About the Gianna Center of Philadelphia
The Gianna Center of Philadelphia is dedicated to providing general gynecologic care, natural family planning education and infertility services - all while honoring the sanctity of each human life, the dignity of women and the integrity of marriage. All medical treatments are aimed at restoring the reproductive system and work cooperatively with a woman's body.
VISION
The ultimate goal and purpose of the Gianna Center of Philadelphia is to lay the foundation necessary for the culture of life to flourish in the lives of individuals and families.
MISSION
The mission of the Gianna Center of Philadelphia is to provide pro-life reproductive healthcare for women and families which follow the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services as outlined by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
SERVICES
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Medical NaProTECHNOLOGY ®
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Education in the Creighton Model FertilityCare System™
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Referrals to surgeons who practice NaPro surgery when necessary.
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Treatment of a variety of conditions including cycle irregularity, pelvic pain, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), post-partum depression, polycystic ovarian disease (PCOS), endometriosis, multiple miscarriage and premature birth.
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Medical resource for organizations providing services to abortion vulnerable women.
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Referrals to social services for families in need.
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All services provided regardless of individual’s ability to pay.
Our team
Delia Larrauri
MD. FACOG
Dr Larrauri graduated medical School in her home country, Venezuela, at Universidad Centroccidental Lisandro Alvarado. While at medical school she married Jorge, who is also a doctor, now a Trauma and critical care surgeon.
In 2006 she moved to Philadelphia, where she completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Albert Einstein Medical Center. She completed the Creighton Model and NaProTECHNOLOGY® Medical Consultant training through the Pope Paul VI Institute for the Study of Human Reproduction in 2017. Dr Larrauri is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Delia and Dr. Jorge have two children.
Barbara Rose
AGPCNP, CFCP
Barbara is a certified Fertility Care Practitioner and nurse practitioner. She earned her baccalaureate degree in nursing at Syracuse University and her Masters degree in community health nursing at the University of Pennsylvania. She obtained her certificate to become an Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse practitioner through Neumann University in Aston, PA. Barbara has written numerous articles in nursing and health care journals and has held faculty positions at Thomas Jefferson University and Neumann University schools of nursing. She and her husband taught the sympto-thermal method for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia before she became a Fertility Care Practitioner in 2004.
She was named the Fertility Care Practitioner of the year in 2011 by the American Academy of Fertility Care Professionals. She completed the medical consulting course at the Pope Paul VI Institute in 2016.
Board of Directors
Dr. Max E. Mercado, M.D
Dr. Max E. Mercado is a physician specializing in internal medicine who founded Mercado Medical Practice, LLC in Philadelphia, PA in 2003. He continues to serve as its Chief Medical Officer and has grown his practice with two more physicians. He also has hospital privileges at Jeanes Hospital and Nazareth Hospital. As one of the first physicians in private practice in the Philadelphia area to incorporate an electronic medical record system in 2005, Dr. Mercado remains interested in staying ahead with the latest digital and electronic advancements that are available. Dr. Mercado was born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico. With his mother’s continuous support and encouragement, he pursued a career in medicine. He completed his Bachelor of Science at the University of Puerto Rico. After completing his undergraduate studies, he attended Central del Caribe University School of Medicine in Puerto Rico and graduated with his M.D. Subsequently, he did his internal medicine residency at MCP Hahnemann University in Philadelphia.
Following his residency, he felt the Spanish speaking population in the Philadelphia area needed a bilingual clinic to go to, so he started up his own practice in North Philadelphia at the formerly known Park View Hospital. A few years later, he moved his expanding practice to the Jeanes Hospital Physician Office Building and created a welcoming and culturally sensitive medical home for all of his patients. His practice mission statement clearly puts patients care first.
Dr. Mercado has won accolades and awards over the years including the Patients’ Choice Award in 2011 for the Pennsylvania region and was named a Top 10 Doctor in 2012 for the “Internist in Fox Chase/Burholme” category. Dr. Mercado has had many different professional affiliations in his career. Since 2011, he has served on the House of Delegates of the Pennsylvania Medical Society.
He served as the Director of the Community Outreach Program through the Temple University Health System in 2007-2012. In addition, Dr. Mercado is an active board member of the Philadelphia County Medical Association, the president of the Philadelphia County Medical Society and is a Fellow of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia. He is a member of the Catholic Medical Association and the American College of Physicians. Dr. Mercado has remained active in the community as well. He volunteered giving community medical Spanish lectures at The Philadelphia Salvation Army Church and Philadelphia Corporation for Aging. He’s also appeared on Telemundo Spanish Network as part of the medical advisory program for the television show “En Portada.”
Dr. Mercado has been on the cutting edge in his treatment of patients with certain debilitating chronic diseases such as diabetes, osteoarthritis, hypertension and depression. For several years, he served as a Key Opinion Leader on the Novo Nordisk multi-cultural advisory board to help create the most effective treatments (pharmacological and non-pharmacological) for patients with diabetes. Most recently, his practice has joined a clinical trial treatment study through the AASEM.DTSC examining patients with lower extremity neuropathy.
Dr. Mercado owes a huge debt of gratitude to his mother, spouse, three daughters, and former instructors.
He will continue to abide by his motto: “Patient Care First.”
Patrick Stanton
Patrick is the oldest son of John Stanton, the founder of the Pro Life Union of Greater Philadelphia He and his wife have been active in the pro-life and other human rights movements for many years. With his wife Wendy, he has raised nine children and helped to develop Guiding Star - a home for pregnant women and families He is the owner of Sloane Moving Company in Elkins Park.
Peter Rawson
Mr. Rawson worked for 20 years in the International Trading business of Textile and Plastic Raw Materials. He is currently working as a partner with his brother in Rawson Partners, LLC, a property management company in Forth Washington, PA. Mr. Rawson is a volunteer for the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia and is very active volunteer at A Baby's Breath, a non-profit organization that provides support services for pregnant women. He has many years of experience in managing non-profits organizations and is passionate about building a culture of life in our community.