Neurology
William Tatum, DO
Professor of Neurology, Mayo Medical School
William O. Tatum, D.O., is a neurologist at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, subspecializing in epilepsy and clinical neurophysiology. He primarily treats drug-resistant epilepsy, generalized epilepsy, focal epilepsy, status epilepticus, autoimmune epilepsy, and pediatric/adolescent epilepsy in patients aged 12 years and older. Dr. Tatum serves adults and adolescents with refractory seizure disorders, focusing on complex cases requiring advanced diagnostics and interventions. His signature
40+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Neurology (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)
- Epilepsy (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)
- Clinical Neurophysiology (American Board of Clinical Neurophysiology)
Education & Training
- Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine — D.O., 1985
- University of Pennsylvania Health System/Graduate Hospital — Fellowship, Neurology, 1989-1991
- Loyola University Medical Center — Residency, Neurology, 1986-1989
- HCA Florida Healthcare/USF Morsani College of Medicine GME - Tampa South — Internship, Transitional Year, 1985-1986
Peer Recognition
- Best Doctors in America — Best Doctors
2007, 2010-2012, 2017 (5 years)
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2002-2026 (25 years)
- Consumers' Research Council of America — Guide to America's Top Physicians
2004
- Florida Super Doctors — Super Doctor
2009
- Jacksonville Magazine — Top Doctor
2011, 2015-2016, 2021-2025 (8 years)
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Mayo Clinic
Languages
English
Experience
40+ years in practice