
Dr. Flavia Elaine Mercado M.D.
Pediatrician
2695 Buford Hwy Ne Suite 200 Atlanta GA, 30324About
Dr. Flavia Mercado is a pediatrician practicing in Atlanta, GA. Dr. Mercado is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Mercado diagnoses and treats infections, injuries, diseases and other disorders in children. Pediatricians typically work with infants, children, teenagers and young adults up to age 21. They practice medical care as well as preventative health care. Dr. Mercado can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
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PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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1364 CLIFTON ROAD, NE ATLANTA GA 30322PIEDMONT HOSPITALl
1968 PEACHTREE RD NW ATLANTA GA 30309CHILDREN'S HEALTHCARE OF ATLANTA AT EGLESTONl
1405 CLIFTON ROAD, NE ATLANTA GA 30322