Summary

Dr. Mercedes Laurencin is a family medicine physician with extensive expertise across multiple specialties, including public health and general preventive medicine, emergency medicine, and hospice and palliative care. She earned her medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine and completed her residency at UCSF Medical Center. With 44 years of experience in medicine, Dr. Laurencin brings decades of knowledge to patient care. She is fluent in English.

Dr. Laurencin practices at several locations throughout Santa Cruz, California, and maintains hospital affiliations with Watsonville Community Hospital. Her clinical focus includes managing high cholesterol in children and teens, treating hyperlipidemia, and addressing familial lipid disorders. She provides comprehensive services including physical therapy guidance and strength training programs. Dr. Laurencin also offers preventive care such as flu vaccinations to help patients maintain their health year-round.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 44 years of experience
  • 24 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Ucsf Medical Center
  • 4 specialties
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 4 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Dr. Mercedes Grace Laurencin has 3 locations

Laurencin Personal Physicians

634 Frederick StSanta Cruz, CA 95062
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Dominican Hospital

1555 Soquel DrSanta Cruz, CA 95065

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Med School: Boston University School Of Medicine Med School: University Of California Irvine College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Mercedes Grace Laurencin

  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - Medicare
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Central California Alliance for Health
  • Central California Alliance for Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Cigna
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - HMO
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Santa Clara Family Health Plan
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Western Health Advantage

Medical Specialties

Dr. Mercedes Grace Laurencin has the following 4 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Mercedes Grace Laurencin has the following 10 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Contraception
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Family Planning
  • Hospice & Palliative Medicine
  • Immunization
  • Influenza
  • Public Health & General Preventive Medicine
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Certifications, License, & Education

44 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Ucsf Medical Center

Medical School

Boston University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1982

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Mercedes Laurencin's office located?
Dr. Mercedes Laurencin's office is located at 634 Frederick St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062.
Which hospitals is Dr. Mercedes Laurencin affiliated with?
Dr. Mercedes Laurencin is affiliated with Watsonville Community Hospital.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Mercedes Laurencin?
You can find contact information for Dr. Mercedes Laurencin here on Vitals.
Does Dr. Mercedes Laurencin accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Mercedes Laurencin accepts on their Vitals profile.
What languages does Dr. Mercedes Laurencin speak?
Dr. Mercedes Laurencin speaks English.

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