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Dr. Kristin L Mekeel MD, Surgical Oncologist
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Dr. Kristin L Mekeel MD

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5/5(3)
4510 Executive Drive San Diego CA, 92121
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About

Dr. Kristin Mekeel is a general surgeon practicing in San Diego, CA. Dr. Mekeel specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Mekeel provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.

Education and Training

University of Wisconsin-Madison, School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI Medical Degree

University of Florida, Gainesville, FL Other Degree

Transplant Surgeon Medical Degree

Surgical Director, Kidney and Pancreas Transplantation Medical Degree

Professor of Surgery Medical Degree

University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO Other Degree

Board Certification

SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish

Expert Publications

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Dr. Kristin L Mekeel MD's Practice location

Kristin Mekeel

200 W Arbor Dr Dept 8401 Suite 2-280 -
San Diego, CA 92103
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New patients: 691-543-5870, 858-657-7000

UC San Diego Health - La Jolla Executive Drive - Transplantation

4510 Executive Drive -
San Diego, CA 92121
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New patients: 858-657-7729, 858-657-7000

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Dr. Kristin L Mekeel MD has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 3 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Surgeon in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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