Hospital Findr / Find Doctors / California / Dr. Scott William Mercer

Dr. Scott William Mercer, MD

Dermatology, Family Medicine
Accepting new patients
45 years of experience
Scott Mercer Md Inc 320 Santa Fe Dr Ste 205, Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 944-8484

Overview
Location
Expertise
Insurance

Brief Intro

Dr. Mercer received his medical degree at the University of Miami Medical School and served his residency at University of California San Diego (UCSD). Specializing in Family Practice since 1983, Dr. Mercer has affiliations with Scripps Memorial Hospital, Encinitas and Scripps Green Hospital. He is past-chair of Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Department of Family Practice, and a member of the medical executive committee. He maintains his board certification in the American Board of Family Practice, and is a member of the American Academy of Family Practice. He is actively serving as physician to La Costa Canyon High School, performs valuable pre-sport participation medical exams, and attends all varsity football games as team physician. He has published in both the Journal Of The American Medical Association (JAMA), and The Western Journal Of Medicine. He has done volunteer work at indigent clinics in the North County. His areas of expertise include treatment of skin disorders, sports injuries and pediatrics. He maintains a special interest in imaging of the body as a screening tool. Dr. Mercer also places importance on patients taking an active role in their own health.

Education Background

MEDICAL SCHOOL

University Of Miami Leonard M Miller School Of Medicine - 1980

Languages Spoken

Spanish
English

Location & Hours

Scott Mercer Md Inc
320 Santa Fe Dr Ste 205, Encinitas, CA 92024
Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

Dermatology
Family Medicine

Conditions Addressed

Fractures, Dislocations, Derangement, and Sprains
Alzheimer's Disease
Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (BPH)
Malignant Neoplasm of Female Breast
Benign Thyroid Diseases
Labyrinthitis
Bacterial Food Poisoning
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
Athlete's Foot
Viral Meningitis
Anal or Rectal Abscess
Ventral Hernia
Constipation
Urinary Incontinence
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Acute Renal Failure
Candidiasis of Vulva and Vagina
Cholelethiasis or Cholecystitis
Skin Cancer
Intestinal Obstruction
Parkinson's Disease
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Sciatica
Thyroiditis
Diabetic Retinopathy
Dementia
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)
Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
Rosacea
Transient Cerebral Ischemia
Gastritis and Duodenitis
Celiac Disease
Disorders of Lipoid Metabolism
Anorexia Nervosa
Breast Disorders
Endometriosis
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
Ischemic Stroke
Bell's Palsy
Hyperthyroidism
Epilepsy
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Deviated Nasal Septum
Internal Derangement of Knee Cartilage
Chronic Renal Disease
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
Prostatitis
Internal Derangement of Knee
Bacterial Pneumonia
Pneumonia
Herpes Simplex
Thyroid Cancer
Cardiac Arrhythmia
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Benign Polyps of the Colon
Gout
Herpes Genitalis
Esophagitis
Calculus of the Urinary System
Septicemia
Scoliosis or Kyphoscoliosis
Benign Neoplasm of Breast
Rotator cuff syndrome
Ischemic Bowel Disease
Cardiomyopathy
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
Glaucoma
Infectious Mononucleosis
HIV Infection
Lyme Disease
Sarcoidosis
Pulmonary Tuberculosis (TB)
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Acute Pancreatitis
Infectious Liver Disease
Allergic Rhinitis
Anal Fissure
Diverticulosis
Cataract
Non-Toxic Goiter
Diabetes Mellitus (DM)
Dehydration
Atherosclerosis
Uterine Leiomyoma
Psoriasis
Chronic Pancreatitis
Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding
Female Infertility
Acute Upper Respiratory Tract Infections
Plantar Fasciitis
Anxiety Phobic Disorders
Bronchial Asthma
Eczema
Osteoarthritis
Depressive Disorders
Herpes Zoster
Hypertension (HTN)
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Otitis Media
Vitamin D Deficiency
Diverticulitis
Emphysema
Hemorrhoids
Alcohol Dependence
Osteoporosis
Obesity
Contact Dermatitis
Lateral Epicondylitis
Acute Bronchitis
Hypothyroidism
Skin and Subcutaneous Infections
Insomnia
Acute Sinusitis
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Atrial Fibrillation and Atrial Flutter
Acne
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

Procedures Performed

Vasectomy

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

Cigna
Mercy Care
Health Net
GEHA
UnitedHealthcare Oxford
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
Molina Healthcare
UnitedHealthcare
Kaiser Permanente
Meritain Health
SCAN Health Plan
Optum Health
Medicare
Aetna Better Health
Humana
Brand New Day
BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
Community Health Group
CHAMPVA
Sharp Health Plan

Cancer 86
Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 79
Orthopedics 161
Neurology & Neurosurgery 120
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 149
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 161
Diabetes & Endocrinology 65
Children's Hospital 18
Urology 149
Psychiatry 91
Geriatrics 143
Rehabilitation 73
Obsterics & Gynecology 23
Ophthalmology 8
Ear, Nose & Throat 10
Rheumatology 4
Long Term Care 19
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 99