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Sherard Tatum III, MD, Otolaryngology (ENT), Syracuse, NY

SherardAustinTatumIIIMDFACS, FAAP, ABFPRS(He/Him)

Otolaryngology (ENT) Syracuse, NY

Head & Neck Plastic Surgery, Ped Otolaryngology (ENT), Facial Plastic Surgery

Professor of Otolaryngology and Pediatrics, Director of Facial Plastic Surgery S.U.N.Y. Syracuse

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  • Office

    750 E Adams St
    CWB
    Syracuse, NY 13210
    Phone+1 315-464-4636
    Fax+1 315-464-7298

Summary

  • I am boarded in Otolaryngology and Facial Plastic Surgery. I trained in Virginia, Germany and California. My clinical interests are in Pediatric Craniomaxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. I have participated in numerous overseas surgical missions.

Clinical Expertise

  • Pediatric otolaryngology, Branchiogenic carcinoma, Cleft palate, Facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, Flaps, Head and neck oncology, Head and neck oncology and microvascular reconstruction, Orthognathic surgery, Pediatric plastic surgery, Endotracheal intubation, Trauma and surgical critical care, Plastic and reconstructive microsurgery, Pediatric craniomaxillofacial surgery, Facial cosmetic surgery, Facial trauma reconstruction, Cleft lip / palate surgery, Hemangiomas / Vascular malformations, Distraction osteogenesis, Nerve repair, Plastic surgery

Education & Training

  • UC Davis Health
    UC Davis Health1992
  • University of Eppendorf
    University of EppendorfFellowship, 1990 - 1991
  • Eastern Virginia Medical School
    Eastern Virginia Medical SchoolResidency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 1987 - 1990
  • Eastern Virginia Medical School
    Eastern Virginia Medical SchoolInternship, Surgery, 1986 - 1987
  • Eastern Virginia Medical School
    Eastern Virginia Medical SchoolInternship, Transitional Year, 1985 - 1986
  • University of South Florida College of Medicine
    University of South Florida College of MedicineClass of 1985

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1992 - 2026
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1990 - 1992
  • American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • President American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2023-2024
  • Fellow (FAAP) American Academy of Pediatrics, 1993
  • Selection America's Top Surgeons, 2011
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Authored Content

  • Reducing Risks for Midface and Mandible Fracture RepairMay 2023

Press Mentions

  • Rising Demand for Menopause Makeovers: Reversing Facial Aging
    Rising Demand for Menopause Makeovers: Reversing Facial AgingSeptember 11th, 2024
  • This Week: Opioid Care, DASH Diet and Otolaryngology
    This Week: Opioid Care, DASH Diet and OtolaryngologyMay 22nd, 2019

Committees

  • Co Chair, ABFPRS Oral Exam 2020 - Present
  • Member, AAOHNS Trauma 2020 - Present

Professional Memberships

Industry Relationships

  • President, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive SurgeryThe world's largest organization representing Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery2023 - 2024