HIV Program Director
Mercado

Juan is a family medicine provider at our California Ave. clinic who came to Esperanza to serve and provide excellent clinical care to disenfranchised populations. Prior to Esperanza, Juan was the lead HIV specialist and primary care provider at a community clinic serving Chicago’s collar counties. There, he provided complex management of HIV and opportunistic infections, sexual health, PrEP, anal cancer screenings, and primary care services. Juan received his Doctorate of Nursing Practice from the University of Illinois at Chicago. In his spare time, he enjoys going to the movies and trying new restaurants.