Suncoast is the largest network of medical doctors serving South Pinellas County. It is located in the Bayfront Medical Center complex in downtown St. Petersburg. Suncoast Medical Clinic formed in 1997 with the merger of the county's two largest physician practices -- St. Petersburg Medical Clinic and Suncoast Medical Clinic. Both practices had started in the 1950s. More than 50 medical doctors representing 21 specialities are affiliated with the practice. Services include outpatient surgery, laboratory work, endoscopy, radiology, nuclear cardiology, pharmacy and optometry.