Meet Dr. Bradley Mercer
Brad Mercer, M.D., has been a pediatrician for 24 years, and all of those years have been spent at the Cook Children's Forest Park office.
He was born in Fort Worth at Texas Health Harris Methodist - and 32 years later his son was born in the same hospital and cared for by the same nurse!
Growing up, Dr. Mercer attended numerous schools in Fort Worth, finally graduating from Brewer High School. He earned his medical degree from a UT Medical School but is an Aggie at heart! Gig 'em.
What does he love about his job? "I love the kids. I love watching them grow. It makes me sad sometimes to watch them grow up leave my practice - it's almost like my own kids graduating and leaving to take on the world."
Dr. Mercer is fascinated with how the field of pediatrics has changed so much in nearly 30 years - new therapies, new technologies including, "the internet, cell phones, electronic charting, hospital services that allow us to stay in the office and not speed around town going to as many as 5 hospitals in the morning before the office opens!."
Other changes he sees include the increase in conditions that were not a huge problem 30 years ago that now need a lot of his attention: anxiety, depression, ADHD. He enjoys learning about emerging conditions so that he's always well prepared to take care of his patients. "You never stop learning."
He's been married to his wife Marisa for 28 years. "She's put up with my late-night charting, interruptions of family functions to take patient phone calls, and has been working around my call schedule now for three decades... and she is my best friend."
They have two children who he describes as, "two of the greatest kids on the planet, who are the best experience that a pediatrician could have. They taught me more about pediatrics than med school and residency. They are incredibly talented kids and I'm lucky to be their dad."
In his spare time, he enjoys running and fitness and playing the guitar poorly, but most of all enjoys all things fermentation - running his own brewery in his garage (beer, cider, and perhaps in the future more adult beverages)! He declares that "it looks like a mad scientist lives in his garage."
Dr. Mercer also loves travel, hiking, and would rather be in Colorado any time of the year, but mostly the summer.
Dr Mercer is a wonderful doctor. He is respectful and courteous. He listened to my concerns and is always there when I have any questions concerning my child. – Patient family
Services
- Acute illnesses
- ADHD management
- Anxiety and depression
- Chronic condition management
- Developmental problems
- Disease prevention
- Flu shots
- Hearing screens
- Injury treatment
- Newborn circumcision
- Obesity and weight management
- Vision screens
- Patient and parent education
- School and sports physicals
- Vaccines and immunizations
- Wart and absess treatment
- Well checks
Reviews
Average rating:
Questions were addressed |
5
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Provider explained things clearly |
5
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Likelihood of recommending this provider |
5
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Trust/confidence in physicians |
5
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What our families say
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March 22, 2025
Dr. Mercer and his staff are always so professional and helpful.
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March 22, 2025
Always a great experience.
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March 22, 2025
Our visit was nothing short but amazing. From the procedure to coming back in a few hours later with some complications we were well taken care of. Everyone was courteous, professional and loved my baby like their own.
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February 24, 2025
Dr. Mercer and his staff were very helpful. I was a little nervous switching doctors but it was such an easy transition.
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February 22, 2025
Dr Mercer and his staff were amazing. They were knowledgeable kind and caring! Answered my questions
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February 11, 2025
Dr. Brad Mercer is so thoughtful and always takes his time and makes sure all your questions are answered.He is the best doctor wvee!
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February 08, 2025
Dr. Mercer and his whole staff are amazing
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February 01, 2025
Dr. Mercer is outstanding
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February 01, 2025
Dr. Mercer as always was amazing with my girls. He always puts them at ease and explains things so they can understand. He continues to show why I choose him and will continue to choose him as my girls' doctor. He truly cares about his patients and their well being.
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January 27, 2025
Everyone was really attentive and nice and the procedure was done very fast.
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January 26, 2025
Dr Brad has been a constant, comfortable and knowledgeable presence in my Childrens healthcare.
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January 23, 2025
Dr Mercer is amazing. We're so happy we were referred to him by our OB. He really takes the time to listen and explain everything, he never rushes us and always gives our son a thorough exam.
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January 15, 2025
Very welcoming and eased our worries about the procedure
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January 13, 2025
Dr. Mercer is always so kind. We appreciate that he never rushes us and always puts us at ease. The whole staff is wonderful as well.
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December 29, 2024
Happy and Thankful for the service received.
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December 29, 2024
Had a wonderful visit and an expected outcome with Doctor Bradley Stephen Mercer and his staff. They did an excellent job. The diagnosis was well done, explanation clearly provided in details and an option to do the procedure now rather than later was obvious for us and easy to make a decision to proceed.Thank you, Doctor Bradley!
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December 21, 2024
Dr Mercer is exceptional!!!
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December 15, 2024
Both lady's and dr. Made me comfortable
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November 30, 2024
Dr. Mercer is always excellent and I would highly recommend him. He is always patient and listens well, and addresses concerns clearly and calmly. He takes his time so I don't feel rushed and I feel like my concerns and children genuinely matter. I truly appreciate his professionalism and bedside manner. He is truly wonderful.
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November 27, 2024
Dr. Mercer is very kind and patient. He clarifies our concerns and doubts so clearly.
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November 27, 2024
We love Dr Mercer, and he always has so much patients and we never feel rushed
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November 20, 2024
The doctor who performed the [...] was very nice and kind and very sweet
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November 20, 2024
I always leave the office feeling like I've been heard and have a better understanding of how to deal with any issues that were addressed. There was clear directions given and a path to follow if this doesn't work.
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November 20, 2024
The nurse, I forgot her name, was engaging with my son and Dr Mercer is always wonderful.
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November 13, 2024
Dr. Mercer is so patient and kind.
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October 20, 2024
Dr Mercer - he always goes above and beyond to listen to not only myself as a parent but also my child. Very helpful and easy to understand.
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October 17, 2024
Dr. Mercer was amazing, I was very nervous about the procedure and he was very reassuring and calming.
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October 01, 2024
Both doctor and student were very personable.
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September 29, 2024
I was a little late for my appointment but they still got us in and seen in a timely manner. I would highly recommend to family and friends.
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September 24, 2024
All of the nurses and Dr. Mercer are always wonderful. Going to the doctor with a child who has special needs can be very difficult. Dr. Mercer and his Staff always make things as easy as possible while giving the best care!
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August 27, 2024
All great!
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August 27, 2024
All great!
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August 13, 2024
I love all the providers and office staff at this office! Wonderful people!
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August 13, 2024
This office providers and staff are wonderful!
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July 31, 2024
Overall good experience. Kind and caring staff
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July 31, 2024
Excellent experience with both Dr. Mercer and nurse [...].
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July 30, 2024
He's always so attentive and kind
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July 28, 2024
Dr Mercer and all the staff are great.
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July 24, 2024
Dr.Mercer was so attentive and caring towards our son. He and his staff took such great care of him during and after his appointment via MyChart messages.
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July 21, 2024
Dr. Mercer, for sure, but the whole staff is amazing
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July 18, 2024
Great service as usual
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July 15, 2024
Dr. Brad Mercer is wonderful! My children are comfortable speaking with him and trust him.
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July 15, 2024
We have never had a bad experience with the Forest Park office. The staff Is caring and responsive.
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July 15, 2024
Dr. Mercer is excellent! Great listener! Always makes you feel important and answers all questions!
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July 15, 2024
Dr. Brad Mercer is wonderful! My children can speak with him and we all trust him.
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July 13, 2024
Dr. Mercer is the best. He takes his time. Never makes you feel rushed.
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July 13, 2024
Overall experience was great.
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June 26, 2024
The time Dr. Mercer takes to visit with, learn about, and listen to patients and families are what make him and the practice one may recommend. He and his staff continue to amaze and provide wonderful service.
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June 23, 2024
Every experience has been great.
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June 10, 2024
Great experience, very thorough and informative, extremely professional yet very warm and personable. Great interaction with my teenager son!
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June 09, 2024
Everything went well
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June 09, 2024
Dr.Mercer is always great he always listens and we definitely always have trust in him.
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June 05, 2024
Dr Mercer was great, as always!
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May 30, 2024
Dr. Mercer was great! His calm demeanor helped our child stay calm throughout the exam and she was able to do it all without mom or dad helping!
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May 28, 2024
Dr. Mercer was great! He was calm and provided all the necessary information and reassurance we needed about care of our child!
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May 14, 2024
We love dr. Mercer
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April 17, 2024
We always have a great experience. It is an extremely well run office.
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April 17, 2024
Dr. Mercer and Rachel are the best. The front desk staff is always so polite and efficient.
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April 14, 2024
This is my first son. Dr. Mercer assured me that it was going to go good he was very confident in his work and made my anxiety go away; I trusted sending my baby boy back with him.
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March 27, 2024
Dr Mercer really listened to every concern we had, addressed every possible outcome, and answered every question in detail. He was very thorough in his explanations and made sure we felt good about the diagnosis and treatment plan.
Education
- Medical School:
- University of Texas Medical School at Houston
- Board Certifications:
- American Board of Pediatrics
Affiliations
- American Medical Association, American Academy of Pediatrics,Texas Medical Association,Tarrant County Medical Society,Cook Children's Physician Network
Recognitions
- Texas Monthly Super Doctor
- Mom-Approved Doc 2019
- Best Doctors in America List Living Magazine 2015-2016
- Super Doctors Texas 2016
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