About Dr. Michael Tong,
Heart Valve Surgeon

Hello! My name is Dr. Michael Tong and I am a cardiac surgeon having graduated from McGill University Faculty of Medicine in 2006. To date, I have performed approximately 1,000 cardiac surgeries, of which 500 involved heart valve procedures. I regularly perform surgery at Cleveland Clinic. Read more...

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14 Patient Reviews for
Dr. Tong

"Dr. Tong was recommended by my cardiologist at Cleveland Clinic and set up a surgery date of July 11th. I did not meet Dr. Tong until the day prior to surgery but was able to do research on HeartValveSurgery.com and the Cleveland Clinic site.

He is very accomplished and I felt comfortable with the decision my cardiologist made. I found him to be extremely calm and interested in what I was thinking and feeling. In the operating room, he was calm and reassuring and that made a world of difference at a time when you are feeling extremely uneasy.

The surgery went flawlessly and was discharged on day 4 after surgery. I can't say enough about my experience at Cleveland Clinic, Dr. Tong, and the entire team of people that cared for me. They all were professional and definitely lived up to reputation."

-- Corey Potter, Aortic Valve, Valve Replacement, Mini Sternotomy, 07/11/2025

"I went to Cleveland Clinic for a second opinion and was seen by Dr. Tong. My anxiety was high as this was going to be my 2nd valve surgery. From the very first moment I met Dr. Tong, he put me at ease. He was very informative but explained my complex procedure so my family and I could understand.

I required a mitral valve replacement and a repair of the tricuspid valve. The surgery was a success and so far my recovery had minimal complications.

I highly recommend Dr Tong for anyone who need complex valve surgery. In addition to meeting my family and I before the surgery, he very calmly spoke to me in the operating room and saw him a few days after the surgery.

It was an added bonus that you have a skilled surgeon who also has excellent bedside manners."

-- Sherry Mitchell, Mitral Valve, Tricuspid Valve, Valve Repair, Valve Replacement, Median Sternotomy, 04/09/2025

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My Specialities &
Clinical Interests

My heart surgery specialties include:

  • Complex cardiac disease
  • Heart transplantation
  • Lung transplantation

In addition, I have research and clinical interests specific to:

  • Clinical outcomes improvement research
  • Heart failure, heart transplantation and mechanical assist devices
  • Lung transplantation

Education, Training & Certificates

Dr. Michael Tong, heart surgeon, graduated from McGill University Faculty of Medicine in 2006.

After medical school, Dr. Tong completed a General Surgery Residency at University of Western Ontario in 2006 and a Cardiac Surgery Residency at Western Ontario Hospital in 2012.

Dr. Tong is board-certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in cardiac surgery. Dr. Tong is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

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with Dr. Michael Tong, MD

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The office of Dr. Tong is located at 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44195. To get driving directions to this office, please click the map below.



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Page last updated: July 16, 2025