James M. Tatum
Expertise in
5
conditions

Dr. James M. Tatum

General Surgery
1760 Termino Ave, Ste G-18, 
Long Beach, CA 
Accepting New Patients
Referral may be required
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Expertise in
5
conditions
1760 Termino Ave, Ste G-18, 
Long Beach, CA 

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 clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Gastrointestinal Perforation, Delirium, Embolectomy, and Endoscopy.

Dr. Tatum is board certified in Surgery General Surgery and Surgery (Sub: Surgical Critical Care). He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 28 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Tatum is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

General Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in CA

Board Certifications

Surgery General Surgery
Surgery (Sub: Surgical Critical Care)

Fellowships

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
LAC-USC Vascular Surgery Fellowship Program

Hospital Affiliations

Sherman Oaks Hospital
Pih Health Downey Hospital
Pih Health Good Samaritan Hospital
St Mary Medical Center
Saint Francis Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID

Locations

James M. Tatum, MD Private Practice
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.

28 Total Publications

Equivalent outcomes with minimally invasive and sternotomy mitral valve repair for degenerative mitral valve disease.
Equivalent outcomes with minimally invasive and sternotomy mitral valve repair for degenerative mitral valve disease.
Journal: Journal of cardiac surgery
Published: June 03, 2020
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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.

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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.

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