Dr. Kristin Mekeel, MD
Dr. Kristin Mekeel, MD is a general surgeon in La Jolla, CA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Florida in 2006. She is affiliated with UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center. She is accepting new patients.
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9300 Campus Point Dr La Jolla, CA 92037Make an Appointment
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Kristin L. Mekeel is a board-certified transplant surgeon who specializes in liver, kidney, and pancreas transplantation surgery in adults and children. She performs operations in patients with conditions such as chronic kidney disease, chronic...read moreGeneral Surgery
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University Of Florida
Medical School, 2006
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hospital awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ (2025, 2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery
View all awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery
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89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% higher than the national average
80%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
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