About
Dr. Kossi Tete is a board-certified internal medicine physician and the founder of Kozy Health MD in Morehead City, NC. He earned dual undergraduate degrees in Chemistry and Biochemistry from the University of South Florida in Tampa. He then completed his medical degree at the Medical University of Lublin in Poland. His Internal Medicine residency training took place in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Dr. Tete integrates modern internal medicine with hormone optimization, metabolic medicine, and wellness. He treats a broad range of conditions, including hypertension, diabetes, thyroid disorders, PCOS, hormonal imbalance, and adult ADHD. He leads the practice's physician-guided weight loss program, which includes GLP-1 medications, peptide therapy, and body composition analysis. He personally oversees every KozyDrip IV hydration formula. His care philosophy centers on treating each patient as a whole person rather than a set of lab values. Outside the clinic, he enjoys traveling, learning new languages, playing beach soccer, and spending time with his two sons.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of South Florida, Chemistry and Biochemistry
Medical School
Medical University of Lublin, Poland
Residency
Internal Medicine, Little Rock, Arkansas
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Tete right for?
Dr. Tete is a strong fit for adults who want a primary care physician who addresses root causes. Patients managing chronic conditions like hypertension, diabetes, thyroid disorders, or metabolic syndrome benefit from his internal medicine background. He also works well with adults navigating hormonal changes, including perimenopause, menopause, and low testosterone. Patients interested in physician-guided weight loss using GLP-1 medications or peptide therapy will find his program thorough and evidence-based. Anyone seeking unhurried appointments and direct access to their physician will feel at home in his practice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Tete treats a wide range of adult conditions, including hypertension, diabetes, pre-diabetes, metabolic syndrome, thyroid disorders, high cholesterol, and obesity. He also manages hormonal imbalances, PCOS, low testosterone, perimenopause, menopause, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, sleep apnea, depression, anxiety, adult ADHD, and erectile dysfunction.
Yes, Dr. Tete holds board certification in Internal Medicine. He completed his residency training in Little Rock, Arkansas, and earned his medical degree from the Medical University of Lublin in Poland.
Dr. Tete treats weight as a complex medical condition with biological and metabolic drivers. He uses GLP-1 medications such as semaglutide and tirzepatide, peptide therapy, body composition analysis, and advanced lab work to build individualized plans. His approach focuses on understanding what the body needs, not on generic diet programs.
Dr. Tete uses bio-identical hormone replacement therapy tailored to each patient's lab results and symptoms. He uses the EvexiPEL pellet therapy method, which emphasizes precision dosing, safety, and consistent delivery. He also offers creams, injections, and supportive therapies depending on the patient's needs.
Yes, Dr. Tete personally supervises all peptide therapy at Kozy Health MD. S. compounding pharmacies. He reviews each patient's health history and goals before recommending a peptide protocol.
Dr. Tete created and oversees every KozyDrip IV hydration formula as a board-certified internal medicine physician. The line includes targeted drips for athletic performance, energy, beauty, cold and flu relief, migraines, menstrual relief, hangover recovery, and general hydration.
Dr. Tete focuses on treating the whole person rather than isolated symptoms or lab values. He emphasizes safety, patient education, and long-term health outcomes. His goal is to help each patient understand what is driving their symptoms and build a sustainable path toward better health.
Dr. Tete earned his undergraduate degrees in Chemistry and Biochemistry from the University of South Florida. He received his medical degree from the Medical University of Lublin in Poland and completed his Internal Medicine residency in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026