OUR TEAM
At Markou Medical, we specialize in personalized primary care
– the kind we’d want for our own family –
and the kind of preventive care you need to stay healthy and live life more fully.
Excellence in Primary Care
Michael Markou,D.O.,FACOFP
- 2024 President of Florida Osteopathic Medical Association (FOMA)
- Board Certified and Fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Family Practitioners
- Florida AOA House of Delegates
- 2010 President of Pinellas County Osteopathic Medical Society (PCOMS)
- 2010 Physician of the Year (PCOMS)
- World Renowned Hair Restoration Surgeon
- Published the first article on Low-Level Laser assisted Hair Transplant
- An active member of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery for over 20 Years
- Founder of Markou Medical and Tampa Bay Hair Restoration in 1994
- Frequently appears on several television specials and has hosted his own radio talk show
- Currently participates in training medical residents and has trained many hair restoration surgeons during the past 20 years.
Frances Kipfer, PA-C
Frances C. Kipfer, PA-C, is originally from Pennsylvania but grew up in Pinellas County, Florida. She received her Physician Assistant degree from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She is nationally certified by the NCCPA and licensed to practice in the state of Florida.
Frances is a U.S. Army Reserve veteran where she worked as a Preventive Medicine Specialist. She served overseas as part of Operation New Dawn performing quality inspections to promote and sustain the health of military personnel.
Frances enjoys working in family medicine because she has the opportunity to build relationships with her patients, educate them about their conditions, and promote happy and healthy lifestyles. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and dog.
Matthew Deachin, PA-C
Matthew Deachin, PA-C, is board-certified by the NCCPA. Born in Michigan and raised in Florida, Matt pursued his Physician Assistant education at Barry University, graduating in 2007. He is a passionate fan of the Gators and Rays.
Matt is an active member of both the Florida Academy of Physician Assistants and the American Academy of Physician Assistants. Since July 2008, he has been a valued team member at Markou Medical Clinic, working alongside Dr. Michael Markou.
