Syracuse doctor goes to Ukraine to rebuild faces marred by war: ‘They’re tough as nails’

Syracuse surgeon helps wounded Ukrainians

Dr. Sherard "Scott" Tatum of Upstate Medical University performs surgery on a Ukrainian patient injured in the war.

Syracuse, N.Y. – A Syracuse surgeon recently traveled to Ukraine to fix the faces of soldiers and civilians disfigured and scarred by bullets, bombs and shrapnel in the Ukraine-Russia war.

He volunteered to help rebuild the jaws, eye sockets and faces of patients from ages 10 to over 70, some of whom were injured in their homes by explosions and artillery.

If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.