Cariza G. Mercurio

Cariza G. Mercurio MD

Specialties:

Obstetrics & Gynecology
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4.7 / 5 (based on 262 Reviews) View 65 Comments

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Office Information

Hospital/Group Affiliation

PIH Health Whittier Hospital

PIH Health Physicians

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Gender

Female

Specialties

  • Obstetrics & Gynecology

Additional Languages

  • Tagalog

Education

Medical School

University of California Irvine School of Medicine

Internship

University of California Medical Center (Irvine)

Residency

University of California Medical Center (Irvine)

Board Certifications

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology

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Patient Reviews

January 22, 2026
Wish provider would have taken the time to look at my records before my visit. All my doctors have always been aware of my history not just the reason I was there.
January 12, 2026
Dr. Mercurio was comprehensive, thorough, sat with me through all my questions, was very patient throughout all of it. The staff was also amazing and I was able to get an appointment when I wanted, which is, I rated it wrong in the first question. I would say it's a four. I got the appointment when I needed it. Okay, thank you.
January 12, 2026
My experience was excellent. I was treated with such respect and I was treated so kindly and all of my questions were answered and I was left with a result that I was pleased with. I would recommend the doctor to anyone. The office staff was excellent also.
January 06, 2026
Personable and great energy!
January 05, 2026
Dr Mercurio listened to my concerns. She was gentle and explained what she was doing during the examination / procedure. Considering the type of examination I was scheduled for. It was overall a pleasant experience. Thank you ?
January 05, 2026
My doctor was amazing
January 05, 2026
Getting an appointment in a timely manner took a long time. But that seems to be an issue with other specialities. I liked Dr. Mercurio. She took her time to show me how to use the medicine. She answered all my questions and explained things slowly.
December 17, 2025
My doctor, Sasha Kang got called to the hospital and this doctor was able to step in and do my well woman exam.
December 16, 2025
The doctor and her assistant were wonderful. The check-in clerk was friendly and very patient with my questions.
December 09, 2025
When you make an appointment, they give it to you up to a month after you call. I just called to see my doctor and they gave me an appointment for January 16th, which is more than a month. That's what I wanted to tell you.
December 09, 2025
Excellent professional service from everyone. Thank you, thank you!
December 08, 2025
it is not right that there is charge of $5 to visit a Dr's office , when you already have a high copay and insurance premium. other pih locations dont charge for parking. there should be a waiver for office visits or lower the cost. I can understand thee fee for hospital visitors parking. the dr seems to be a good doctor , my first visit but she seemed a little stress and a little overwhelmed, maybe pih is loading them with too many patients. she answered all my questions but I can see she might be overwhelmed. I will like to see her again, I just hope pih does not overwhelm her with alot of patients . I also noticed several of your staff with bad colds, caugh, if they are to be at work , maybe they should not be in the front with the incoming patients.
December 04, 2025
The provider was not attentive to what I expected. The provider only spent a few minutes with me and didn't ask how I was doing or if I had any questions or concerns. All she did was look at the lap top briefly and that was it. Would not want to see this provider again if possible
November 20, 2025
I think the Dr. (name removed) was really nice and informative. However, the staff at the front desk can be trained more and to be more polite, welcoming. Front desk is very important. It sets the tone for an office setting. And when your front desk women are not making eye contact or don't smile or are not live, it just doesn't do well. And then also, I would recommend that when a patient is calling in to make an appointment that insurances are verified the day of as opposed to verifying the insurance when the patient has their upcoming appointment because we patients
November 18, 2025
They are efficient and they made me feel very comfortable.
November 14, 2025
Dr. Cariza Mercurio is amazing! She makes me feel seen and heard. I appreciate her. During my appointment i had my concerns and she assured me and also let me know what the next steps are. Thank you Dr. Mercurio
November 10, 2025
Thank you for caring about me and my needs. Also would like to thank (name removed), MA, for the time to listen to me during this difficult time that I'm having in my life and her kindness and understanding.
November 07, 2025
I felt like my provider didn't take my concerns about my pain seriously and brushed them off as normal even though the pain is too painful to be considered normal period pains
November 03, 2025
Dr Mercurio was very nice and gentle.
October 31, 2025
Most information and results were communicated with me, but a big portion of what I went for. My visit was not communicated with me, which was very important information until I reached out afterwards questioning it. But otherwise, staff was really nice, really kind, welcoming, and the whole experience was not bad at all.
October 30, 2025
The wait time for the doctor to come in to see me was very long. It was like 40 minutes probably.
October 07, 2025
I really appreciate how kind and helpful she was before she performed my D&C and at the follow up appointment. I've never had a D&C before and that was the third baby we've lost and she was of great comfort and helped us through the whole process.
October 07, 2025
Overall, very thorough in her explanations and made sure I fully understood the results that had not been discussed by a prior provider.
September 23, 2025
I didn't feel as if she cared much. Whenever I asked a question she would decline my request.
September 23, 2025
It was my first time scheduling/visiting the women's center. I was pleasantly surprised, because I didn't know the center existed. I've been a patient for years and didn't know I could schedule a pap smear through the center instead of waiting for months and months. I will definitely be back in the future and recommend friends. The Dr. was very caring and I was really comfortable and trusted her. Doctors like her keep me in the PIH group. Thank you.
September 16, 2025
Everything is great, the service is excellent, and I am very grateful for all the service I have received. Thank you very much.
September 15, 2025
I feel confortable with Dr Mercurio she is a kind doctor
September 09, 2025
Efficient friendly and satisfied with results
August 26, 2025
Thank you
August 22, 2025
The doctor was very thorough with me, explained everything so well. I will only go to her now. I've never gone to her, it's my first time, and it was a great experience.
August 22, 2025
Apt was at 1115, didn't actually see Dr until past 1230. That's too long of a wait.
August 22, 2025
Dr. Mercurio is an excellent physician and made me feel calmer. She explained the procedure is an easy matter. You can tell she is caring and genuine wanting to help.
August 21, 2025
Dr. Mercurio was very kind, she took time to listen and explain what was happening to me. The office staff was efficient and friendly. I highly recommend Dr. Mercurio and PIH womens health care to my family and friends.
August 15, 2025
The dr was kind and gentle. She helped me quickly. The staff also did their best to get me in quickly
August 15, 2025
Very professional and very kind thank you!
August 15, 2025
This was my second Pap smear, first time with this doctor, and it was by far way more comfortable and easier than the first. She was fast and seamless in her work. Very professional. I already recommended her to my friend
August 13, 2025
I truly enjoy coming to see Dr Mercurio. She makes me feels so comfortable
August 05, 2025
Very professional and pleasant.
July 22, 2025
I had a wonderful experience during my visit with Dr. Cariza Mercurio. She took the time to explain everything to me in detail. She patiently answered all of my questions and truly made me feel comfortable and heard.
July 14, 2025
One small concern is that there is only paid parking. It seems like if patients are already paying for medical care that parking should be included with that. Paying for parking could be one extra barrier for patients who are low income.
July 08, 2025
Great experience with this provider
July 01, 2025
Made me feel comfortable
July 01, 2025
I was called back to the room within a few minutes of my appointment time, but was not seen until 50minutes past that time! I was sitting undressed in the robe, on the patient table for over 40minutes waiting. I thought I had been forgotten about. No one popped in to say how many patients before me, or to let me know they hadn't forgotten. I LOVE Dr. Mercurio, but it didn't feel professional or courteous to have me wait that long, especially without being acknowledged.
June 24, 2025
I felt the appointment was rushed and she did not encourage questions.
June 24, 2025
The office has set up a different doctor for me. I requested that he join me on, and then I don't understand why they end up giving me this doctor. So she's not my doctor. So I was a little bit disappointed. Thank you.
June 24, 2025
I wish I was explained more of what my problem was, but she was, I don't know if busy, but she didn't spend a lot of time with me, but I would recommend her because I really don't know her from the first visit. I'd like to go back again, and then I can determine my questions more accurately. Thank you.
June 23, 2025
I just want to say thank you to Dr. Mercurio. She really does truly care about her patients and she's been a joy to always be in contact with and helping me with my fertility journey. So, totally love her.
June 23, 2025
I feel like all my concerns were dismissed and it seems like everything I was concerned about was normals to the provider. She wasn't even in there for more than 5 minutes. My visit felt rushed I will be opting out of seeing this specific provider again. Nothing personal I know every provider has its individual way of practicing medicine but I don't think I've had this experience with any of the other providers I've seen.
June 18, 2025
I would really like to thank Dr. Mercurio. She listened and answered all my questions. She was very respectful and caring. She made this experience a little better, knowing our provider was actually listening to our concerns.
May 12, 2025
The doctor was so compassionate and a very good listener and a very good dead side manner. She's wonderful. Thank you.
May 06, 2025
I pressed two when it came to the office staff, and I meant to press four because they're absolutely amazing. I had to reschedule an appointment at one point kind of suddenly because of the doctor's need, and they were very, very thoughtful, very kind about it, super apologetic. And yeah, the whole experience has been really wonderful. So I meant to put four. Please ignore that too. And y'all are great over there. Thank you so much.
May 06, 2025
Great staff. I just felt Dr. Came in fast and took care of what was expected and left quickly. I like her though.
May 01, 2025
Was my first interaction with Dr. Mercurio. I was not disappointed. Was friendly and made me feel comfortable. Dr (name removed) is my primary Dr. But if he is not available, I will definitely see Dr. Mercurio again.
April 28, 2025
I thought the doctor was great and I trusted her. She knew a lot. She saw me fast. The only problem was trying to get the appointment. It took me like five weeks to get the appointment and I had to suffer through five weeks of having what was wrong with me. So if there's any way you can improve on trying to be able to get appointments, that would be great. Thank you.
April 22, 2025
Dr. Mercurio listens very intensely and makes the right judgment calls and he treats you with a lot of respect. I very much trust Dr. Mercurio and hope to be seeing her every time I have a need for an gynecologist.
April 15, 2025
Dr. Mercurio is thorough and helpful. She provides a clear understanding of treatment options. It is very apparent that she cares about her patients. The staff is helpful and caring. (Name removed) a was very helpful with scheduling and insurance.
April 10, 2025
Well, you guys need more improvement is on the wait time on answering calls and for setting appointments, it's very hard to get an appointment in a timely manner. You have to wait several weeks to be able to get an appointment with pretty much any of the doctors. But what is great is the doctor's care. She has nothing but time for you and offers you all the information you need. And she is pleasant and happy to answer any questions you have. Truly very satisfied with her care and everything that she does is amazing. And I appreciate it. Thank you.
April 04, 2025
I really liked her and thought she was very caring and easy to talk to. She also seemed very knowledgeable.
March 24, 2025
She is the best OB/GYN I've ever had. She always explains everything in detail and I feel heard.
February 26, 2025
The appointment went great, Dr. Mercurio was fantastic. It was our first appointment with her, and she made us feel very comfortable and answered all of our questions. The only feedback I have was for the person assisting her that day. The assistant was very nice, but at one point she left the door to the room completely open when I was on the exam table with my legs in the stirrups and completely undressed from the waist down with the sheet pulled up. The curtain was not drawn, I could see clearly into the hallway. I was very uncomfortable and my husband noticed that it happened too. Dr. Mercurio was adjusting the exam table so she didn't see or I'm sure she would have covered me, drawn the curtain or closed the door. The door was left open for maybe a minute or two at most, but I felt very exposed. I trust the staff and know they're professionals, but patients could have been walking by in the hallway. I was unsure to say anything at the appointment, but I was bothered by it afterwards and confirmed it was an issue when my husband brought it up on his own without me saying anything the next day. It happened fairly quickly and I'm positive it wasn't on purpose, but I did want to mention it. Otherwise everything was great.
February 19, 2025
Making appointments for future continuous care is nearly impossible. Drs are booked way too far out in advance. I shouldn't have to wait over 2 months for a follow up.
February 19, 2025
As awful and nerve wracking as these visits are, the staff and doctor made me feel very comfortable and made my visit a lot easier
February 13, 2025
Thank you for taking care of my health needs! I appreciate the excellent service, the health expert went above and beyond! Thank you!
February 13, 2025
Made sure I got info to enable me to make the decision to proceed knowing the procedure would or could be painful. It was but I made it through.
February 13, 2025
The doctor was wonderful and thoughtful. She offered me a new idea on how to work with my problem. Really liked her.
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