Dr. Jerry ClineMD, MPH
Family Medicine
at Grassroots Healthcare Foundation / Grassroots DPC — Fairfield, CA
About
Jerry Michael Cline, MD, MPH, leads Grassroots Healthcare Foundation in Fairfield, California, bringing family medicine and obstetrics expertise to patients of all ages. S. Air Force Academy in 1994 and served 29 years in the US Air Force, retiring after 21 years as a practicing physician. His medical training took place at Tulane University School of Medicine, where he earned his MD in 1998. That same year, he also earned two graduate degrees from the Tulane School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine: a Master's in Public Health in Health Communications and Education, and a Master's in Tropical Medicine.
Dr. Cline applies a bio-psycho-social-spiritual model to every patient encounter, treating the whole person across mind, body, and spirit. He is passionate about functional medicine, women's health, obstetrics, and men's health, and he holds deep clinical interest in sports medicine and travel medicine. His scope spans newborn through geriatric care, including prenatal and postnatal care, home birth attendance, and lactation support. Patients consistently note his investigative approach, thorough follow-up, and genuine ability to connect. Outside the clinic, he leads mobile medical outreach and refugee care through the foundation's community programs.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
U.S. Air Force Academy (commissioned 1994)
Medical School
Tulane University School of Medicine, MD (1998)
Additional Training
Master's in Public Health (Health Communications and Education), Tulane School of Public Health & Tropical Medicine, 1998; Master's in Tropical Medicine, Tulane School of Public Health & Tropical Medicine, 1998
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Cline right for?
Dr. Cline serves patients across every stage of life, from newborns to older adults. He is a strong fit for individuals and families who want a physician who integrates physical, mental, and spiritual dimensions of health. Patients managing chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, or autoimmune disease benefit from his functional medicine approach. Women seeking obstetric care, prenatal support, or lactation guidance will find a knowledgeable and attentive provider. He also works well with men seeking hormone therapy, weight management, or sexual health care.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Cline treats a wide range of acute and chronic conditions. These include hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, thyroid disease, PCOS, endometriosis, menopause, ADHD, depression, anxiety, autoimmune conditions such as Hashimoto's disease and rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, and skin conditions including acne and skin cancer. He also manages neurological and gastrointestinal conditions like migraine, Parkinson's disease, irritable bowel disease, Crohn's disease, and reflux disease.
Yes. Dr. Cline provides full obstetric care, including prenatal and postnatal visits, home birth attendance, and lactation support. He applies a bio-psycho-social-spiritual model throughout pregnancy and postpartum care.
Dr. Cline earned his MD from Tulane University School of Medicine in 1998. He also holds two master's degrees from the Tulane School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine: one in Public Health with a focus on Health Communications and Education, and one in Tropical Medicine. He served 29 years in the US Air Force, including 21 years as a physician, before founding Grassroots Healthcare Foundation in 2018.
Yes. Dr. Cline integrates functional medicine into his practice. He uses comprehensive blood panels, hormonal testing, gut microbiome analysis, food sensitivity testing, heavy metal screenings, nutritional deficiency panels, and inflammatory markers to uncover root causes of chronic illness.
Yes. Dr. Cline sees patients of all ages, including newborns, infants, and children. He performs well-child exams, school sports physicals, and pediatric primary care visits.
Dr. Cline provides comprehensive men's health services including hormone therapy, weight management, sexual health, vasectomy, and circumcision for infants, children, and adults. He integrates functional medicine and primary care to address men's health from multiple angles.
Yes. Dr. Cline performs mental health assessments and offers family, marriage, and individual consultations. He uses a trauma-informed care model that emphasizes healing within the context of community and whole-person wellbeing.
Yes. Dr. Cline provides travel medicine services including assessments and preparation for international travel. He holds a Master's in Tropical Medicine from Tulane, which informs his work with travel-related health concerns.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026