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Matthew M. Melin, M.D.

  1. Wound Care Specialist
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Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

Existing patients

Dr. Matthew Melin has been involved in wound care for 25 years. Dr. Melin's interests involve chronic wound care clinical management, research and education for both patients and clinician teams. Dr. Melin participates in regional and national wound care education meetings. Dr. Melin also has an interest in aerospace medicine and application to wound care patients to improve management and outcomes.

  • Management of lymphedema associated with chronic wounds.
  • Endothelial cell function and the endothelial glycocalyx.
  • Lymphatic function.
  • Emerging technologies in wound care.
  • Genetic and single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) impact on wound healing.
  • Utilization of adjunctive micronutrients and micronized purified flavonoid fraction (MPFF) to improve healing.
  • Wound biofilm and wound pH management to accelerate wound healing.
  1. 1997
    ResidentVascular Surgery, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  2. 1996
    ResidentSurgery, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  3. 1991
    MDUniversity of Minnesota School of Medicine
  4. 1987
    BA - BiologySt. Olaf College

Certifications

  1. 1999
    Vascular SurgeryAmerican Board of Surgery
  2. 1997
    General SurgeryAmerican Board of Surgery

Awards and honors

  1. 2011
    Park Nicollet Institute Educator of the Year, 2011Park Nicollet Institute
  2. 2011
    Park Nicollet Institute Researcher of the Year, 2011Park Nicollet Institute

Professional memberships

  1. 2024 - 2026
    TreasurerSpace Surgical Association
  2. 2023 - present
    Committee MemberAmerican Veins and Lymphatic Society
  3. 2022 - 2024
    Board MemberAmerican Veins and Lymphatic Society
  4. 2022 - present
    Clinical AdvisorEva MedTech Neuroglide
  5. 2022 - present
    Board of DirectorsSave A Life, Save A Limb
  6. 2022 - present
    MemberSpace Surgical Association
  7. 2022 - present
    MemberAerospace Medical Association
  8. 2021 - 2022
    Board of DirectorsAmerican Professional Wound Care Association
  9. 2021 - 2022
    Board MemberAmerican Board of Wound Healing
  10. 2021 - present
    Vice ChairFoundation for the Advancement of Wound Care
  11. 2021 - present
    MemberWound Healing Society
  12. 2020 - present
    Board MemberCerovations Med Tech
  13. 2016 - present
    MemberChristian Medical and Dental Association
  14. 2012 - 2021
    Physician Advisory GroupPark Nicollet Clinic
  15. 2009 - 2021
    Physician Advisory GroupPark Nicollet Clinic
  16. 2008 - 2012
    Board DirectorMayo Clinic Alumni Association
  17. 2002 - present
    MemberSociety for Vascular Surgery
  18. 2001 - present
    FellowAmerican College of Surgeons
  19. 1996 - present
    Alumni MemberMayo Clinic Surgical Society (Priestly Society)
  20. 1996 - present
    MemberMayo Clinic Alumni Association

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