Molly Tatum, DO
Orthopedic Surgeon & Sports Medicine located in Kettering, Dayton, OH & Tipp City, OH
About Dr. Tatum
Molly A. Tatum, D.O., is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon fellowship trained in sports medicine at Orthopaedic Institute of Dayton. She sees patients from the practice’s offices in Dayton, Miamisburg, Springboro, and Tipp City, Ohio.
A lifelong athlete, Dr. Tatum is all too familiar with sports injuries. Her own experience with knee surgeries and an orthopedic surgeon who was instrumental in getting her back on the field gives Dr. Tatum the unique perspective of having been both patient and care provider. “What I love about being a surgeon is helping athletes of all ages and levels get back to the activities they enjoy,” she says.
After earning her bachelor’s degree in health education and athletic training from University of Cincinnati, Dr. Tatum went on to pursue her master’s in sports medicine at the University of Miami, followed by her doctorate in osteopathic medicine from Ohio University. She completed her residency in orthopedic surgery at Grandview Medical Center in Dayton, followed by a fellowship in sports medicine orthopedic surgery at MedStar Union Hospital in Baltimore
In fact, Dr. Tatum’s residency in Dayton was what led her to become part of the Orthopaedic Institute of Dayton staff. “From my time in Dayton, and being a Cincinnati native, I knew the reputation of the practice, so I was excited to learn they were looking for another sports medicine orthopedic surgeon to join the team.”
Dr. Tatum is the head team physician for Miamisburg High School and associate team physician with the Dayton Dragons Minor League Baseball team. She previously served as a team physician for universities and professional sports teams, including the Baltimore Ravens, Washington Wizards, Morgan State University, Loyola University (MD), Towson University, US Women’s Lacrosse, and Baltimore Blast (MASL). She is a member of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, Arthroscopic Association of North America, American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics, and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
When she’s not working with athletes, Dr. Tatum enjoys traveling, spending time with her family and dog, and supporting her alma maters on game day. A native of Cincinnati, she is excited to work with the Dayton community and call it home.
Dr. Tatum Specialties
Research Manuscript Publications
McGraw-Tatum, MD, Groover, MT, George, NE, Urse, JS, Heh, V. A Prospective, Randomized Trial Comparing Liposomal Bupivacaine vs Fascia Iliaca Compartment Block for Postoperative Pain Control in Total Hip Arthroplasty. J Arthroplasty. 2017 Jul;32(7):2181-2185.
McGraw, MA, Kremchek, TE, Hooks, TR, Papangelou, C. Biomechanical Evaluation of the Docking Plus Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction Technique compared with the Docking Technique. Am J Sports Med. 2013;41(2):313-20.
McGraw, MA, Mehlman, CT, Lindsell, CJ, Kirby, CL. Postnatal Growth of the Clavicle: Birth to 18 Years of Age. Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics. 2009 Dec;29(8):937-43.