Dr. Melissa Gates, D.O. received a bachelor of arts degree in biochemistry from Mount Holyoke College in South Hadley, Mass., and went on to receive her degree as a doctor of osteopathy from Michigan State University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine. She performed additional studies at Farmington Hills-based Botsford General Hospital.
Dr. Melissa Gates, D.O. received a bachelor of arts degree in biochemistry from Mount Holyoke College in South Hadley, Mass., and went on to receive her degree as a doctor of osteopathy from Michigan State University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine. She performed additional studies at Farmington Hills-based Botsford General Hospital.
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Melissa Gates is the BEST doctor I have ever had!! She listens and gives great advice. She talks softly and it's calming. She answers all my questions and doesn't rush me out of the office like some doctors like to do. Thank You Melissa Gates!! 💯
(2 days ago)
Sep-2026
The best
(3 days ago)
Sep-2026
Great care
(5 days ago)
Sep-2026
Dr. Gates was very helpful in finding an alternative glp1 prescription. Always appreciate getting her help in making good health care decisions.
(6 days ago)
Aug-2026
She is always concerned for her patients. She is like a breath of fresh air! Today most doctors either don't have the time to listen to patients, or they dont care! Dr. Gates is different, she cares about the people who ask her to help them. I like that in a qualified doctor.
(6 days ago)
Aug-2026
Oaklawn Medical Group - Michigan Avenue Primary Care
Dr. Melissa Gates, D.O. received a bachelor of arts degree in biochemistry from Mount Holyoke College in South Hadley, Mass., and went on to receive her degree as a doctor of osteopathy from Michigan State University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine. She performed additional studies at Farmington Hills-based Botsford General Hospital.
Gates completed a residency in family medicine at Lansing-based Sparrow Hospital under the auspices of the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, during which she served as a member of the clinical adjunct faculty.
Gates’ past work experience includes employment as a phlebotomist at Madison, Wis.-based Dean Health Care; as a research intern for Gaithersburg, Md.-based Transgenomic Inc.; as a research intern in epidemiology for New York City’s Department of Health and Mental Hygiene; and as a research fellow for the Department of Biochemistry at Mt. Holyoke College in South Hadley, Mass.
Melissa Gates is the BEST doctor I have ever had!! She listens and gives great advice. She talks softly and it's calming. She answers all my questions and doesn't rush me out of the office like some doctors like to do. Thank You Melissa Gates!! 💯
The best
Great care
Dr. Gates was very helpful in finding an alternative glp1 prescription. Always appreciate getting her help in making good health care decisions.
She is always concerned for her patients. She is like a breath of fresh air! Today most doctors either don't have the time to listen to patients, or they dont care! Dr. Gates is different, she cares about the people who ask her to help them. I like that in a qualified doctor.