Dr. Alex Xavier Mercado-Irizarry, MD

Dr. Alex Mercado-Irizarry is a gastroenterologist and internal medicine physician who brings 14 years of medical experience to his practice in Fort Lauderdale. He earned his medical degree from the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine, where he developed a strong foundation in comprehensive patient care. His dual specialty training allows him to provide both specialized digestive health services and general internal medicine care.

Dr. Mercado-Irizarry practices at Holy Cross Hospital and sees patients at multiple locations throughout Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He specializes in treating colon polyps, abdominal pain, and GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). His procedural expertise includes performing lower GI endoscopy procedures, administering sedation for patient comfort, and coordinating pathology tests to ensure accurate diagnoses for his patients.