About
Dr. Tyler Metzger, DO is a board-certified family medicine physician serving patients of all ages in North Dallas. A Dallas native who grew up largely in Louisiana, he earned his undergraduate degree at Louisiana State University and his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from William Carey University. He then completed his internship and residency in family medicine at Baylor Scott & White.
Dr. Metzger believes good medicine starts with knowing patients well. He takes time to listen and builds care plans around each person and family. He holds a faculty role teaching medical students through the Texas A&M School of Medicine's branch at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas. His clinical interests span wellness including IV therapy and peptides, medical weight loss with GLP-1 programs, aesthetic treatments, advanced cancer and genetic screening, diagnostics, and sports medicine. He lives in North Dallas with his wife and son. Outside the office, he enjoys playing sports, attending concerts, and spending time with his family and two dogs.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Louisiana State University
Medical School
William Carey University, DO
Residency
Family Medicine, Baylor Scott & White
Additional Training
Teaching faculty, Texas A&M School of Medicine at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Metzger right for?
Dr. Metzger serves patients at every life stage, from children and teens to older adults managing chronic conditions. Adults dealing with hypertension, prediabetes, high cholesterol, or obesity benefit from his whole-health approach and ongoing monitoring. Active patients and athletes find his sports medicine expertise, including joint injections, dry needling, and return-to-play guidance, especially valuable. Patients interested in proactive health, from multi-cancer screening to GLP-1 weight loss programs, will find a physician who stays involved through every step.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Metzger treats a wide range of conditions common in primary care, including hypertension, prediabetes, high cholesterol, sleep apnea, and obesity. He also manages musculoskeletal issues such as arthritis, bursitis, joint pain, sprains, strains, and overuse injuries. He cares for patients at every stage of life, from pediatric to adult.
Yes. Dr. Metzger holds board certification in Family Medicine. He earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from William Carey University and completed his residency at Baylor Scott & White.
Dr. Metzger earned his undergraduate degree from Louisiana State University and his medical degree from William Carey University. He completed his internship and residency in family medicine at Baylor Scott & White in Dallas.
Yes. Dr. Metzger serves on teaching faculty through the Texas A&M School of Medicine's branch at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas. He works directly with medical students as part of that role.
Dr. Metzger builds his practice around knowing each patient well. He takes time to listen during visits, creates individualized care plans, and stays accessible between appointments by phone and email. He takes a whole-health view, addressing how weight, sleep, blood pressure, and other factors connect.
Yes. Dr. Metzger evaluates injuries, performs joint injections, and provides dry needling in the office. He also offers body composition scans and return-to-play guidance for teens and adults recovering from injury.
Dr. Metzger offers IV nutrient therapy through Liquivida, B12 injections, liposomal supplements, physician-sourced peptides from Link Biomeds, and dry needling. He recommends these based on each patient's health history and lab results.
Yes. Dr. Metzger supervises GLP-1 medication programs using medications such as semaglutide and tirzepatide. He manages dosing over time, monitors labs and blood pressure, and integrates nutrition and lifestyle support into the plan.
Yes. Dr. Metzger offers Botox Cosmetic, needle-free hair restoration using Alma TED, and medical-grade skin care through skinbetter science. These services are available to both members and non-members.
Dr. Metzger offers the Galleri multi-cancer early detection test, Shield by Guardant blood-based colon cancer screening, Cologuard at-home colon cancer screening, and ClarityX genetic testing. He orders these based on each patient's age, risk factors, and family history, and reviews all results personally.
Doctor profile last updated November 1, 2026