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Adrian Vella, MD, Endocrinology, Rochester, MN

AdrianVellaMD

Endocrinology Rochester, MN

Diabetes, Lipid Metabolism

Professor, Internal Medicine, Mayo Medical School

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Education & Training

  • Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)
    Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)Fellowship, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, 1998 - 2001
  • Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)
    Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)Residency, Internal Medicine, 1995 - 1998
  • University of Malta School of Medicine
    University of Malta School of MedicineClass of 1993
  • University of Malta
    University of MaltaBasic Medical Science Training, With Distinction, 1988 - 1990
  • GF Abela Lyceum
    GF Abela LyceumA-Level Studies, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Philosophy & Computer Science, 1986 - 1988

Certifications & Licensure

  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 1997 - 2024
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, 2007
  • Inaugural Awardee of the Bruce Zimmerman Memorial Scholarship 2004
  • Mayo Foundation Scholar College of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, 2002
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Hypoglycemia After Gastric Bypass Surgery: Current Concepts and Controversies  
    Tracey McLaughlin, Adrian Vella, The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism
  • The Oral Minimal Model Method  
    Cobelli C, Dalla Man C, Toffolo G, Basu R, Vella A, Rizza R, Diabetes, 4/1/2014
  • Beta-Cell Function After Weight-Loss Induced by Bariatric Surgery  
    Vella A., Physiology (Bethesda), 3/1/2014
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Minimal Model indices and genetic biomarkers in the pathogenesis of diabetes.
    Sambo F, Di Camillo B, Toffolo G, Dalla Man C, Cobelli C, Vella A, Diabetes and Prediabetes, Madrid, 4/1/2011
  • Diabetes-associated genetic variation and GLP-1 secretion and action GLP-1 in non-diabetic subjects.
    Smushkin G, Dalla Man C, Micheletto F, Sathananthan A, Camilleri M, Cobelli C, Rizza RA, Vella A, Diabetes and Prediabetes, Madrid, 4/1/2011
  • Estimation of GLP-1 induced potentiation of insulin secretion from an oral model.
    Micheletto F, Dalla Man C, Vella A, Cobelli C, Diabetes, 1/1/2011
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Lectures

  • Clinical Aspects of Glycemic Control: From Hypoglycemia to Novel Therapeutic Pathways 
    ENDO 2019 - New Orleans, LA - 3/25/2019
  • Effects of Metformin on Bile Acid Metabolism in Type 2 Diabetes 
    Rochester, MN - 6/15/2014

Press Mentions

  • Mayo Clinic Study Indicates Rural US Counties Have Higher Diabetes-Related Deaths
    Mayo Clinic Study Indicates Rural US Counties Have Higher Diabetes-Related DeathsSeptember 29th, 2022
  • The #1 Cause of Diabetes, According to Physicians
    The #1 Cause of Diabetes, According to PhysiciansJuly 6th, 2022
  • Children Are up to 2.5 Times More Likely to Develop Diabetes After COVID-19 Infection, Study Finds
    Children Are up to 2.5 Times More Likely to Develop Diabetes After COVID-19 Infection, Study FindsJanuary 11th, 2022
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