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Office
915 N Grand Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63106Phone+1 314-652-4100Fax+1 573-884-7140
Summary
- Paul Tatum, MD is a healthcare provider based in Saint Louis, MO. He specializes in Geriatrics with subspecialties in Hospice and Palliative Medicine. Dr. Tatum completed his residency in Family Medicine at the University of Missouri-Columbia and graduated from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio in 1997. He has multiple publications in esteemed journals such as Psycho-Oncology, JAMA Internal Medicine, and The American Journal of Hospice & Palliative Care. Dr. Tatum has been honored with the Hastings Center Cuniff-Dixon Mid-Career Award for Excellence in Palliative Care in 2016 and Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services in 2012.
Education & Training
- University of Missouri-ColumbiaResidency, Family Medicine, 1997 - 2000
- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San AntonioClass of 1997
Certifications & Licensure
- IL State Medical License 2022 - 2026
- MO State Medical License 2022 - 2026
- TX State Medical License 2018 - 2026
- AZ State Medical License 2003 - 2025
- CO State Medical License 2002 - 2005
- American Board of Family Medicine Family Medicine
- American Board of Family Medicine Geriatric Medicine
- American Board of Family Medicine Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Hastings Center Cuniff-Dixon Mid-Career Award for Excellence in Palliative Care Hastings Center, 2016
- Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2012
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 35 citationsHospice and Palliative Care: An OverviewPaul E. Tatum, Sarah Mills
The Medical Clinics of North America. 2020-05-01 - 29 citationsDelivering problem-solving therapy to family caregivers of people with cancer: A feasibility study in outpatient palliative care.Karla T. Washington, George Demiris, Debra Parker Oliver, David L. Albright, Kevin Craig
Psycho-Oncology. 2018-10-01 - 4 citationsHip Fractures in Patients With Advanced Dementia: What Treatment Provides the Best Palliation?David R. Mehr, Paul Tatum, Brett D. Crist
JAMA Internal Medicine. 2018-06-01
Press Mentions
- New Medicare Rules Should Help ‘High Need’ Patients Get Better TreatmentDecember 22nd, 2016
Grant Support
- Geriatric Academic Career AwardHRSA2009–2014
Committees
- member, AAHPM Policy Committee 2012 - Present
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Member
- Member
- Fellow
Other Languages
- Spanish
Industry Relationships
- Medical Director Advisor Council, Hospice Compassus
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