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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.
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 locationsLaurencin Personal Physicians
634 Frederick StSanta Cruz, CA 95062 Tel: (831) 421-9535
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
Sutter Maternity And Surgery Center Of Santa Cruz
2900 Chanticleer AveSanta Cruz, CA 95065 Tel: (831) 477-2200
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| Family Medicine | Family Medicine | Family Medicine | Family Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 44 Years of Experience | 17 Years of Experience | 16 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks Spanish, Vietnamese | |
| Santa Cruz , CA | Chicago , IL | Boca Raton , FL | Placentia , CA |
| 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
Medical Specialties
Dr. Mercedes Grace Laurencin has the following 4 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Mercedes Grace Laurencin has the following 10 areas of expertise
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?
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- 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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