Summary

Dr. Kristin Mekeel treats kidney transplant rejection, cirrhosis, and fulminant hepatitis, and performs multi-organ transplant, liver transplant, and kidney transplant procedures. She practices surgery and transplant surgery and has 27 years of experience. Dr. Mekeel is affiliated with Rady Children's Hospital San Diego, University of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center, UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital, East Campus Medical Center at UC San Diego Health, Mayo Clinic Hospital, and University of California San Diego Medical Center Hillcrest, among others. She earned her DO from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine & Public Health and sees patients in San Diego and La Jolla, California, and Aurora, Colorado. She speaks English and Spanish. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Mekeel 5 out of 5.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 27 years of experience
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • University Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine & Public Health
  • 1 written review
  • 3 specialties
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 7 hospital affiliations
  • 9 office locations
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Kristin Leigh Mekeel has 9 locations

Rady Childrens Hospital San Diego

3020 Childrens WaySan Diego, CA 92123

Uc San Diego Medical Center Surgery

4510 Executive DrSan Diego, CA 92121
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

UC San Diego Health - La Jolla

9300 Campus Point DrLa Jolla, CA 92037

Uchealth University Of Colorado Hospital

12605 E 16th Ave Fl 1Aurora, CO 80045

Uchealth Lung Transplant Department

1635 Aurora Ct Fl 7Aurora, CO 80045
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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27 Years of Experience 39 Years of Experience 55 Years of Experience 64 Years of Experience
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Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish
San Diego , CANewport Beach , CAEncinitas , CASan Diego , CA
Med School: University Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine & Public Health Med School: Case Western Reserve University School Of Medicine Med School: Tulane University School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Rochester School Of Medicine & Dentistry
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Medical Specialties

Dr. Kristin Leigh Mekeel has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Kristin Leigh Mekeel has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Kidney Transplant (Renal Transplant)
  • Liver Diseases
  • Liver Removal (Hepatectomy)
  • Liver Transplantation
  • Other
  • Pancreas Transplantation
  • Pancreatic Diseases
  • Transplant Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

27 Years Experience

Dr. Kristin Leigh Mekeel holds active and expired medical licenses in the states of Colorado and California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Colorado that expires in 2027 and an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine & Public Health in 1999.

NPI Number

Dr. Mekeel's NPI number is 1104861947.

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Where is Dr. Kristin Mekeel's office located?
Dr. Kristin Mekeel's office is located at 3020 Childrens Way, San Diego, CA, 92123.
Which hospitals is Dr. Kristin Mekeel affiliated with?
Dr. Kristin Mekeel is affiliated with Rady Childrens Hospital San Diego, University Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center, Uchealth University Of Colorado Hospital, East Campus Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health, Mayo Clinic Hospital, University Of California San Diego Medical Center Hillcrest, and Uchealth Broomfield Hospital.

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