In 1951, William Crouch, M.D., started a pediatric practice in Topeka, Kansas. Robert Parman, M.D., joined Dr. Crouch in 1960. Pediatrics P.A. was established through their efforts and was incorporated in 1971. Pediatrics P.A. became part of the Medical Services Division of Stormont Vail Health in 1996. Now Cotton O'Neil Pediatrics Gage, the practice consists of pediatricians and nurse clinicians/physician assistants.