Dr. Claudia Getzabeth Mercado M.D.
Family Practitioner | Obesity Medicine
500 E 51st St Chicago IL, 60615About
Claudia Getzabeth Mercado, MD is a Family Practitioner at Border Clinic PLLC with special privileges at Laredo Hospital. Specializing in family medicine, depression in women, in and out patient care as well as women's health in general, Dr. Mercado also maintains membership in the American Medical Association and the American Academy of Family Physicians. She has been in practice for nearly a decade.
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Education and Training
University of Illinois MD
Board Certification
American Board of Family Medicine: ABFM
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Students Rotate at Border Clinic from Kaplan -
- NP Come For Training To Her Clinic -
Internships
- Loyola University of Illinos 2008
Professional Society Memberships
- American Academy of Family Physicians, American Medical Association
Articles and Publications
- An Article
What do you attribute your success to?
- Her Persistence And Determination. She Always Wanted To Be A Physician To Help People And Make A Difference.
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