Dr. Allan Francis Mercado MD
Pediatrician
316 Conquest Suite 300 Edinburg TX, 78539Rating
4/5
About
Dr. Allan Mercado is a pediatrician practicing in Edinburg, TX. Dr. Mercado is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Mercado diagnoses and treats infections, injuries, diseases and other disorders in children. Pediatricians typically work with infants, children, teenagers and young adults up to age 21. They practice medical care as well as preventative health care. Dr. Mercado can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery 1991
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Treatments
- Asthma
- Allergies
- Ear Infection
- Fever
- Hay Fever (allergic Rhinitis)
- Diarrhea
- Pain
- Tonsillitis
- Head Lice
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