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Dr. Alejandro Mercado M.D.

Pulmonologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Pulmonology

1845 Carr. #2 Bayamon PR, 00959

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Dr. Alejandro Mercado practices Pediatric Pulmonology in Bayamon, PR. Dr. Mercado treats children who have breathing problems, or a problem with his or her lungs. Pediatric pulmonologists often treat children with chronic cough, difficulty breathing, recurring pneumonia, asthma, cystic fibrosis, apnea, chronic lung disease in premature infants, noisy breathing, and conditions that require special equipment to monitor and/or help with breathing at home.

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Alejandro Mercado, MD

1845 Carr. #2 -
Bayamon, PR 00959
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New patients: 787-780-6034
Fax: 787-999-5823

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