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Dr. Kristin Mekeel, MD

General Surgery* Age 53
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Dr. Kristin Mekeel, MD

General Surgery* Age 53
La Jolla, CA
Accepting new patients
18 years of experience
Dr. Kristin Mekeel, MD is a General Surgeon in La Jolla, CA.

About

Dr. Mekeel graduated from University of Florida. Dr. Kristin Mekeel, MD is a General Surgeon in La Jolla, CA and has 18 years experience. Dr. Mekeel currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center. Dr. Mekeel's office accepts new patients. Dr. Mekeel is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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  • Open Choice PPO
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Locations

  1. 1 University of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center
    9300 Campus Point Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 657-6487
  2. 2 UC San Diego
    200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (619) 543-5870
  3. 3 Office
    8001 Frost St, San Diego, CA 92123
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 966-8354
  4. 4 Office
    8001 Frost St, San Diego, CA 92123
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (818) 966-8354
  5. 5 Office
    200 W Arbor Dr Dept 8401, San Diego, CA 92103
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (691) 543-5870

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Specialties*
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Florida
    2006
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Board Certifications

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  • General Surgery
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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Kristin Mekeel, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Mekeel's profile.

Dr. Kristin Mekeel, MD is affiliated with UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Kristin Mekeel, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center

    200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA