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Dr. Sherard Tatum III, MD

Dr. Sherard Tatum III, MD

Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Sherard Tatum III, MD is an otolaryngology-head and neck surgery specialist in Syracuse, NY and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of South Florida in 1985. He is affiliated with University Hospital S University N Y Health Science Center. He is accepting new patients.

3.5 Star Rating
Based on 11 reviews 3.5 Star Rating (11 reviews)

Practice

750 E Adams St Syracuse, NY 13210
(315) 464-4636

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Tatum III specializes in the area of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Highly Recommended Hospital
    Patients recommend this hospital to family and friends. • See hospitals
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Dr. Tatum III's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Tatum III

3.5
11 ratings, 4 with a written review
5 star
55%
55%
4 star
9%
9%
3 star
0%
0%
2 star
0%
0%
1 star
36%
36%

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Cleft palate scope
I was recommended to Dr Tatum by another physician to assess my swallowing due to issues that occurred in my adolescence. I am 82 years old and have many ailments related to my hearing and swallowing. Dr Tatum made decisions regarding my plan of care based on a chart review before evaluating me. He then performed his evaluation and spoke only to the other provider in the room, relaying medical terms I did not understand without addressing me. He then abruptly left the room without explaining his findings to me in layman’s terms or his recommendations for intervention. I left feeling confused and I felt that I was not a priority patient in his clinic. The only positive experience I experienced was with the speech language pathologist jill G who gave me strategies for swallowing. Im not sure I would recommend this doctor unfortunately
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
Helpful
Mar 21, 2025
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Kind, caring, compassionate and very knowledgeable. His RN Rosalie is a godsend and has a heart of gold.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 09, 2019
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My son (6yo) just got released from the hospital today. Dr Tatum was amazing overall from bedside manor to how thorough he was during surgery. I would and will highly recommend him to everyone needing his services!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Machelle L in Liverpool, NY – Aug 03, 2017
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Did two surgeries on my son one at five months three weeks and another at two he is the best around and does amazing work!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Jeanna jones in Earlville, NY – Mar 22, 2017
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About Me

care philosophy

The care of deformities of the face, head or neck can be complicated. Facial appearance, speech, eating, hearing, and facial expression can all be impacted. Frequently collaboration with other providers such as speech and hearing specialists, dental...read more

  • Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

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  • University Of South Florida

    Medical School, 1985
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
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Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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  • Presidents Scholarship, Rollins College, 1978- 1981

  • Community Svc. Award, Am. Acad. of Fac. Plas. and Recon. Surg., 2003

  • Deans List, Rollins College, 1978-1981

  • Community Svc. Award, Onondaga Cty. Med. Soc., 2001

  • Honors Degree, Rollins College, 1981

  • Gerontologic Research Fellowship, Univ. of S. Fl. Col. of Med., 1982

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Locations

Practice

Upstate Medical University750 E Adams St Syracuse, NY 13210
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Holdings LLC550 Harrison St Syracuse, NY 13202
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Office4304 Medical Center Dr Ste 304 Fayetteville, NY 13066
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Office4100 Medical Ctr Dr Fayetteville, NY 13066
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • University Hospital S University N Y Health Science Center

    750 E Adams St
    Syracuse, NY 13210
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

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