Summary

Dr. Sidney Mercado is an internal medicine physician who also specializes in pulmonology, bringing comprehensive care to patients with both general medical needs and respiratory conditions. He earned his medical degree from Loma Linda School of Medicine and completed his internship and residency at Harbor UCLA Medical Center in 2009 and 2011, respectively. Dr. Mercado furthered his training with a fellowship at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in 2015, giving him 18 years of experience in treating complex medical conditions. He provides care to patients in English.

Dr. Mercado is affiliated with Harbor UCLA Medical Center and practices in Torrance and San Gabriel, California. His expertise includes managing respiratory failure in both adult and pediatric patients, as well as treating type 2 diabetes. He performs specialized procedures such as therapeutic hypothermia and chest fluoroscopy to help diagnose and treat various conditions. Dr. Mercado also conducts complete blood count tests to monitor patient health and guide treatment decisions.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 18 years of experience
  • 29 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Cedars- Sinai Medical Center
  • 2 specialties
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Sidney Alan Mercado has 2 locations

Dr. Sidney Alan Mercado

3330 Lomita BlvdTorrance, CA 90505

Dr. Sidney Alan Mercado

207 S Santa Anita StSan Gabriel, CA 91776

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Internal MedicineInternal MedicineInternal MedicineInternal Medicine
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18 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience 15 Years of Experience 12 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks English, Tamil
Torrance , CAKaty , TXDiamond Bar , CALos Altos , CA
Med School: Loma Linda School of Medicine Med School: CHICAGO MEDICAL SCHOOL AT ROSALIND FRANKLIN UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE & SCIENCE Med School: University Of Damascus Faculty Of Medicine Med School: Bassett Medical Center - Cooperstown, New York
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Sidney Alan Mercado

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Cigna
  • Health Alliance
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Optum Health
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Sidney Alan Mercado has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Sidney Alan Mercado has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine
  • Pulmonologist

Certifications, License, & Education

18 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Cedars- Sinai Medical Center2015

Residency

Harbor UCLA Medical Center2011

Internship

Harbor UCLA Medical Center2009

Medical School

Loma Linda School of MedicineGraduated in 2008

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Sidney Mercado's office located?
Dr. Sidney Mercado's office is located at 3330 Lomita Blvd, Torrance, CA, 90505.
Does Dr. Sidney Mercado accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Sidney Mercado accepts on their Vitals profile.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Sidney Mercado?
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Does Dr. Sidney Mercado accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Sidney Mercado has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Which hospitals is Dr. Sidney Mercado affiliated with?
Dr. Sidney Mercado is affiliated with Harbor Ucla Medical Center.

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