J. Vijay Jayachandran , MD, FACC, FHRS

Cardiac Electrophysiology, Director of Fort Worth Heart Rhythm Clinic

Special Procedures And Interests

Cardiac Ablation Procedures

  • Supraventricular & Ventricular Tachycardias , PVC, (SVT, VT)
  • Specialized Focus in the Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation (A Fib)
  • Specialized in Advanced Mapping and Ablation Techniques
  • Trans-septal catheterization
  • 3D Electromagnetic Mapping
  • Robotic Navigation Systems
  • Cryo Ablation and Intracardiac Echo/Ultrasound
  • LARIAT (left atrial appendage ligation)
  • Implantation of Pacemakers Defibrillators and Heart Failure Devices
  • Director, Fort Worth Heart Rhythm Clinic
  • Clinical Research Studies/ Protocols
  • Trans telephonic monitoring of implanted devices
  • Advanced remote monitoring systems for the diagnosis of cardiac arrhythmias
  • Point of care computerized anticoagulation clinic 
Licensure & Board Certifications
  • Current Texas Medical License
  • ECFMG Certification
  • Cardiovascular Disease Board Certification
  • Cardiac Electrophysiology Board Certification
Hospital Appointments
  • Baylor Scott and White All Saints Fort Worth
  • Baylor Scott and White Heart and Vascular Hospital
  • Heart and Vascular Surgical Center
  • Lake Granbury Medical Center
  • Medical City Fort Worth
  • Medical City Arlington
  • Methodist Mansfield
  • Texas Health Azle
  • Texas Health Fort Worth
  • Texas Health Heart and Vascular Arlington
  • Texas Health Huguley
  • Texas Health SW Fort Worth
Professional Memberships
  • Fellow, American College of Cardiology
  • Member, American Heart Association, Cardiovascular Council
  • Member, North American Society of Pacing and Electrophysiology
  • Fellow, Hearth Rhythm Society
Medical Education
  • Christian Medical College- University of Madras, Vellore, India, 1984-1989
  • Internship - University of Tennessee Medical Center, Internal Medicine, 1992-1993
  • Residency - Indiana University School of Medicine, Internal Medicine, 1993-1995
  • Fellowship - Krannert Institute of Cardiology at Indiana University School of Medicine, Cardiology, 1995-1997
  • Fellowship - Krannert Institute of Cardiology at Indiana University School of Medicine, Electrophysiology, 1997-1999
  • Fellowship - Krannert Institute of Cardiology at Indiana University School of Medicine, Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine, 1999-2003
Personal Interests

Outside of his work life Dr Jayachandran enjoys spending time with his wife, son at home and on travel

Other

ACLS Certified

Watch the video of Dr. Jayachandran on Good Morning Texas. Click Here Dr. Jayachandran moved to Fort Worth to join Fort Worth Heart from Indianapolis where he trained in Internal medicine, Cardiology, and Cardiac Electrophysiology training at the world renowned Krannert Institute of Cardiology, Indiana University School of Medicine. He remained on the faculty at the Indiana University School of Medicine for four years as Assistant Professor involved in clinical practice, teaching of cardiac fellows, and research in his field.

Dr. Jayachandran's philosophy is to provide world class, cutting edge cardiac therapy of heart rhythm problems right here in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. On a personal level, he believes in "family based" medicine- i.e. - do for your patients what you would for your own family.

Dr. Jayachandran maintains a comprehensive practice in this specialized field by continuing to be involved in academics, ongoing research, teaching, and involvement in the editorial review process for two of the most prestigious medical journals in his field. He continues to write invited Editorial comments in major journals in his field. ( See his Editorial in Heart Rhythm Journal: Jayachandran JV. "Fearfully and wonderfully made"…the Bundle of His. Heart Rhythm. 2021 Feb 5:S1547-5271(21)00107-7.To keep abreast of the latest developments in his field, he also participates in major national meetings in his field and has visited advanced cardiac labs around the world as an observer.

He is currently accepting new patients.