Dr. Mercedes Grace Laurencin, MD

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.