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Dr. Mercedes Laurencin, MD

Hospice & Palliative Medicine*•Female•Age 68

Hospice & Palliative Medicine*

Dr. Mercedes Laurencin, MD is a hospice & palliative medicine specialist in Santa Cruz, CA and has over 41 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine in 1982. She is affiliated with Dominican Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

Dr. Mercedes Laurencin, MD

Practice

634 Frederick St Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Telehealth services available

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(831) 421-9535
Telehealth services available

Accepting new patients

(831) 421-9535

At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions Well
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  • Offers Telehealth
    This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Clean Hospital
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Specialties*

  • Hospice & Palliative Medicine

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Board Certifications

American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
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Family Practice
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Hospice Care and Palliative Medicine
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Ucsf/San Francisco General

Residency Hospital, 1990

University of California San Francisco

Internship Hospital, 1983

University of California-San Francisco

Internship Hospital, 1983

Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine

Medical School, 1982

Brown University

Undergraduate School, 1980

Brown University Alpert Medical School

Undergraduate School, 1980

  • English
  • Spanish
  • Healthgrades Honor Roll
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    New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Mercedes Laurencin, MD on Healthgrades. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Laurencin's profile.

    What is Dr. Mercedes Laurencin, MD's office address?

    Dr. Laurencin's office is located at 634 Frederick St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

    What languages does Dr. Mercedes Laurencin, MD speak?

    Dr. Mercedes Laurencin, MD is fluent in 2 languages: English and Spanish.

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    Locations

    Practice

    Santa Cruz Personal Physicians Inc.634 Frederick St Santa Cruz, CA 95062
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    Practice

    Santa Clara Valley Medical Center751 S Bascom Ave San Jose, CA 95128
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    • Hours
      • Mon: 8:30am - 9:00pm
      • Tue: 8:30am - 9:00pm
      • Wed: 8:30am - 9:00pm
      • Thu: 8:30am - 9:00pm
      • Fri: 8:30am - 9:00pm
      • Sat: 9:00am - 8:00pm
      • Sun: 9:00am - 5:00pm
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    Dominican Hospital

    1555 Soquel Dr
    Santa Cruz, CA 95065
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

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