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Merlie Mercado-Quinones, ANP-BC

Internal Medicine

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Why did you become a doctor?

Ambition to help people.

Do you work or ‘float’ at other locations?

Mesa.

What do you enjoy or find most fulfilling about caring for patients?   

Helping others in overcoming and coping with illness, and stressors to improve their quality of life is rewarding.

What attracted you to a community health center for your practice?

To serve the underserved community.

Do you have children? If so, what are their ages?

Yes. One 19-year-old.

Do you have hobbies or a way you like to spend your time away from work?

Yes. Gardening and traveling.