DepartmentsCardiovascular MedicineVascular centersSpecialty GroupsGonda Vascular Center in MinnesotaLocationRochester, MinnesotaLanguagesEnglishExisting patientsSend a secure message via patient portal Biographical summaryDr. 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. InterestsManagement 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. Mayo Clinic locations Rochester, Minnesota Driving directions More info Billing & insurance Accessibility services Education1997ResidentVascular Surgery, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine1996ResidentSurgery, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine1991MDUniversity of Minnesota School of Medicine1987BA - BiologySt. Olaf CollegeShow more education Activities and honorsCertifications1999Vascular SurgeryAmerican Board of Surgery1997General SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryAwards and honors2011Park Nicollet Institute Educator of the Year, 2011Park Nicollet Institute2011Park Nicollet Institute Researcher of the Year, 2011Park Nicollet InstituteProfessional memberships2022 - presentBoard MemberAmerican Veins and Lymphatic Society2022 - presentClinical AdvisorEva MedTech Neuroglide2022 - presentBoard of DirectorsSave A Life, Save A Limb2022 - presentMemberSpace Surgical Association2022 - presentMemberAerospace Medical Association2021 - 2022Board of DirectorsAmerican Professional Wound Care Association2021 - presentMemberWound Healing Society2016 - presentMemberChristian Medical and Dental Association2008 - 2012Board DirectorMayo Clinic Alumni Association2002 - presentMemberSociety for Vascular Surgery2001 - presentFellowAmerican College of Surgeons1996 - presentAlumni MemberMayo Clinic Surgical Society (Priestly Society)1996 - presentMemberMayo Clinic Alumni Association1996 - presentMemberMayo Clinic Alumni Association1996 - presentAlumniPriestly SocietyShow more professional membershipsPublicationsSee my publications Biographical summaryInterestsMayo Clinic locationsEducationActivities and honors Request an appointment PST-20549566 Doctors & Medical Staff Melin, Matthew M. M.D.