A love of science and medicine runs in the family of Dr. Jeffrey S. Grove as his father, grandfather and uncle practiced osteopathic medicine. His father, Ronald, practiced medicine in Largo for the majority of his career, so it was only natural that Dr. Grove would return to the area after receiving his degree in osteopathic medicine from Nova Southeastern College of Osteopathic Medicine. After completing his intership and family practice residency at Sun Coast Hospital in 1993, Dr. Grove joined Suncoast Family Medical Associates.

Board Certified in family medicine with added certification in geriatrics, Dr. Grove is also board-certified by the American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review Physicians. He received the Fellowship Award from the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians in Fall, 2002.

Dr. Grove is a member of the Board of Governors for the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians the Florida Society of American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians and the Florida Osteopathic Medical Association.

Dr. Ty Tvedten joined Suncoast Family Medical Associates in 1998 after four years in local private practice. An avid athlete and proud father of three, he enjoys the diversity of family medicine. As with all the physicians of Suncoast Family Medical Associates, he believes in the value of getting to know his patients as individuals. A graduate of Michigan State University's College of Osteopathic Medicine, the Michigan native performed his internship and family practice residency at the Mount Clemens General Hospital in Mount Clemes, Mich.

Board Certified by the American College of Osteopathic Family Physician, Dr. Tvedten is on the staffs of Sun Coast Hospital, Largo Medical Center and Morton Plant Hospital. He holds memberships in the American Osteopathic Association, the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians, the Florida Society of American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians, the Florida Osteopathic Medical Association, the Pinellas County Osteopathic Medical Sociey and the American Medical Directors Association.

Dr. Nick Engelman, a board-certified family practitioner, blends surgical expertise with a love of primary care in his practice of medicine.

A graduate of Ohio University and the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr Engelman performed a rotating internship at Grandview Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. he went on to perform a surgical residency at Sun Coast Hospital in Largo, where he was Chief Surgical Resident. Dr. Engelman, a native Floridian, has practiced family medicine locally since 1991.

A member of the Pinellas County Osteopathic Medical Society and a Diplomate of the Osteopathic Board of Medical Examiners, Dr. Engelman also holds memberships in the American Osteopathic Association, the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians, The Florida Society of American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians, and the Florida Osteopathic Medical Association. He is on staff at Sun Coast Hospital, Largo Medical Center and Morton Plant Hospital.

A Florida native Pamela Abraham is an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner who joined Suncoast Family Medical Associates in February 2002.

After graduating from St. Petersburg College with her Associates of Science degree in 1991. Pam went on to receive her Bachelor's Degree in nursing from the University of South Florida in 1997 and her Masters of Science in Nursing from USF in 2002. She has over 13 years experience in the Critical Care setting at the U.S. Veteran's Administration Center Bay Pines. Specializing in Adult Health, she is Board-Certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center and a member of the Florida Nurses Association and the Tampa Bay Advanced Practice Nurses Council.

As a Nurse Practitioner, Pam is able to diagnose and treat patients with common health problems such as hypertension, diabetes and prescribe most medications. In addition to providing well-woman exams and physicals, she also provides education and advice on nutrition and exercise for her patients at SCFMA.

She enjoys spending quality time with her patients as they work toward the mutual goal of better health.

Matthew Warticki is a Florida-licensed massage therapist. A graduate of the Florida School of Massage, he brings experience in neuromuscular therapy and injury rehabilitation to Suncoast Family Medical Associates.

As a certified personal trainer, Matthew facilitates the rehabilitation process with stretching and strengthening programs. With these therapies, patients are empowered to take and active role in their own recovery process. He treats patients of varying needs from acute to chronic conditions.

Matthew is also a graduate of the University of Florida, receiving his Bachelors of Science in Public Relations. he maintains his National Certification in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. He is a member of Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals and the American Massage Therapy Association.