Cathleen Exconde-Mercado, NP

Cathleen Exconde-Mercado, NP

Nurse Practitioner (Dermatology)
31852 Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA
Cathleen Exconde-Mercado, FNP, is a board-certified Nurse Practitioner specializing in medical and surgical dermatology. Compassion is central to her care philosophy, with a focus on listening, patient education, and personalized treatment plans tailored to each individual’s needs and goals. Originally from the Philippines and raised in a family of physicians, Cathleen earned her medical degree from the University of the East in Manila and is a licensed physician in the Philippines. After relocating to the United States in 2014, she completed her Nurse Practitioner training at Charles Drew University in Los Angeles. She went on to complete a year-long dermatology fellowship at the California Skin Institute, receiving advanced training in medical and surgical dermatology. Cathleen’s clinical interests include skin cancer screenings and excisions, biopsies, acne, melasma, psoriasis, and eczema. She is passionate about helping patients feel confident and empowered through expert, compassionate dermatologic care. Outside the clinic, Cathleen enjoys traveling with her husband and four children, participating in medical missions in the Philippines, and staying active with Pilates.
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About Cathleen Exconde-Mercado

Cathleen Exconde-Mercado, FNP, is a board-certified Nurse Practitioner specializing in medical and surgical dermatology. Compassion is central to her care philosophy, with a focus on listening, patient education, and personalized treatment plans tailored to each individual’s needs and goals. Originally from the Philippines and raised in a family of physicians, Cathleen earned her medical degree from the University of the East in Manila and is a licensed physician in the Philippines. After relocating to the United States in 2014, she completed her Nurse Practitioner training at Charles Drew University in Los Angeles. She went on to complete a year-long dermatology fellowship at the California Skin Institute, receiving advanced training in medical and surgical dermatology. Cathleen’s clinical interests include skin cancer screenings and excisions, biopsies, acne, melasma, psoriasis, and eczema. She is passionate about helping patients feel confident and empowered through expert, compassionate dermatologic care. Outside the clinic, Cathleen enjoys traveling with her husband and four children, participating in medical missions in the Philippines, and staying active with Pilates.

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Popular visit reasons

Acne
Allergy Consultation
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Pityriasis Rosea
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Allergy Consultation
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Office location

Coast Dermatology & Laser Surgery Center
31852 Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

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Education and training

  • University of the East, Doctor of Medicine
  • St Luke's College Of Nursing - Best Nursing College In Vizag (Bachelor's)
  • Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, Master's in Family Health Nursing

Languages spoken

  • English

Provider's gender

Female

NPI number

1518674605

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Cathleen Exconde-Mercado's office is located at 31852 Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651.

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