Dr. Vijaiganesh Nagarajan, also known as Dr. VJ, is a renowned interventional cardiologist and a pioneering entrepreneur in the field of ‘AI in healthcare’. He is the founder and CEO of iAnswer Inc. and a stealth startup, an innovative company that uses cutting-edge AI technology to transform medical practices. Dr. Nagarajan is currently affiliated with CLS Health and Memorial Hermann Hospitals in Houston, Texas, and holds an impressive array of qualifications, including MBBS, MRCP (UK), FACP, FACC, FSCAI, and RPVI. He is board-certified in cardiology, interventional cardiology, internal medicine, echocardiography, nuclear medicine, vascular medicine and American Board of Artificial Intelligence in Medicine.

In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Nagarajan has held significant academic roles, such as Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Texas, Houston, and Chief Interventional Fellow at the University of Texas, Galveston. He has authored over 25 peer-reviewed publications and has been honored with prestigious awards, including the American Heart Association’s Young Investigator Award.

Dr. Nagarajan is passionate about teaching and has been awarded multiple honors for his educational contributions, including the ‘Student Teaching Award’ and ‘Humanitarian Resident Award.’ His commitment to advancing medical knowledge is reflected in his active involvement in ongoing research projects and his dedication to mentoring medical students and residents. He is also an avid proponent of technological innovation in healthcare, particularly in leveraging generative AI to improve patient care.

With his dual focus on clinical excellence and AI entrepreneurship, Dr. Nagarajan is a trailblazer in integrating artificial intelligence into healthcare, driving advancements that promise to shape the future of medicine.