Christopher Tatum, DPM, has extensive training in simple to complex foot and ankle ailments and can help patients in all aspects of podiatric care, from preventative measures to complex foot and ankle surgery. He cares for patients at Foot & Ankle Concepts Inc. in the Lancaster, California, office location.
Dr. Tatum earned his Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine degree from Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, California. He then completed a comprehensive and rigorous residency training program in reconstructive foot and ankle surgery at VA Greater Los Angeles/Olive View UCLA Medical Center, which also included rotations at Kaiser Permanente Woodland Hills Medical Center and UCLA Ronald Reagan Medical Center. While in residency, he gained extensive experience in foot and ankle surgery, trauma, sports medicine, limb salvage, and wound care. He was also a member of the clinical faculty at Western University of Health Sciences.
When he’s not caring for patients, Dr. Tatum enjoys hiking, going to the gym, rooting for his Dallas Cowboys, and spending time with family and friends.