Overview
I completed medical school and the University of Washington then general surgery residency at USC including a year of research fellowship in thoracic disease. After residency I completed a year of critical care training at Cedars-Sinai and finally a year of foregut fellowship at USC focusing on both benign and malignant esophageal and gastric disease both surgical and endoscopic. I have a lot of experience with the Linx device and an appropriate amount of skepticism about its use, sometimes it is a good option.I enjoy the opportunity to successfully treat complex technical problems. Surgery allows me the opportunity to do that in an environment where it directly improves people's lives and I think that is most rewarding.
Dr. Tatum is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Gastrointestinal Perforation, Delirium, Embolectomy, and Endoscopy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 28 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1760 Termino Ave, Ste G-18, Long Beach, CA 90804
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. James M. Tatum
How do I make an appointment with Dr. James M. Tatum?
You can book an appointment with Dr. James M. Tatum by calling their office at 562-494-6700. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. James M. Tatum a top-rated expert for Hiatal Hernia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James M. Tatum is classified as an Advanced expert for Hiatal Hernia, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. James M. Tatum specialize in?
While Dr. James M. Tatum is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Hiatal Hernia, Gastrointestinal Perforation, and Delirium. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. James M. Tatum participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. James M. Tatum has published 28 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hiatal Hernia. You can view a list of Dr. James M. Tatum's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. James M. Tatum accept my insurance?
Dr. James M. Tatum accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Shield of California. We recommend calling the office directly at 562-494-6700 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- DeliriumDr. Tatum isAdvanced. Learn about Delirium.
- Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Tatum isAdvanced. Learn about Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Gastrointestinal PerforationDr. Tatum isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Perforation.
- Hiatal HerniaDr. Tatum isAdvanced. Learn about Hiatal Hernia.
- Experienced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Tatum isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
- Autosomal Dominant HypocalcemiaDr. Tatum isExperienced. Learn about Autosomal Dominant Hypocalcemia.
- CellulitisDr. Tatum isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Tatum isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- CholecystitisDr. Tatum isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.