Dr Jitendra Vohra

Dr Jitendra Vohra is a highly distinguished Cardiologist and Electrophysiologist based in South Yarra, Australia. With a career marked by pioneering achievements in cardiovascular medicine, Dr Vohra is widely recognised for his expertise in managing complex heart rhythm disorders and cardiac genetic conditions. He has dedicated his professional life to advancing the field of cardiology, introducing innovative treatments and diagnostic techniques that have significantly improved patient outcomes. His reassuring and patient-centred approach ensures that individuals receive comprehensive, state-of-the-art care tailored to their unique cardiovascular needs.

Throughout his illustrious career, Dr Vohra has been at the forefront of cardiac electrophysiology. He pioneered the establishment of specialised electrophysiology services in Victoria and was instrumental in introducing radiofrequency ablation for cardiac arrhythmias. Notably, he was the first Cardiologist to implant an automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) in Australia, establishing a dedicated clinic to support patients with these life-saving devices. His clinical interests also encompass genetic heart diseases, electrocardiography (ECG) interpretation, and the management of inherited disorders of cardiac rhythm. For his outstanding contributions to medicine and cardiology, he was appointed as a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) and has received a prestigious Lifetime Achievement award from a major metropolitan health service.

Dr Vohra completed his undergraduate medical education, obtaining his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), as well as his Doctor of Medicine (MD), from Mumbai, India. He subsequently travelled to the United Kingdom to complete his advanced postgraduate training before relocating to Australia. Dr Vohra holds several prestigious professional fellowships, including Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP), Fellowship of the American College of Cardiology (FACC), and Fellowship of the Heart Rhythm Society (FHRS). In addition to his clinical practice, he holds an academic appointment as a Clinical Professor of Medicine at a prominent university, where he remains actively involved in research, teaching, and mentoring the next generation of medical professionals.