Sunshine Pediatrics
Pediatrics • Olathe, KS
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About
Sunshine Pediatrics is a pediatric practice in Olathe, Kansas, affiliated with Children's Mercy Kansas City. The practice offers care for children from birth through age 21, including sick visits, physical exams, and same-day urgent appointments. All four physicians are board-certified members of the American Academy of Pediatrics and hold hospital staff positions at Olathe Medical Center, Overland Park Regional Medical Center, AdventHealth Shawnee Mission, and Children's Mercy.
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FAQs
What is Sunshine Pediatrics?
A pediatric practice formerly known as Preferred Pediatrics, now Sunshine Pediatrics as a Children’s Mercy Kansas City Affiliate.
Where is the office located?
13643 S Mur-Len Rd, Olathe, KS 66062
What are your hours of operation?
Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm.
Do you offer same-day urgent appointments?
Yes. We offer same-day urgent appointments when needed.
What is the history and affiliation of Sunshine Pediatrics?
Founded in 1980 as Preferred Pediatrics, the practice became Sunshine Pediatrics in 2026 as part of an affiliation with Children’s Mercy Kansas City.
Do all doctors participate with hospital systems?
All doctors are on hospital staff at Olathe Medical Center, Overland Park Regional Medical Center, AdventHealth Shawnee Mission, and Children’s Mercy.
Photos
Photos published by Sunshine Pediatrics showing the pediatrics practice in Olathe, KS.
What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
Patients praise
- Established practice with over 46 years of community service.
- Affiliation with Children's Mercy Hospital provides increased access to pediatric specialists.
- Continuity of care with familiar physicians (Drs. Hettinger, Voelker, Patch, and Hosty) and staff.
Common complaints
- Recent transition to Sunshine Pediatrics (formerly Preferred Pediatrics) in March 2026 resulted in changes to insurance coverage, which may cause confusion or administrative issues for existing patients.
"While our name is changing, one thing will never change—our commitment to providing your children with compassionate, exceptional, and evidence-based care as they grow."
- Official Announcement from Sunshine Pediatrics websiteSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- SouthernMED Pediatrics Expands into Rock Hill with Addition of Sunshine Pediatrics - Newzealand Mirror - Oct 16, 2025
- Olathe couple opening expanded STEM-based preschool | Features | olathereporter.com - Mar 26, 2026
- Dr. Courtney Nolan, DO - Strongsville, OH - Pediatric Sports Medicine, Pediatrics - Request Appointment - Apr 27, 2026
- Rebecca Slaunwhite, MD - Central Ohio Primary Care - Aug 7, 2025
- Dr. Jason Sherman, DO - Beachwood, OH - Pediatrics - Request Appointment - Jun 30, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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