Vijaiganesh Nagarajan, MD, FACP, FACC, FSCAI, RPVI
CardiologyInterventional Cardiology
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adult 18-65
- Senior 65+
Languages
- English
In-Network Plans
View All Accepted Plans (126)Gender
MaleAbout Vijaiganesh Nagarajan
Professional Statement
Dr. Vijaiganesh Nagarajan, known as Dr. VJ, is a board-certified interventional cardiologist providing expert care at our Telfair clinic in Sugar Land, TX. He brings extensive clinical experience and a strong commitment to patient-centered care, supported by multiple board certifications in cardiology, echocardiography, nuclear cardiology, and RPVI.
In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. VJ serves as an Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Texas, Houston, where he is actively involved in educating and mentoring the next generation of physicians. His dedication to excellence in teaching has been recognized with several awards, including the Student Teaching Award and the Mulholland Resident and Fellow Teaching Award.
Dr. VJ has received accolades for his clinical skills and compassionate approach, including the Clinical Skills and Scholarship Best Resident Award and the Humanitarian Resident Award. He is also a dedicated medical researcher with over 25 peer-reviewed publications, multiple book chapters, and recognition from organizations such as the American Heart Association, which honored him with the Young Investigator Award.
An active member of the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology, Dr. VJ remains at the forefront of cardiology by integrating emerging technologies, including generative AI, to advance patient care. His work reflects a deep commitment to innovation, education, and delivering the highest standards of cardiovascular care.
Clinical Interests
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Atherosclerosis
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Cardiac Angina
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Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
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Coronary Artery Disease
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Myocardial Infarction (MI)
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Tricuspid Stenosis
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Tricuspid Valve Disease
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Cardiac Ablation
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Coronary Angiography
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Coronary Angioplasty
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Coronary Artery Stent Placement
Locations
- CLS Health Cardiologists — Sugar Land
- 14100 Southwest Freeway, Suite 500, Sugar Land, TX 77478
- Get Directions
- phone: 832-509-4620
- fax: 281-532-8504
- CLS Health Cardiologists — Katy Cinco Ranch
- 23501 Cinco Ranch Boulevard, Suite G205, Katy, TX 77494
- Get Directions
- phone: 346-271-9688
- fax: 346-273-1489
Expertise
Education
- Internal Medicine Residency: John Stroger Hospital of Cook County, Internal Medicine , 2010
- Medical School: Thanjavur Medical College Dr M.G.R. Medical University, Internal Medicine , 2003
Insurance
- Aetna : Aetna Choice POS II
- Aetna : Aetna Medicare Advantage Plans
- Aetna : Aetna Open Access Elect Choice
- Aetna : Elect Choice
- Aetna : Managed Choice
- Aetna : Open Access Select
- Aetna : Open Choice PPO
- Ambetter Superior Health : Superior Ambetter Core (Complete, Clear, Focused, Standard Silver and Gold)
- Ambetter Superior Health : Superior Ambetter Value (Clear Value Silver, Focused Value Silver, CMS Standard Silver & Gold Value, Everyday Value Gold)
- Ambetter Superior Health : Superior Ambetter Virtual (Ambetter Virtual Access Silver, CMS Standard Virtual Access Basic Silver, Ambetter Virtual Access Gold)
- Ambetter Superior Health : Superior Health Plan MAPD (Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug)
- Ambetter Superior Health : Superior Health Plan Medicare
- Ambetter Superior Health : Superior Health Plan MMP Medicare
- Beechstreet PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield : BCBS MyBlue Health (Marketplace)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield : Blue Choice PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield : Blue Essentials
- Blue Cross Blue Shield : Blue Essentials Access
- Blue Cross Blue Shield : Consumer Directed HealthSelect in Area
- Blue Cross Blue Shield : HealthSelect
- Blue Cross Blue Shield : HealthSelect of Texas In Area
- Blue Cross Blue Shield : HealthSelect of Texas Out of State
- Blue Cross Blue Shield : HealthSelect Secondary 65+
- Blue Cross Blue Shield : Medicaid (CHIP, STAR)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield : Medicare Advantage (HMO, PPO)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield : Medicare Advantage HMO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield : Medicare Advantage PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield : POS
- Blue Cross Blue Shield : Traditional/Par Plan
- Blue Cross Blue Shield : TRS-Active Care
- Blue Cross Blue Shield : TRS-Care Standard
- Brazoria County Employees – Aetna TPA Brazoria County Employees
- Carnival Cruise Lines PPO
- Community Health Choice : Dual-Special Needs Plan (D-SNP)
- Community Health Choice : Marketplace
- Community Health Choice : Medicaid (CHIP, STAR)
- Community Health Choice : Medicare Advantage
- Community Health Choice : Premier
- Curative/First Health
- Devoted Health
- Entrust/90 Degree Benefits
- Envolve Benefit Options Vision-PPO, HMO
- First Health
- First health PPO
- First Health Workers’ Comp
- Galaxy Health Network
- Healthsmart Payors Organization
- HealthSmart Preferred Care
- HealthSmart Preferred Care Accel
- HealthSmart Preferred Care PPO
- Humana : ChoiceCare PPO
- Humana : EPO, HMO, PPO Plans
- Humana : HMO Premier
- Humana : Human Gold Plus - Medicare Advantage HMO & Special Needs Plan
- Humana : Humana Gold Choice - Medicare Advantage Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plan
- Humana : HumanaChoice - Medicare Advantage PPO plan
- Humana : Medicare
- Humana : Military (TRICARE South Region Military Health Plan)
- Humana : POS - including Choice POS, National POS Open Access/Plus and Preferred POS Open Access.
- Medicare Traditional
- Memorial Hermann Health Solutions Commercial and Medicare
- Molina Healthcare
- Molina Healthcare Marketplace
- Molina Healthcare Medicaid (STAR)
- Molina Healthcare Medicare Advantage
- Molina Medicare Complete Care HMO SNP
- Multiplan
- Multiplan AllyAlign Health
- Multiplan American Health Plans
- multiplan Auto & Worker's Comp
- Multiplan Florida Complete Care
- Multiplan Gold Kidney Health Plan
- Multiplan Imperial Health
- Multiplan Independent Health
- Multiplan Kaiser Foundation Health Plan (Colorado & Washington)
- Multiplan Mass Advantage
- Multiplan Medicare Advantage
- Multiplan PPO
- Multiplan Presbyterian Health Plan
- Multiplan PriorityHealth
- Multiplan Provider Partners
- Multiplan SCAN
- Multiplan UCare
- Multiplan Vantage Health Plan
- Multiplan Verda Healthcare
- Multiplan Zing Health
- Texas Children's Health Plans
- Three Rivers
- Tricare (Humana) PPO/Prime
- United Healthcare : AARP
- United Healthcare : C-SNP
- United Healthcare : Care Improvement Plus
- United Healthcare : Charter
- United Healthcare : Choice
- United Healthcare : Commercial, HMO, POS, EPO and PPO Plans
- United Healthcare : D-SNP
- United Healthcare : Doctors Plan
- United Healthcare : Erickson Advantage
- United Healthcare : ERS Medicare Advantage
- United Healthcare : Freedon
- United Healthcare : Heritage
- United Healthcare : I-SNP
- United Healthcare : Indemnity
- United Healthcare : Medicaid (CHIP, STAR)
- United Healthcare : Medicare Advantage
- United Healthcare : Navigate
- United Healthcare : Nexus ACO
- United Healthcare : Options PPO
- United Healthcare : Passport Connect
- United Healthcare : Select
- United Healthcare : TRS-Care Medicare Advantage
- United Healthcare : United Healthcare Medicare Complete
- United Healthcare : UnitedHealthcare Chronic Complete
- United Healthcare : UnitedHealthcare Dual Complete
- United Healthcare : UnitedHealthcare Group Medicare Advantage PPO
- United Healthcare : Wellmed
- United Healthcare : Wellmed Dual SNP Focus
- United Healthcare : Wellmed Medicare Advantage Focus
- US Family Health Plan
- VA Community Cares Network CCN
- Wellcare
- Wellpoint (Amerigroup) : C-SNP
- Wellpoint (Amerigroup) : D-SNP
- Wellpoint (Amerigroup) : I-SNP
- Wellpoint (Amerigroup) : Medicare Advantage
- Wellpoint (Amerigroup) : Medicare Advantage HMO
Ratings & Reviews
4.6 out of 5
19 ratings, reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/26/2025
Beautiful new facility. The office is beautiful. Dr. VJ and his staff are very professional, caring, and informative. I would highly recommend Dr. VJ to anyone who has cardiac issues or needs. He is by far the best cardiologist I have ever seen or met. I brought my mother to him and he has made such a difference in her health. I know that the Lord has dropped a angel in our lives when he gave us Dr.VJ He is the best.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/22/2025
Excellent diagnosis of Doctor. Staff members are very professional. Great office atmosphere.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/29/2025
Everyone was very professional. Even though they are transitioning between offices and under construction. Especially The assistance Marie and Merlin, I greatly appreciate your professionalism and kindness.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/22/2025
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/23/2025
Every one I interfaced with very knowledgeable and professional Dr VJ was exceptional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/9/2025
Dr VJ is a great cardiologist. Knows what he's doing and very personable. Makes you feel at ease for sure
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/19/2025
Excelente , muy profecional todo el personal, la atención del doctor es la mejor que he recibido , gracias por tanta dedicación , son 5 estrellas en todos los aspectos, muchas gracias
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/5/2025
EXCELLENT! 1st time there, but need to go back for check ups. Great Dr and staff!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/1/2025
The best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/2/2025
Dr VJ and his team are very informative, attentive to my needs, and concerned for my health. I highly recommend them to anyone.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/29/2025
All around great experience. Staff and dr are exceptional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/20/2025
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/30/2025
Excelente trato, rapidez, me encantó, uno va enfermo y con esa atención se siente mejor. Excelente la enfermera merlin y el medico
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/2/2025
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/16/2025
Great Dr. and personnel. Very attentive to patients.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/15/2025
very good doctor I recommend him
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/2/2025
I have worked with Dr VJ in the past. He is not only a great Cardiologist, he is a great person. He was always kind and patient with our patients. So when my mom needed a Cardiologist I took her to see Dr VJ. As always he took his time with her and answered all of her questions. Thank you Dr VJ.