Jennifer U. Mercado, ARNP
Seattle, WA 98104
Swedish Endocrinology - First Hill
1124 Columbia Street, Suite 400, Seattle, WA 98104
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About Jennifer U. Mercado
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.
Seattle University
2008
AANP: American Academy of Nurse Practitioners National Certification
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board, Family Nurse Practitioner
Swedish
In her spare time, Jennifer recharges by spending time with her husband, 2 daughters, and their havanese-poodle, Ellie. She loves to bake, cook, read, play board games, travel, and spend time outdoors.
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I had a truly positive experience with Nurse Practitioner Jenifer Mercado. I came in feeling worried due to a range of symptoms, including significant weight gain over a short period and concerns about a possible pituitary gland tumor. From the very beginning, she made me feel heard, respected, and taken seriously.Jenifer was thorough and attentive, carefully listening to all of my symptoms and asking thoughtful questions to better understand my situation. I really appreciated how she explained things clearly and didn't rush through the appointment. Instead, she took the time to ensure I felt comfortable and informed.She promptly ordered the appropriate blood tests and created a clear plan to move forward based on the results. That level of organization and follow-through gave me confidence that I am in good hands and that my health is being managed with care and precision.Overall, I felt supported, reassured, and optimistic after my visit. I'm grateful to have a provider like ms. Mercado who is both compassionate and proactive in addressing my health concerns.
Swedish Patient
My provider care team is amazing
Swedish Patient
Very good
Swedish Patient
She was very kind, easy to speak with, and detailed.
Swedish Patient
Jennifer Mercado is extremely thorough, always professional and caring.
Swedish Patient
Jennifer Mercado is one of the best care providers that I have ever had. I always feel that Jennifer has an interest in my well-being. Not only is Jennifer very thorough when we meet to review my health care, Jennifer practices in a manner in which I have always felt heard whenever I have had any questions and/or had any reservations about trying something new, when recommended. Jennifer allows me to proceed with new things at a pace that is comfortable and workable for me (e.g. Trying a new class of medication that may help). I consider Jennifer to be the care provider most valuable to me in addressing my health care. All of my decisions about health care coverage have centered around being able to continue seeing Jennifer as my health care provider. Jennifer truly represents the best of health care!
Swedish Patient