Deidre L. Wyrick

Dr. Deidre L. Wyrick is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery, Division of Pediatric Surgery at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), with a secondary appointment in the Department of Pediatrics, Section of Critical Care Medicine. She practices primarily at Arkansas Children’s Hospital in Little Rock, AR, where she provides specialized surgical and critical care for children and adolescents.

Education:

• Medical Degree, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
• General Surgery Residency, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
• Pediatric Surgery Fellowship, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
• Surgical Critical Care Fellowship, Oregon Health & Science University
• Research Fellow, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Dr. Wyrick specializes in pediatric surgery, trauma care, and emergency surgical interventions for children. Her clinical focus includes managing critical injuries and providing life-saving surgical care in high-acuity settings. She is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery and is an active member of the American College of Surgeons, American Medical Association, Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society, and Arkansas Medical Society.

Dr. Wyrick is currently active in clinical and academic roles, mentoring within surgical training programs and contributing to pediatric surgical care advancements. While no publications or research grants are detailed in the available text, her dual appointment reflects an integrated role in both surgical and pediatric critical care education and practice.

Professional Affiliations:

• American Medical Association
• Alpha Omega Alpha
• American College of Surgeons
• Arkansas Medical Society

She accepts new patients by referral and provides second opinions, serving children and adolescents at Arkansas Children’s Hospital. Her work is central to the pediatric trauma and critical care system in Arkansas, as UAMS is the state's only adult Level 1 Trauma Center, and Arkansas Children’s provides comprehensive pediatric care.