Danville, Pa.-based Geisinger promoted Dr. Pugazhendhi Vijayaraman to chief of clinical electrophysiology.
In his new role, Dr. Vijayaraman will oversee the integration and growth of heart-rhythm disorder services across the health system, Geisinger said in an Oct. 13 release. He specializes in cardiac electrophysiology, cardiac ablation and cardiac device implantation.
Dr. Vijayaraman is renowned for his research and expertise in conduction system pacing, which stimulates the heart's natural electrical conduction system to correct rhythm disorders, according to the release. He will continue to serve as director of electrophysiology labs for Geisinger’s northeast region and program director of Geisinger’s clinical cardiac electrophysiology fellowship.