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3 Ratings with 1 written Review
Summary
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.
Read More Read less 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.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 27 years of experience
- speaks Spanish, English
- University Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine & Public Health
- 1 written review
- 3 specialties
- 8 areas of expertise
- 3 board certifications
- 7 hospital affiliations
- 9 office locations
- Female
Office Locations
Dr. Kristin Leigh Mekeel has 9 locationsUniversity Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center
9300 Campus Point DrLa Jolla, CA 92037 Tel: (858) 657-7000
Uc San Diego Medical Center Surgery
4510 Executive DrSan Diego, CA 92121 Tel: (858) 657-6487
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
University Of California San Diego Medical Center Hillcrest
200 W Arbor DrSan Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (858) 657-7000
Uc San Diego Health Multi-Organ Transplantation
4510 Executive DrSan Diego, CA 92121 Tel: (619) 543-6886
East Campus Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health
6655 Alvarado RdSan Diego, CA 92120 Tel: (858) 657-7000
Uchealth Lung Transplant Department
1635 Aurora Ct Fl 7Aurora, CO 80045 Tel: (720) 848-0005
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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| Accepts New Patients | |||
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| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks Spanish, English | |||
| San Diego , CA | San Diego , CA | La Jolla , CA | National City , CA |
| Med School: University Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine & Public Health | Med School: Uniformed Services Univ Of The Health Sciences F E Hebert Schl Of Medicine | Med School: Keck School Of Medicine Of The University Of Southern California | |
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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
Certifications, License, & Education
27 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Colorado, 2027, Active
Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Expired
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Medical School
University Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine & Public HealthGraduated in 1999
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