Revolutionizing Surgery with Precision Robotics
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Meet our exceptional team of heart-valve specialists
We have a dedicated team that focuses on all aspects of the care for heart valve surgery patients. Dr. Tam is joined by one of his board-certified partners on all cases, for an average number of 40+ years of experience in heart surgery on each case.
Why Choose Robotic Surgery?
Robotic surgery combines advanced technology with surgical expertise to deliver greater precision, smaller incisions, and a faster, more comfortable recovery.
It’s a modern approach designed to improve outcomes and get you back to your life sooner.
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Sunnybrook Health Science Centre
Leader in minimally invasive and robotic cardiac surgery, serving patients across the Greater Toronto Area.
University of Toronto
Appointed in the Department of Surgery and Institute for Health Policy, Management, and Evaluation (IHPME) at the University of Toronto.
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles
Trained under world-renowned surgeons Drs. Joanna Chikwe and Alfredo Trento in advanced robotic heart surgery.
190+ Peer-Reviewed Articles
Prolific contributor to top cardiac surgery and health policy journals, combining clinical expertise with data science.
Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Recipient of 25+ awards and research grants, including CIHR Fellowship and multiple resident teaching and humanitarian honors.
University of Toronto
Focused on cost-effectiveness and health technology assessment in cardiovascular care, including major work influencing public policy for TAVI.
Sunnybrook Research Institute (SRI)
Beyond his clinical practice, Dr. Tam serves as a scientist at SRI, where he contributes to advancing cardiovascular research and surgical innovation.
Dr. Tam leads Sunnybrook’s first robotic mitral valve repair, offering patients smaller incisions, quicker recovery, and enhanced precision thanks to 3D magnification and tremor suppression
At a Schulich Heart speaker series, Dr. Tam discusses the future of robotic mitral surgery—alongside minimally invasive and aortic valve care—with leading cardiology peers
Sunnybrook’s high-fidelity simulation program, championed by Dr. Tam, prepares multidisciplinary OR teams for robotic mitral surgery—optimizing workflow, emergency response, and patient safety
Presenting at the AATS annual meeting, Dr. Tam shares findings from over 10,000 mitral repairs: adding left atrial appendage occlusion lowered 5‑year stroke risk from 8.3% to 6.4%, with no survival impact, supporting further trials
The robotic surgery made my recovery so much faster and less painful than I expected!
Lydia Vespers
Patient