Forty-four years ago, fresh from his mid-West residency program, Dr. Bill Edgerton arrived in Gloucester with his expectant wife, Patty Joy, and their three small sons to begin his practice of podiatry. Hanging his sign on Middle street at Dr. Mo Pett’s old office, his most rewarding career was launched. “Referrals” in those days were unheard of, so daily, Dr. Edgerton would walk to lunch at Harry’s Delicatessen or grab a St.Joseph’s sandwich at Virgilio’s, and introduce himself.Soon the intown location was outgrown. Comfortable Foot Care moved to the Cape Ann Medical Center and satellite offices were opened in Danvers, Ipswich and Georgetown. Dr.Edgerton’s loyal and dedicated staff later followed him to the present location at Mill Pond to be closer to the hospital. His 27 years spent as part of the orthopedic team at AGH and Beverly Hospital have earned him the respect and warm comraderie of his medical colleagues.Currently, the only full-time podiatrist serving Cape Ann, Dr. Edgerton holds dear the trust his patients have placed in him–and most assuredly will miss the wonderful life stories they have shared with him throughout his time of curing and caring. However, the father of eight (and, “Da”, to his sixteen grandchildren) is very much looking forward to spending more time with his family, and announces his retirement as of September 26, 2018.His ever-gentlemany professionalism will certainly be missed, yet fondly remembered, as he looks ahead in hope to all that will be.
Good Morning Gloucester 