Pediatric Associates of Dallas

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver pulled up to Pediatric Associates of Dallas with an unusual package. Over the intercom came a voice: ‘Attention all staff—we’ve just received a very special patient today. Please be prepared for an extremely unique examination.’ When the nurse opened the box, she found a tiny teddy bear wearing a diaper and holding a pacifier. Everyone burst out laughing, including the usually serious doctor. The delivery driver explained it was from a neighbor who wanted to lighten everyone’s day. Since then, whenever someone has a slow day, they receive another unexpected visitor—a cuddly reminder that even in medicine, laughter is the best medicine.

2. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to Pediatric Associates of Dallas with a package so heavy he almost dropped it. As he approached the door, a strange humming sound filled the air—a soft, rhythmic tone that seemed to come from inside the building itself. Curious, he peered through the window and saw an old doctor gently rocking back and forth in his chair, eyes closed, while softly singing a lullaby. Turns out, it was just Grandpa Doc, entertaining himself until his shift ended. The delivery driver smiled, shook his head, and quietly left the package—never realizing he’d been part of someone’s late-night entertainment.

3. A little boy named Max was visiting the Pediatric Associates of Dallas for his check-up when he noticed something unusual on the wall. As the nurse called out his name, he pointed excitedly at a framed poster and asked his mom, ‘Momma, why does that picture look like it’s moving?’ His mother smiled and whispered, ‘Oh honey, it’s just an old photo of Dr. Smith from college days.’ Max tilted his head curiously and said, ‘Then why is he waving at me?’ The doctor laughed heartily as she walked in, explaining, “That’s not Dr. Smith— that’s actually our friendly delivery guy!” Everyone burst into laughter, making Max’s visit to Pediatric Associates of Dallas one he wouldn’t soon forget.

4. In the waiting room of Pediatric Associates of Dallas, a nurse noticed something unusual on a nearby table—a small, handwritten sign that read ‘Free Stickers for Well Kids.’ No one had mentioned ordering stickers, and the office manager denied any knowledge of it. Soon after, an excited little girl approached the table, picked up a sticker, and asked her mom, 'Mommy, why do well kids get stickers?' The mom shrugged and said, 'I guess they’re just trying to make coming here less scary.' A few minutes later, a delivery driver walked in, looked around curiously, then asked the receptionist, 'Hey, who’s giving out free stickers? I feel like I should be getting one too!'