Editorial note: This is a profile of a public figure in functional medicine, written as part of our coverage of notable practitioners in the field. Dr. Scott is not affiliated with Revitalize. For care or professional inquiries, please visit her practice directly at drtarascott.com.
Dr. Tara Scott is a nationally recognized functional and integrative medicine physician based in Akron, Ohio. After nearly two decades as a practicing OB/GYN, she transitioned her focus to evidence-based hormone therapy, regenerative medicine, and women’s health — becoming one of the most prominent clinical voices in the functional medicine space.
Background and training
Dr. Scott graduated from the Northeast Ohio University College of Medicine and completed her residency at Akron City Hospital through Summa Health Systems. She practiced traditional OB/GYN for nearly 20 years before shifting her focus to functional and integrative medicine.
Her interest in hormone-related issues emerged during her OB/GYN practice, where she saw patients whose symptoms — fatigue, mood disturbance, weight changes, sleep disruption, diminished libido — weren’t being resolved through conventional approaches alone. She pursued advanced training and certification through the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M), completing their advanced fellowship in regenerative and functional medicine.
Credentials
- MD — Northeast Ohio University College of Medicine
- FACOG — Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
- FAAFM — Advanced Fellow, American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine
- ABOIM — Board Certified, American Board of Integrative Medicine (2016)
- CMP / NCMP — Certified Menopause Practitioner, North American Menopause Society
- Clinical Associate Professor of OB/GYN, Northeast Ohio Medical University
Areas of focus
Dr. Scott’s clinical work centers on the intersection of hormone health and functional medicine, with particular emphasis on:
- Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT)
- Perimenopause and menopause management
- Adrenal, thyroid, and sex-hormone balance
- Genomic-informed treatment planning
- Andropause and men’s hormone health
- Integrative approaches to chronic wellness issues
Public work and teaching
Dr. Scott is a national speaker who has lectured extensively on evidence-based hormone therapy and integrative approaches to women’s health. She has taught residents and is involved in clinical research through Northeast Ohio Medical University, and has served as a Medical Director for integrative medicine programming in the region.
She has also developed a mentorship program for physicians and clinicians looking to incorporate functional medicine into their practice — an area where the demand for experienced teachers significantly outpaces supply in most medical communities.
Where she practices today
Dr. Scott currently practices at Forum Health Akron in Fairlawn, Ohio. Her personal site — drtarascott.com — is the best place to learn about her current clinical practice, speaking engagements, and mentorship offerings.
This profile is editorial coverage of a public figure in functional medicine. It does not constitute an endorsement, affiliation, or professional relationship between Dr. Scott and Revitalize. All credentials and biographical information cited here are drawn from publicly available sources. Dr. Scott has not reviewed or approved this profile.