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James O'Hara

PA-C, DMSc
  • Electrophysiology

James O'Hara, PA-C is a board certified physician assistant who works in Virginia Heart’s Falls Church, Alexandria, Arlington and Fair Oaks offices. He also sees Virginia Heart patients at Inova Fairfax, Inova Alexandria and Inova Loudoun hospitals as well as at Virginia Hospital Center.

James earned his master’s degree in health studies from The George Washington University in Washington, DC, and attributes his interest in electrophysiology to his background in physics and his fascination with the conduction system. His goal is to help his patients obtain a better grasp of their arrhythmia issues and to educate them on heart health.

In his free time, James enjoys road racing, autocross, mile racing, jiu jitsu, medical mission trips and time spent with his dog, Piper.

Credentials

Education

  • Master of Science, Physician Assistant | George Washington University
  • Bachelor of Science, Clinical Management and Leadership | George Washington University

Certifications

  • Board Certified, Physician Assistant
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certified
  • Registered Rhythm Analysis Technician 
  • Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist
  • Registered Cardiographic Technician

Affiliations & Awards

Professional Associations

  • American Academy of Physician Assistants
  • Association of Physician Assistants in Cardiology
  • American College of Cardiology
  • Cardiovascular Credentialing International

Hospital Affiliations

  • Inova Fairfax Hospital
  • Inova Alexandria Hospital
  • Inova Fair Oaks Hospital
  • Virginia Hospital Center

Locations

Fairfax Office- Heart Rhythm Center

2901 Telestar Court
Suite 100
Falls Church, VA 22042

P: 703-208-9797
F: 703-591-0829

Alexandria Office

4825 Mark Center Drive
Suite 150
Alexandria, VA 22311

P: 703-621-4501
F: 703-751-1105

Arlington Office

1005 N. Glebe Road
Suite 750
Arlington, VA 22201

P: 703-621-4501
F: 703-516-4501