Dr. Salis Tager is a top cardiothoracic surgeon in Turkey with over 40 years of experience in complex heart and lung procedures. He is the founder and head of the Department for Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery at Acibadem Sistina Hospital, where he leads one of the most advanced cardiac units in the region. Known as one of the best and most respected cardiac surgeons internationally, Dr. Tager has trained across Europe and Israel in leading medical centers and has played key roles in education, research, and surgery innovations. His work spans mitral valve repair, coronary bypass surgery, and congenital heart defects, with a special interest in minimally invasive and robotic cardiac procedures.