About
Dr. Melita Tate is a board-certified internal medicine physician who leads Grassroots Healthcare in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She brings a dual focus on traditional and functional medicine to every patient encounter. Dr. Tate takes an integrative approach to care, working to identify underlying causes behind chronic and acute conditions rather than treating symptoms alone.
Her clinical expertise spans internal medicine, primary care, and functional medicine. She treats a broad range of conditions, including diabetes, hypothyroidism, anxiety, depression, hormone disorders, and weight management challenges. Dr. Tate also manages hormone therapy for patients navigating menopause or erectile dysfunction. Patients across a wide age range rely on her for annual physicals, preventive screenings, and ongoing chronic disease management. Her approach centers on active listening, collaborative planning, and keeping patients informed at every step.
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Who is Dr. Tate right for?
Dr. Tate is a strong fit for adults managing chronic conditions like diabetes, hypothyroidism, or hormone imbalances. Patients seeking a blend of traditional and functional medicine approaches will find her style well-matched to their goals. She works with patients navigating menopause, weight challenges, anxiety, or depression who want root-cause-focused care. Adults looking for a longtime primary care physician who prioritizes listening and collaborative planning will feel at home with Dr. Tate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Tate treats a broad range of conditions, including diabetes, hypothyroidism, anxiety, depression, and hormone disorders. She also manages weight concerns and provides hormone therapy for patients experiencing menopause or erectile dysfunction. Her scope covers both acute and chronic health issues for adult patients.
Yes, Dr. Tate holds board certification in internal medicine. She applies that foundation alongside functional medicine protocols to deliver thorough, integrative care at Grassroots Healthcare.
Dr. Tate takes an integrative, root-cause approach to chronic disease. She combines traditional internal medicine with functional medicine protocols to identify what drives a condition, not just how to manage its symptoms. She works collaboratively with patients to build individualized treatment plans.
Yes, Dr. Tate provides hormone therapy for patients managing menopause and erectile dysfunction. She also offers hormone replacement therapy as part of her broader wellness services. Her goal is to optimize hormone health through careful evaluation and individualized treatment.
Dr. Tate focuses on adult and internal medicine patients. Grassroots Healthcare as a practice serves both adults and children, with board-certified pediatric providers also on the team.
Dr. Tate uses functional medicine protocols alongside conventional internal medicine to investigate underlying causes of health issues. She looks at lifestyle, hormones, metabolic health, and other contributing factors when building a treatment plan. This integrative lens shapes her care for both chronic disease management and preventive wellness.
Yes, Dr. Tate offers medically supervised weight management as part of her clinical services. She approaches weight concerns through a functional and integrative lens, addressing metabolic and hormonal contributors alongside lifestyle factors.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026