About
Ann Riggs, DO, grew up in Warrensburg, Missouri and graduated valedictorian from Warrensburg High School in 1994. She attended Brigham Young University on both academic and athletic scholarships, competing in the women's basketball program, and earned a BS in Zoology. She then returned to Kansas City to attend the Kansas City University of Medical Biosciences, graduating in the top 15% of her class. There she served as President of the National Honors Fraternity Sigma Sigma Phi.
Dr. Riggs completed her residency at the Via Christi Family Practice Residency Program in Wichita, Kansas, where she earned recognition as Chief Resident and Outstanding 1st and 3rd Year Resident. After residency, she practiced full-spectrum family medicine including obstetrics in Harrison, Arkansas. She returned to the Kansas City area after starting her own family and has practiced in Platte City since 2009. Her clinical scope covers patients of all ages, from pediatric visits to complex chronic disease management. She has opted out of Medicare and operates under private contracts with Medicare patients. A self-described proud Big 8 fan, she offers a $5 discount to fellow Big 8 loyalists.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Brigham Young University, BS in Zoology
Medical School
Kansas City University of Medical Biosciences
Residency
Family Practice, Via Christi Family Practice Residency Program, Wichita, Kansas
Additional Training
Full-spectrum family medicine including obstetrics, Harrison, Arkansas
Who is Dr. Riggs right for?
Dr. Riggs works well with patients of all ages, from children needing sports physicals to older adults managing chronic conditions. Patients who want direct access to their doctor, including after-hours availability, fit well here. Those with high-deductible plans or HSA accounts benefit from her straightforward, low-cost pricing structure. Anyone in the Platte City or Platte County area looking for a long-term family medicine relationship will find a strong match in Dr. Riggs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Riggs practices full-spectrum family medicine and treats patients of all ages. Her clinical scope includes preventive care, chronic disease management, acute illness, and minor procedures. She handles everything from annual physicals and wellness labs to laceration repair, joint injections, and cryotherapy.
Dr. Riggs holds a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Kansas City University of Medical Biosciences. She completed her family practice residency at the Via Christi Family Practice Residency Program in Wichita, Kansas, where she served as Chief Resident.
Dr. Riggs earned her medical degree from Kansas City University of Medical Biosciences, graduating in the top 15% of her class. She completed her residency at the Via Christi Family Practice Residency Program in Wichita, Kansas. After residency, she gained additional experience practicing full-spectrum family medicine, including obstetrics, in Harrison, Arkansas.
Dr. Riggs has practiced in Platte City, Missouri since 2009. She spent those years building relationships with patients and families throughout the Platte City and Platte County community.
Yes, Dr. Riggs accepts Medicare patients. She has opted out of Medicare billing, which means neither she nor the patient can submit claims to Medicare for her services. However, Medicare still covers services she refers out, such as imaging and specialist visits.
Yes, Dr. Riggs makes her cell phone available to patients for after-hours needs. Members can reach her directly and arrange care outside of standard office hours. After-hours visits carry an additional fee of $100 for members.
Dr. Riggs performs a wide range of in-office procedures. These include laceration repair, incision and drainage, joint injections, ingrown toenail treatment, simple excisions, ear wash, cryotherapy, EKGs, and DOT physicals. She also administers vaccines and performs lab draws on site.
Yes, Dr. Riggs sees patients of all ages, including children and adolescents. She provides sports physicals, well-child visits, and sick care for younger patients. Her full-spectrum family medicine background covers pediatric through adult and senior care.
Doctor profile last updated June 9, 2026