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Nicole Lopez, MD, Colon & Rectal Surgery, La Jolla, CA, UC San Diego Medical Center - Hillcrest

NicoleLopezMD

Colon & Rectal Surgery La Jolla, CA

Clinical Informatics

Associate Professor of Surgery

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Education & Training

  • University of California San Diego
    University of California San DiegoMAS, Clinical Research, 2018 - 2020
  • Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
    Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterFellowship, Colon and Rectal Surgery, 2016 - 2017
  • University of North Carolina Hospitals
    University of North Carolina Hospitals2014 - 2016
  • University of California (San Diego) Medical Center
    University of California (San Diego) Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 2007 - 2014
  • University of Minnesota Medical School
    University of Minnesota Medical SchoolClass of 2007
  • University of Arizona
    University of ArizonaBS, Biochemistry, Magna Cum Laude, 1999 - 2003

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2009 - 2025
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2014 - 2017
  • American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery Colon & Rectal Surgery
  • American Board of Preventive Medicine Clinical Informatics
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery
  • American Board of Surgery Complex General Surgical Oncology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Exceptional Women In Medicine Castle Connolly Top Doctors, 2020-2023
  • Top Doctors San Diego Magazine, 2019-2021, 2023

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Altered Exocrine Function Can Drive Adipose Wasting in Early Pancreatic Cancer  
    Jared R Mayers, Naoki Takahashi, Nicole Lopez, Brian M Wolpin, Nature

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations