Our History

On a late summer morning September 4, 1973, the doors of Johnson County Pediatrics opened for the first time.  Dr. Gerry Wigginton had just completed his residency at Children's Mercy Hospital.  This was the first pediatric office in Johnson County.  The office was in the basement of the Shawnee Mission Medical Building and had a small waiting room, three exam rooms, a nurse's office, a tiny lab, one restroom, and an office for Dr. Wigginton.  The chart rack was made out of an old record (vinyl albums) rack and had ten charts the first day.  The first appointment of the day began at 10:00 am so rounds could begin at the hospital.  A two hour lunch allowed for the completion of rounds and the day ended around 5:30.  The office was open every Thursday night for the working mom's convenience.  Employees consisted of Gayle Woods (the nurse) and Ann Wigginton (the receptionist and bookkeeper).  We also had two small helpers at times - Tommy and Tammy Wigginton would frequently nap on the floor of the office after preschool.  Patients came quickly and the number of charts outgrew the record stand.  Today we are the largest pediatric group practice in Johnson County.

Thank you Dr. Wigginton for your vision in 1973 and for starting this practice which has become so successful.