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Dr. James Tatum, MD

General Surgery* Age 41
Dr. James Tatum, MD
3.9 (11 Ratings)
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Dr. James Tatum, MD is a General Surgeon in Long Beach, CA.
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Dr. James Tatum, MD

General Surgery* Age 41
Long Beach, CA
Accepting new patients
Dr. James Tatum, MD is a General Surgeon in Long Beach, CA.

About

Dr. Tatum studied at University of Washington School of Medicine. Dr. James Tatum, MD is a General Surgeon in Long Beach, CA. Dr. Tatum currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Saint Francis Medical Center. At present, Dr. Tatum received an average rating of 3.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 11 times. Dr. Tatum's office accepts new patients. Dr. Tatum is board certified in Critical Care Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Explains Conditions Well

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Trustworthy

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Friendly Staff

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Easy Scheduling

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Abdominal Pain
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal Fissure
Anorectal Abscess
Appendicitis
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Breast Cancer
Burn Injuries
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Empyema
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Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
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Lung Cancer
Mesenteric Lymphadenitis
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Colectomy
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Esophageal Surgery
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Esophagomyotomy
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Anti-Reflux Surgery
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Surgery for Achalasia
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
LINX® Reflux Management System
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Open Segmentectomy
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Port Placements or Replacements
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Skin Grafts
Skin-Sparing Mastectomy
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Splenectomy with Robotic Assist
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Tracheal Surgery
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic (VATS) Lobectomy
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wedge Resection Colon

Insurance Accepted

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  • Access Plus Savenet
    Local Access Plus HMO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Choice Plus POS II
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
  • Dignity Health Ventura EPO/PPO-CA
    Bronze (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
  • Select Plus HMO
    Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • LocalPlus

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    1045 Atlantic Ave Ste 506, Long Beach, CA 90813
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (562) 432-9911
  2. 2 Office
    3628 E Imperial Hwy Ste 408, Lynwood, CA 90262
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (310) 554-4127
  3. 3 St. Mary Medical Center Long Beach
    1050 Linden Ave, Long Beach, CA 90813
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (562) 432-7175
  4. 4 Oscar J. Paz Altschul MD Inc
    380 E Paseo El Mirador, Palm Springs, CA 92262
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (760) 323-6316

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Tatum
3.9
Based on 11 Reviews
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1 Star (3)

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Aug 20, 2021
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Critical Care Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Critical Care Surgery and General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Cedar Sinai Medical Center
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. James Tatum, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Tatum's profile.

Dr. James Tatum, MD is affiliated with Saint Francis Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. James Tatum, MD holds board certification in Critical Care Surgery and General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Saint Francis Medical Center

    3630 E Imperial Hwy, Lynwood, CA