Dr. Kristin Leigh Mekeel, DO

Dr. Kristin Mekeel is a transplant surgeon who specializes in complex organ transplantation procedures. With 27 years of experience in surgery, she earned her medical degree from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine & Public Health. Dr. Mekeel has dedicated her career to helping patients with end-stage organ failure through life-saving transplant procedures. She is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Mekeel practices at multiple prestigious medical centers throughout San Diego and La Jolla, California, including UC San Diego Medical Centers and Rady Children's Hospital San Diego. She treats patients with serious liver conditions such as cirrhosis and severe hepatitis, as well as those experiencing kidney transplant rejection. Her surgical expertise includes performing liver transplants, kidney transplants, and complex multi-organ transplant procedures. Patients consistently rate Dr. Mekeel highly for her care, giving her an average rating of 5.0.