Overview
Jennifer has been been practicing in endocrinology at Swedish since 2009, initially within the Swedish Pituitary Center for 8 years, and subsequently in General Endocrinology. She has been a yearly Seattle Met Top Nurse Practitioner Award winner for Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism since 2019. She is dedicated to life-long learning in order to provide the safest and most up-to-date care as possible. Jennifer strives to engage and empower her patients by listening intently, helping them to understand their diagnosis, and encouraging participation in the medical decision making. Jennifer thrives on helping people to better health and quality of life.
Dr. Mercado is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acromegaly, Sotos Syndrome, Gigantism, and Hypopituitarism.
Dr. Mercado is board certified in American Academy Of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Mercado is currently accepting new patients.
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Mercado has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Jennifer U. Mercado, NP
How do I make an appointment with Jennifer U. Mercado, NP?
You can book an appointment with Jennifer U. Mercado, NP by calling their office at 206-215-2440. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Jennifer U. Mercado, NP a top-rated expert for Acromegaly?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Jennifer U. Mercado, NP is classified as an Distinguished expert for Acromegaly, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Jennifer U. Mercado, NP specialize in?
While Jennifer U. Mercado, NP is a Endocrinology, they have specific expertise in Acromegaly, Sotos Syndrome, and Gigantism. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Endocrinology.
Does Jennifer U. Mercado, NP participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Jennifer U. Mercado, NP has published 7 articles and abstracts on conditions like Acromegaly. You can view a list of Jennifer U. Mercado, NP's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Jennifer U. Mercado, NP accept my insurance?
Jennifer U. Mercado, NP accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 206-215-2440 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- AcromegalyMercado, NP isDistinguished. Learn about Acromegaly.
- GigantismMercado, NP isDistinguished. Learn about Gigantism.
- Sotos SyndromeMercado, NP isDistinguished. Learn about Sotos Syndrome.
- Advanced
- Adrenal Insufficiency PediatricMercado, NP isAdvanced. Learn about Adrenal Insufficiency Pediatric.
- Cushing's diseaseMercado, NP isAdvanced. Learn about Cushing's disease.
- Cushing's syndromeMercado, NP isAdvanced. Learn about Cushing's syndrome.
- Deafness Hypogonadism SyndromeMercado, NP isAdvanced. Learn about Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome.
- Empty Sella SyndromeMercado, NP isAdvanced. Learn about Empty Sella Syndrome.
- Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD)Mercado, NP isAdvanced. Learn about Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD).
- HypogonadismMercado, NP isAdvanced. Learn about Hypogonadism.
- Hypogonadotropic HypogonadismMercado, NP isAdvanced. Learn about Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism.
- HypopituitarismMercado, NP isAdvanced. Learn about Hypopituitarism.
- Hypothalamic TumorMercado, NP isAdvanced. Learn about Hypothalamic Tumor.
- InfertilityMercado, NP isAdvanced. Learn about Infertility.
- Isolated ACTH DeficiencyMercado, NP isAdvanced. Learn about Isolated ACTH Deficiency.
- Isolated Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism
- Kallmann SyndromeMercado, NP isAdvanced. Learn about Kallmann Syndrome.
- PanhypopituitarismMercado, NP isAdvanced. Learn about Panhypopituitarism.
- Pediatric Growth Hormone DeficiencyMercado, NP isAdvanced. Learn about Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency.
- Pituitary ApoplexyMercado, NP isAdvanced. Learn about Pituitary Apoplexy.
- Pituitary TumorMercado, NP isAdvanced. Learn about Pituitary Tumor.
- ProlactinomaMercado, NP isAdvanced. Learn about Prolactinoma.
- Rathke Cleft CystMercado, NP isAdvanced. Learn about Rathke Cleft Cyst.
- Sheehan SyndromeMercado, NP isAdvanced. Learn about Sheehan Syndrome.
- Short Stature (Growth Disorders)Mercado, NP isAdvanced. Learn about Short Stature (Growth Disorders).
- Experienced
- Addison's DiseaseMercado, NP isExperienced. Learn about Addison's Disease.
- CraniopharyngiomaMercado, NP isExperienced. Learn about Craniopharyngioma.
- Cushing's syndrome due to Adrenal TumorMercado, NP isExperienced. Learn about Cushing's syndrome due to Adrenal Tumor.
- Diabetes Insipidus (DI)Mercado, NP isExperienced. Learn about Diabetes Insipidus (DI).
- Exogenous Cushing's syndromeMercado, NP isExperienced. Learn about Exogenous Cushing's syndrome.
- Familial Glucocorticoid DeficiencyMercado, NP isExperienced. Learn about Familial Glucocorticoid Deficiency.
- Glucocorticoid ResistanceMercado, NP isExperienced. Learn about Glucocorticoid Resistance.
- HypoaldosteronismMercado, NP isExperienced. Learn about Hypoaldosteronism.
- HypothyroidismMercado, NP isExperienced. Learn about Hypothyroidism.
- Neurohypophyseal Diabetes InsipidusMercado, NP isExperienced. Learn about Neurohypophyseal Diabetes Insipidus.
- Obesity in ChildrenMercado, NP isExperienced. Learn about Obesity in Children.
- Secondary Adrenal InsufficiencyMercado, NP isExperienced. Learn about Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency.
- Thyroid StormMercado, NP isExperienced. Learn about Thyroid Storm.
- Triple A SyndromeMercado, NP isExperienced. Learn about Triple A Syndrome.
- Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)Mercado, NP isExperienced. Learn about Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).