Melena Bellin, MD

Dr. Bellin completed her pediatric residency and pediatric endocrine fellowship training at the University of Minnesota, and joined the faculty in 2009, with a joint appointment in Pediatrics and Surgery. Dr. Bellin’s research focus is islet transplantation (transplantation of the insulin producing cells of the pancreas) for patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus and for patients who have their pancreas removed to treat severe chronic pancreatitis. She provides care for children with diabetes or general endocrine disorders at M Health Maple Grove Clinic and for islet transplant recipients at the University site.

• Albert D. and Eva J. Corniea Chair (2021)
• Academy for Excellence in Team Science Inductee, University of Minnesota (2020)
• Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers, Department of Health and Human Services, United States Government (2019)
• Innovator in Translational Research Award, Department of Pediatrics, University of Minnesota (2019)
• Minnesota Monthly “Top Doctors” (2014, 2016-2018, 2021)
• Minneapolis - St. Paul “Top Doctors, Rising Star Edition” (2015-2016)
• Best Doctors in America® (2013)

Total Pancreatectomy Islet Auto Transplant, Chronic Pancreatitis