Overview
Kristin Mekeel is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in La Jolla, California.
Dr. Mekeel is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses MAGIC Syndrome, Liver Failure, Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, Kidney Transplant, and Liver Transplant.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 50 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
9300 Campus Point Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037
200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
1 Clinical Trials
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Kristin L. Mekeel
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Kristin L. Mekeel?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Kristin L. Mekeel by calling their office at 858-657-6487. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Kristin L. Mekeel a top-rated expert for Kidney Transplant?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kristin L. Mekeel is classified as an Advanced expert for Kidney Transplant, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Kristin L. Mekeel specialize in?
While Dr. Kristin L. Mekeel is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Kidney Transplant, MAGIC Syndrome, and Liver Transplant. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Kristin L. Mekeel participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Kristin L. Mekeel has published 50 articles and abstracts on conditions like Kidney Transplant. You can view a list of Dr. Kristin L. Mekeel's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Kristin L. Mekeel accept my insurance?
Dr. Kristin L. Mekeel accepts most major insurance plans, including Humana and Wellcare. We recommend calling the office directly at 858-657-6487 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Kidney TransplantDr. Mekeel isAdvanced. Learn about Kidney Transplant.
- Liver TransplantDr. Mekeel isAdvanced. Learn about Liver Transplant.
- MAGIC SyndromeDr. Mekeel isAdvanced. Learn about MAGIC Syndrome.
- Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant
- Experienced
- Chronic Antibody-Mediated RejectionDr. Mekeel isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Mekeel isExperienced. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- Heart TransplantDr. Mekeel isExperienced. Learn about Heart Transplant.
- HepatectomyDr. Mekeel isExperienced. Learn about Hepatectomy.
- Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary SurgeryDr. Mekeel isExperienced. Learn about Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery.
- Liver CancerDr. Mekeel isExperienced. Learn about Liver Cancer.
- Liver FailureDr. Mekeel isExperienced. Learn about Liver Failure.
- NephrectomyDr. Mekeel isExperienced. Learn about Nephrectomy.
- Umbilical HerniaDr. Mekeel isExperienced. Learn about Umbilical Hernia.