Dr. Anita L Mercado M.D.
Family Practitioner
1024 S Garfield Ave Alhambra CA, 91801About
Dr. Anita Mercado is a family practitioner practicing in Alhambra, CA. Dr. Mercado specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Mercado possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery 1986
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- High Cholesterol
- Obesity
- Osteoporosis
- Breast Cancer
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Gallstones
- Vaginitis
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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