Mary Mercado M.D.
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
6807 Emmett F Lowry Expy Texas City TX, 77591About
Dr. Mary Mercado is a cardiologist practicing in Texas City, TX. Dr. Mercado specializes in diagnosing, monitoring, and treating diseases or conditions of the heart and blood vessels and the cardiovascular system. These conditions include heart attacks, heart murmurs, coronary heart disease, and hypertension. Dr. Mercado also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
Baylor College of Medicine 1992
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Cardiovascular Disease
Provider Details
Treatments
- Heart Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure (hypertension)
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
Fellowships
- (Cardiovascular Disease (Internal Medicine)), UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER SAN ANTONIO, SAN ANTONIO, TX 1996
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