the office staff everyone was very friendly and helpful and I appreciate that. Thank.

  • May 25, 2025

    Dr sierra

  • May 25, 2025

    Overall experience was great both with Dr Sierra and staff. Thank you.

  • May 24, 2025

    Dr is outstanding

  • May 24, 2025

    The receptionist at the front desk was very good - worked quickly and was welcoming.

  • May 24, 2025

    Everyone is so professional, friendly and accommodating. I recommend them very highly to everyone.

  • May 24, 2025

    She is simply the best dr I’ve seen. She explains things, takes time, never seems hurried. I wish all My fr buddies could be like hers.

  • May 23, 2025

    From the time you check in until you check out, everyone is friendly, helpful and vey professional! On a scale of one to ten, they all get a 10+

  • May 22, 2025

    I have been a patient of Doctor Figueroa – Sierra’s since she was in [ ]. She is such a sweet, cheerful, breath of fresh air while yet still being so knowledgeable and humble. She is one of a kind and sharp, thorough, down to Earth. I am most appreciative to h ave her as my Rheumatologist. [ ]

  • May 22, 2025

    This visit was amazing for me. We were going over [ ] and the Dr explained everything - I have been treated for this condition for 8 years and never knew what she was explaining! To me that was priceless because I want to understand what is happening and why t he treatment and what the treatment is doing. Absolutely 1000% satisfied to the point I had to call my husband because I was so excited and happy with the appointment

  • May 22, 2025

    My first visit there and everyone was very nice. On time and thorough

  • May 22, 2025

    She is amazing….the only Dr I can count on

  • May 16, 2025

    She is very thorough and explains everything, not only my questions but my wife's questions as she accompanied me. Never feel rushed, always open to question and provides the information to understand my condition.

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