Sherard Austin Tatum III MD FACS, FAAP, ABFPRS (He/Him)

Summary

• Sherard Tatum III, MD, is a specialist in Otolaryngology based in Syracuse, NY, with subspecialties in Face, Head & Neck Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, and Pediatric Facial Plastic Surgery. He completed his medical education at the University of South Florida College of Medicine and furthered his training through an internship, residency, and fellowship across noted institutions, including Eastern Virginia Medical School, UC Davis, and the University of Eppendorf. Since 1992, he has served as a tenured faculty member at SUNY Upstate Medical University and is now a professor. Dr. Tatum has extensive experience in pediatric reconstruction, branchiogenic anomalies, cleft palate, trauma surgery, and flaps. His recent publications focus on various aspects of facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, and he has been recognized as a leader in his field by serving as President of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and receiving numerous honors including fellowships and selections for excellence in surgery.