KristinLMekeelMD

Summary

• Kristin Mekeel, MD, is a general surgeon specializing in transplantation and serves as the Chief of Transplant and HBP Surgery at UC San Diego Jacobs Medical Center since 2010. Her expertise includes kidney and liver transplantation, organ procurement, and pediatric kidney transplantation. Dr. Mekeel completed her residency in surgery at the University of Colorado and graduated from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine & Public Health in 1999. She has published research on various topics, including operating room turnover, COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in transplant patients, and team communication in surgical settings. Her work in clinical trials includes studying the prevention of Hepatitis C transmission from viremic organ donors. Dr. Mekeel is recognized as a Fellow by the American College of Surgeons and holds a Master's Degree in Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety.