A native of Pascagoula, Dr. Chris Wiggins started his orthopaedic practice in 1977 and expanded to Lucedale in 1985. In 2001, the merger with Bienville Orthopaedic Specialists made their organization the largest orthopaedic group on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Dr. Wiggins continues to maintain an active general orthopaedic practice treating mostly knee, ankle, and shoulder conditions with methods ranging from office treatments to outpatient arthroscopy and the latest open surgical procedures. Dr. Wiggins is married with three children. His wife, Linda, is a teacher.

Their son, Brice, is an attorney in Pascagoula and State Senator. Their daughter, Meredith, has a law degree and is currently raising children in Baton Rouge. Lindsay has a medical doctor degree and works as Dr. Wiggins medical assistant.