About
Malachi Groover, DO, is a board-certified family medicine physician who joined Bianco Primary Care in 2025. He earned his medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine - Georgia Campus and completed his family medicine residency at Northeast Georgia Medical Center. His healthcare journey began in 2013 as a patient care technician, and he later spent more than three years working as an emergency medical scribe before entering medical school.
Dr. Groover's path to medicine traces back to his father, a hospice and palliative care physician, and to a medical mission trip to Ethiopia at age 15 that shaped his approach to compassionate, relationship-driven care. He specializes in osteopathic manipulative treatment and uses OMT to address musculoskeletal issues including back and joint pain, headaches, sinus problems, and sports or work-related injuries. He serves patients of all ages, from newborns through adults, and stands as the sole provider of pediatric care at the practice. Teaching is a genuine passion for him; he works to help patients see their health in ways that motivate real, lasting change. He plays drums, guitar, and ukulele, holds a black belt in Japanese martial arts, and enjoys science fiction and fantasy in his spare time.
Education & Training
Medical School
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine - Georgia Campus
Residency
Family Medicine Residency, Northeast Georgia Medical Center
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Groover right for?
Dr. Groover is a strong fit for patients of all ages, from newborns through adults. Families seeking a single provider for pediatric and adult care benefit from his broad family medicine training. Patients dealing with back pain, joint issues, headaches, or sports injuries can take advantage of his OMT expertise. Those who want a provider focused on education and lifestyle-driven change will find his approach motivating.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Groover uses OMT to treat back and joint pain, headaches, sinus problems, and sports or work-related injuries. OMT is a hands-on technique that addresses musculoskeletal issues directly. He integrates it into his broader family medicine care when it benefits the patient. Note that OMT visits carry a separate billing charge outside the standard membership fee.
Yes, Dr. Groover sees patients from newborns through adults. He holds the pediatric care role at Bianco Primary Care, making him the go-to provider for families with young children. He handles well-child visits, sick visits, school physicals, and sports physicals.
Dr. Groover earned his medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine - Georgia Campus. He completed his family medicine residency at Northeast Georgia Medical Center. Before medical school, he worked for more than three years as an emergency medical scribe and began his healthcare career as a patient care technician in 2013.
Yes, Dr. Groover holds board certification in Family Medicine. His training spans family medicine, preventive care, sports medicine, and osteopathic manipulative treatment.
Two experiences shaped Dr. Groover's path. His father is a hospice and palliative care physician, which gave him an early model of compassionate care. A medical mission trip to Ethiopia at age 15 deepened his commitment to relationship-driven medicine. That foundation influences how he approaches every patient interaction.
Teaching is a genuine priority for Dr. Groover. He works to help patients understand their health in ways that motivate real, lasting change. He connects clinical findings to everyday habits like sleep, nutrition, and movement. His goal is to give patients the understanding they need to take an active role in their own care.
Dr. Groover treats sports and work-related injuries, including musculoskeletal pain and joint issues. He uses OMT as a hands-on tool for these conditions. He also performs sports physicals for school and athletic programs. His preventive medicine background supports injury prevention alongside treatment.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026