Jefferson Pediatrics LLC

01/26/2026

Due to inclement weather and current road conditions, for the safety of our patients and staff, the office will be closed today, January 26.

Stay warm and stay safe.

10/27/2025

After 48 years of service, dedication to the office, and seeing generations of patients and families grow, our receptionist Pam is retiring. We would like to put together a collection of messages from our patients and families as a surprise. (Don't worry, She can't see this post!) So please write something for her here in the comments. Thank you!

10/20/2025

Call the office to schedule your children!

07/21/2025

St. Louis Magazine has released its annual Top Docs issue, and we're thrilled to see a familiar face on the list! Congratulations, Dr. Peter Bess!

Determined by Castle Connolly Top Doctors, these individuals represent the top 7% of all U.S. practicing physicians. They are best-in-class healthcare providers, embodying excellence in clinical care as well as interpersonal skills.

We hope you'll join us in congratulating Dr. Bess on this well-deserved recognition. To learn more, visit tinyurl.com/bdc3cpjx.

07/16/2025

Jefferson Pediatrics, part of Signature Medical Group, is pleased to share that we've been named a Top Workplace in the Healthcare Industry category!

TopWorkplaces.com has recognized 234 employers as Healthcare Top Workplaces for 2025.

06/27/2025

For our last , we have our iconic aquarium!

What is your favorite movie? Finding Nemo. 🐟
Favorite holiday? World Oceans Day on June 8 🪸
Best snack? Anything with sea salt! 🧂
What song can you not get out of your head? Beyond the Sea by Bobby Darin. 🐠
Best part of the job? Seeing the delight on the kiddos' faces when they see me! 🪼🫧

06/20/2025

It's sunny, it's hot outside, and it's time! Here's the man himself, Dr. Peter Bess!

You can only eat one food again for the rest of your life. What is it? Bacon Cheeseburger. 🍔
What is your favorite sports team? Harlem Globetrotters. 🏀
Who is the most famous person you have met? I used to do landscaping at Dave Murray's Weather’s house. He's a nice guy! 🌦️
What do you do for fun? Reading, nerdy board games, PC games, hiking, going to movies. 📚🏞️🍿
What is your favorite memory of this job? Watching kids grow and develop, being involved with families as they change over time ... also, all the fun things I’ve pulled out of noses and ears over the years! 👃👂

06/17/2025

We loved hearing this review from Amy and her kids!

06/13/2025

It's almost the weekend! For today's , we have medical assistant Tammy Birch.

What's your favorite TV show? Hell's Kitchen. 🔥
If you could be great at any Olympic sport, what would it be? Figure skating. ⛸️
What is the best dessert? Fruit pie. 🥧
Where is your favorite vacation spot? The beach. 🏖️
What is something we would not know about you just by looking? I’m really 29. LOL! 💅

06/06/2025

It's time, woohoo! Meet Pammy Mueller, medical assistant:

Favorite TV show? Chicago Fire. 🧑‍🚒🔥🚒
If you could have any animal as a pet, what would it be? A monkey. 🐒
What is your favorite color? Purple. ☂️
A celebrity you would like to meet? The Rock. 💪🏽
What is your favorite season? Fall. 🍂

05/30/2025

It's time! Meet Hayley Pike, our nurse practitioner!

If you could be great at any Olympic sport, which would it be? Soccer. ⚽
What's your favorite mythical creature? Leprechauns. ☘️
What is something we would not know about you just by looking? I’m an award-winning bowler! 🎳
Favorite type of ice cream? Lemon Crumb from Ted Drewes. 🍋
If you could have any animal as a pet, what would it be? Sea Turtle. 🐢

05/23/2025

Today we have our office manager, Shea Bryan, as our !

Favorite mythical creature? Dragons! 🐉
Best holiday? 🎶 This is Halloween, this is Halloween! 🎃
If you could have any animal as a pet, what would it be? A PANDA! But a fox or an otter are close behind. 🐼🦊🦦
What do you do for fun? I love going on random adventures with my family and friends, being silly with my daughter, crafts, making costumes, learning crochet, nerdy board games, tabletop games, and PC games! 🎲🧶
You can only eat one food again for the rest of your life. What is it? Pasta. 🍝