Nicolas L. Kissell, MD

When it comes to patient care, Dr. Nicolas Kissell takes a partnership approach. He takes time to walk patients through the details of their condition and treatment options so that the best and safest medical decision can be made for each person. Having several family members with diabetes, Dr. Kissell was drawn to endocrinology and diabetes care and is dedicated to his role as Medical Director for the SVMC Diabetes and Endocrinology Center. He is fluent in Spanish as well as English. He earned his medical degree from Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara. He completed his residency at the University of Connecticut Health Center and furthered his medical training with a fellowship in diabetes and endocrinology at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, OR. He is board certified in Endocrinology and Internal Medicine

Born and raised on the Monterey Peninsula, he lives in Marina with his wife and two daughters. In his leisure time, Dr. Kissell enjoys coaching his daughters’ soccer teams and exercising.