Dr. Kristin Leigh Mekeel, DO

Dr. Kristin Mekeel is a transplant surgeon with 27 years of experience specializing in complex organ transplantation procedures. She earned her medical degree from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine & Public Health and focuses her practice on multi-organ transplants and liver transplants. Dr. Mekeel provides care for patients with serious conditions including kidney transplant rejection, immune system disorders, and liver scarring. She speaks both Spanish and English to serve diverse patient communities.

Dr. Mekeel practices at multiple locations throughout San Diego and La Jolla, including UC San Diego Medical Centers and Rady Children's Hospital San Diego. She also maintains affiliations with UCHealth facilities in Colorado, including the University of Colorado Hospital. Her expertise includes performing liver transplants and multi-organ transplant procedures, along with specialized chest imaging techniques. Patients consistently rate her care highly, with an average …rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.