Paul E. Tatum III, MD, specializes in hospice and palliative care, offering compassionate, patient-centered support to individuals facing life-limiting illnesses. With a focus on relieving pain and managing symptoms, Dr. Tatum supports patients’ physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being during advanced stages of illness. His approach emphasizes dignity, comfort, and improved quality of life, tailoring care plans based on each patient?s goals and cultural values. Dr. Tatum works closely with multidisciplinary teams, including nurses, social workers, and chaplains, to ensure comprehensive, coordinated care. He is known for his dedication to personalized end-of-life care and offers guidance through complex decision-making for patients and families. As an advocate for advance care planning, Dr. Tatum often guides conversations about goals of care and future medical decisions. His expertise and leadership also extend into training and mentoring within the hospice and palliative care community. This ensures that high-quality care is consistently delivered, informed by evidence-based practices. Deeply rooted in the Austin medical community, Dr. Tatum is recognized for his compassionate engagement and professional excellence in palliative medicine.

Key Services:

– Hospice care for patients with life-limiting illnesses
– Pain and symptom management
– Personalized palliative care planning
– Advance care planning and goals-of-care discussions
– Emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual support
– Interdisciplinary team care coordination
– Family and caregiver support and education
– End-of-life care and comfort-focused treatment