Credentials
Dr. Wykstra is a Board-Certified General Surgeon with 20+ years of experience. His practice encompasses a broad range of general surgery including, but not limited to, skin and soft tissue masses, hernias, gallbladder, digestive tract, and thyroid disease. He enjoys minimally invasive or laparoscopic surgery including robot assisted surgery. He also has a special interest in the diagnosis and management of benign and malignant breast disease. He provides surgical services at Memorial Satilla Health in Waycross. He is a fellow in the American College of Surgeons, a member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons, and served as the cancer liaison physician to the American College of Surgeons for the cancer committee for many years.
He moved to Waycross 16 years ago and considers Waycross his home. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Terra, and their six children. He attends Destination Church in Blackshear. If you have met him, you know that he is a very compassionate and giving person. He truly enjoys caring for our patients and feels privileged to serve this community.
Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
Cancer Liaison Physician to the American College of Surgeons
Member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons
Clinical Preceptor for Physician Assistant Program
Academic Appointment as Instructor in Surgery
Board Qualifying Examination 9/07
Internship, Residency, & Chief Residency
Internship, Residency, & Chief Residency
B.S. in Applied Biology, cum laude
1997: Awarded position in CDC Work Program
1996-1998: Tri Beta Biology Honor Fraternity
1995-1998: Robert O. Arnold Scholarship
1994-1998: Dean’s List
1994-1998: Hope Scholarship
1994: Faculty Honors List
1994: Army Emergency Relief Scholarship
1994: Georgia Tech South Metro Club Scholarship
1994: The Retired Enlisted Association Scholarship
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