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Dr. Philip Tatum Jr, MD

Dr. Philip Tatum Jr, MD

Neonatal Medicine*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Philip Tatum Jr, MD is a neonatal-perinatal pediatrician in Opelika, AL and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham in 2005. He is affiliated with medical facilities Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast and Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola.

Practice

2000 Pepperell Pkwy Opelika, AL 36801

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(404) 804-2422

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Tatum Jr specializes in the areas of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, Neonatology & Pediatrics. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Labor and Delivery Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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About Me

biography

Dr. Philip Tatum Jr, MD is a neonatal-perinatal pediatrician in Opelika, AL and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham in 2005. He is affiliated with medical facilities Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast and Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola.

  • Neonatal Medicine

  • Pediatrics

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  • University Of Alabama At Birmingham

    Medical School, 2005
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Pediatrics
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Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
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Neonatology†
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Pediatrics
†Self designated 
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Locations

Practice

East Alabama Medical Center2000 Pepperell Pkwy Opelika, AL 36801
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast

    7800 US Highway 98 W
    Miramar Beach, FL 32550
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    84%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    15% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola

    5151 N 9th Ave
    Pensacola, FL 32504
    Recipient of 11
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Labor and Delivery Excellence Award™ (2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
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