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Dr. James M. Tatum, M.D. is a Surgeon in Long Beach, CA. He specializes in Surgery, has 10 years of experience, and is board certified. He graduated from Cedar Sinai Med Ctr and he is affiliated with St. Mary Medical Center, Long Beach Memorial Medical Center, Los Alamitos Medical Center, and Lakewood Regional Medical Center.
Dr. Tatum works at Beach Cities Surgical Associates. He frequently treats conditions like Cholecystitis and Gallstones, Umbilical Hernia along with other...
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Dr. Tatum did an excellent job with my surgery. I was extremely impressed with his thoroughness to ensure any possible complications involving my medical history were addressed. He was completely open and honest about all aspects of the process,...
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1760 Termino Ave Ste G18,
Long Beach, CA 90804
1760 Termino Ave Ste G18 Long Beach CA 90804 US 33.78923 -118.14579Admitting Hospitals
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1760 Termino Ave Ste G18,
Long Beach, CA 90804
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