About
O. is the founder of Sonoran Sol Lifestyle Medicine and a board-certified Osteopathic Family Medicine physician. She has practiced Family Medicine in the Phoenix, Arizona region since 2008. S. in Nutrition Science from the University of Arizona, where she worked as a Public Health Nutritionist before pursuing medicine. She earned her medical degree from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine in Old Westbury, New York. She completed her residency in Family Medicine with a subspecialty in OB at the University of Oklahoma-Tulsa Family Medicine Residency Program.
Dr. Mercado brings deep clinical expertise in women's health, hormone replacement therapy, and holistic gynecological wellness. Her osteopathic training allows her to offer hands-on Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine alongside evidence-based diagnostics and nutritional counseling. She is passionate about Women and Children's health, as well as Aesthetic Medicine. She served as immediate past-president of the board of the Arizona American Academy of Family Physicians and has championed preventive health across Arizona. A native bilingual physician, she sees patients in both English and Spanish. Dr. Mercado lives in Gilbert, Arizona with her family and a rescued French Bulldog.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Arizona, B.S. Nutrition Science
Medical School
New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, Old Westbury, NY
Residency
Family Medicine with subspecialty in OB, University of Oklahoma-Tulsa Family Medicine Residency Program
Additional Training
Public Health Nutritionist prior to medical career
Certifications
Languages
English, Spanish
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Mercado right for?
Dr. Mercado is a strong fit for adults seeking a primary care physician who looks beyond isolated symptoms. Women navigating perimenopause, menopause, hormone imbalance, or gynecological concerns benefit directly from her specialized OB/GYN training and HRT expertise. Patients managing chronic disease, gut health disorders, or stubborn weight gain find her integrative approach particularly effective. Families looking for a single physician fluent in both English and Spanish will feel at home with Dr. Mercado. Her panel stays small, so members reach her directly and get same-day access when it matters most.
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Family MedicineFrequently Asked Questions
Dr. Mercado treats a broad range of conditions across family and preventive medicine. Her clinical focus includes hormone imbalance, menopause, perimenopause, chronic disease, medical weight loss, gut health disorders, and musculoskeletal concerns through OMM. She also manages fatigue, brain fog, food sensitivities, migraines, and microbiome imbalances.
Yes. Dr. Mercado holds board certification in Osteopathic Family Medicine. O. from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her residency at the University of Oklahoma-Tulsa Family Medicine Residency Program.
Dr. Mercado completed her residency with a subspecialty in OB and brings extensive OB/GYN training to her practice. She specializes in hormone replacement therapy, menopause and perimenopause management, and holistic gynecological wellness. She uses comprehensive lab panels to guide bioidentical hormone therapy safely.
Yes. As a licensed Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. Mercado performs hands-on OMM treatments in the clinic. OMM helps diagnose, treat, and prevent illness and injury by working with the body's musculoskeletal system. It is a non-invasive technique that complements her broader integrative approach.
Yes. Dr. Mercado is a native bilingual physician and conducts visits fully in both English and Spanish. Patients who prefer Spanish as their primary language receive the same quality of care and communication throughout every appointment.
Dr. Mercado believes that great medicine begins with a genuine relationship between doctor and patient. She focuses on finding root causes rather than managing isolated symptoms. She combines evidence-based medicine with nutritional counseling, lifestyle interventions, and osteopathic techniques to build personalized health plans.
Before entering medical school, Dr. Mercado worked as a Public Health Nutritionist. S. in Nutrition Science from the University of Arizona. That foundation shapes her clinical approach to medical weight loss, gut health, and metabolic wellness.
Yes. Dr. Mercado served as immediate past-president of the board of the Arizona American Academy of Family Physicians. She has actively championed preventive health for individuals across Arizona throughout her career.
Yes. Dr. Mercado conducts telehealth visits through the HIPAA-compliant OptiMantra patient portal. Telehealth extends her care to patients anywhere within the state of Arizona, not just the East Valley.
Doctor profile last updated August 16, 2026