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1974 - B.S. in Biology, King's College
Wilkes-Barre, PA.
1975 - M.S. in Biology
Bloomsburg State University
Bloomsburg, PA
1977 - B.S. in Human Anatomy
National College of Chiropractic
Lombard, IL
1979 Doctor of Chiropractic Degree
National University of Health Sciences/NCC'79
Lombard, IL 60148-4583
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Master's Degree research was conducted at Geisinger
Medical Center, Danville, PA
Dept. of Cytogenetics
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Acupuncture & Pain Control Management (1979 - NCC)
Industrial Consulting and Ergonomic Evaluation
(1989-Northwesten
College of Chiropractic)
Chiropractic Orthopedics (1990-1993)
Los Angeles College of Chiropractic
Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician
(1996 - National College of Chiropractic)
Chiropractic Golf Injury Specialist
(2000 - University of Bridgeport)
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American College of Chiropractic Orthopedics (ACCO)
American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians (ACBSP) 1996-2020
American Chiropractic Assn. (ACA)
ACA Council on Sports and Physical Fitness
PA. Chiropractic Association
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District 8, PA Chiropractic Society, President
1986 & 1987
District 8, PA. Chiropractic Society, Chairman of the Board
1988
Extern Clinician (Adjunct Faculty) New York College of Chiropractic
1996-1997
Extern Clinician (Adjunct Faculty) Cleveland College of Chiropractic
1999-2000
Red Cross Instructor, Professional CPR, Community
CPR, AED, and First Aid
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Awards |
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Sunday dispatch best chiropractor 2010, 2016, 2019, 2020
Joseph Saporito lifetime service award 2019 |
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2006 – Pittston Area High School Pittston, PA
2010 – Susquehanna University Selinsgrove, PA
B.S. in Biology with secondary studies in Spanish and
Chemistry
2013 – New York Chiropractic College Seneca Falls, NY
Doctor of Chiropractic
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- Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society, Susquehanna University
- Earned Honors for Research in Biology, Susquehanna University
- Consecutively named to Susquehanna University Dean ’s List
- Named to NCAA Fast Pitch Association All-Academic Team 2010, Susquehanna University
- 2012 Recipient of New York Chiropractic College Educational Opportunity Scholarship
- Consecutively named to New York Chiropractic College Dean’s List
- Phi Chi Omega Chiropractic Honor Society, New York Chiropractic College
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Pennsylvania Chiropractic Association (PCA)
American Chiropractic Association (ACA) |
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American Chiropractic Association
Pennsylvania Chiropractic Association |
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Sports & Athlete Care
Kinesio Taping Therapy
Weight Loss Management
Adjunct Professor, Lackawanna College |
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International Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician
International Federation of Sports Chiropractic (2018)
Certified DOT Medical Examiner (2015)
Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administrator
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Awards |
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2018 STEM Young Professional of the year (Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Commerce)
Best of the Best Chiropractor Award Lackawanna County 2020 |
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Dr Rhyan Mercado |
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Dr. Rhyan Mercado opened his practice at the Pittston Chiropractic Clinic, May 1, 2021. He attended Buckness University graduation with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology and a minor in Fine Art. He graduated Palmer College of Chiropractic and was awarded a Doctor of Chiropractic Degree. Dr. Mercado has practiced in Pennsylvania for 14 years and is trained in several adjusting techniques including Gonstead, Diversified and Palmer package.
Dr. Mercado was born in the Philippines and grew up in Carlisle, PA. He has participated in outreach programs in the Dominican Republic, and Bolivia during his tenure as a chiropractic student.
Dr. Mercado is a partipicating provider with Blue Cross/Blue Shield Highmark, American Specialty Health, Geisinger, Medicare and many other insurance carriers. He is a registered DOT medical examier and may perform physical examinations for all motor vehicle driver's licenses. |
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