Krystal Melgarejo, D.O.

Class of 2025

Hometown:

Bellflower, California

Undergraduate:

California State University Long Beach

Medical School:

Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine

Why UCI?

The strong commitment to serving the underserved as well as the welcoming and supportive atmosphere that UCI Family Medicine fosters resonated with me during my interview and I am so happy to be joining this amazing family of inspirational individuals.

Medical Interests:

Full spectrum family medicine, women's health, urban underserved medicine, LatinX medicine, mentorship for minority students

Hobbies:

Latin dancing, rock climbing, exploring new food

Fun Facts:

I memorized the preamble to the constitution in 6th grade for extra credit and can still recite it on demand. I love hot dogs and when I travel, I like to try each city's version of their hot dog.

Future Plans:

Primary care for urban underserved communities