Summary

Dr. Mercedes Laurencin specializes in family medicine with additional expertise in 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 practice, Dr. Laurencin brings extensive knowledge to caring for patients across all stages of life. She speaks English.

Dr. Laurencin practices at multiple locations throughout Santa Cruz, California, including Watsonville Community Hospital, Dominican Hospital, and Sutter Maternity and Surgery Center of Santa Cruz. She focuses on treating conditions such as high cholesterol in children and teens, prediabetes, and hyperlipidemia. Her practice includes preventive care services like flu vaccines, adult immunizations, and Td vaccines to help patients maintain their health.

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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
  • 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: George Washington University School Of Medicine & Health Sciences Med School: Ben-Gurion University Of The Negev Faculty Of Health Sciences Med School: University Of Chicago Division Of The Biological Sciences The Pritzker School 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

Dr. Mercedes Grace Laurencin holds an active medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Ucsf Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Boston University School Of Medicine in 1982.

NPI Number

Dr. Laurencin's NPI number is 1750401055.

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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.
Does Dr. Mercedes Laurencin accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Mercedes Laurencin has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
What languages does Dr. Mercedes Laurencin speak?
Dr. Mercedes Laurencin speaks English.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Mercedes Laurencin?
You can find contact information for Dr. Mercedes Laurencin here on Vitals.

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