Our Providers
Dr. Merritt is board certified in Allergy and Clinic Immunology and specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of adult and pediatric asthma, allergic rhinitis, drug allergies, hives and chronic sinusitis.
Our staff will take the time to listen and help in any way they can to improve your health.
Tina Merritt, MD
Dr. Merritt has done research on Alpha-gal, an allergy to beef, pork, and gelatin related to tick bites, and is part of the Arkansas Alpha-gal Task Force. She is the director of White Cell Support Group, a nonprofit support group for patients with primary immune deficiency. Dr. Merritt is a noted speaker for asthma, allergy and immune deficiency. She participates in the Food Allergy Research and Education Walk every year and the National Asthma Screening since 2002
Heather Sams, PA-C
Heather Sams, PA-C is a licensed and certified Physician Assistant. Heather has been practicing in allergy & asthma since 2011. She is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma, with a Master’s Degree in Allied Health, Physician Assistant. Before joining the Allergy & Asthma Clinic of NWA Heather she had been practicing in Internal Medicine and Family Practice since 2003. She is involved with the Arkansas Academy of Physician Assistants, serving as president of the academy and organizing yearly continuing education conference for the state.
Our Team
Celebrating 20 years of dedication and excellence at Allergy and Asthma of NWA! We are incredibly proud of our powerful team who tirelessly provide outstanding care to our community. Here’s to many more years of success and compassionate service!
Olivia
Registered Nurse
Lizbeth
Registered Medical Assistant
Cali
Referral Intake Coordinator
Lloyd
Office Manager
Maribel
Registered Medical Assistant
Alie
Extract Technician
Marlene
Front Office Coordinator
Jennifer
Referral Coordinator
Kristyn
Registered Nurse
Millie
Referral Coordinator