James Hubbard, APRN, AGACNP-BC

Meet James Hubbard, APRN, AGACNP-BC

Bringing Advanced Acute-Care Expertise to Cardiac Electrophysiology in East Texas

As an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner and longtime cardiovascular clinician, James Hubbard, AGACNP-BC brings over two decades of critical care, cardiac, respiratory and procedural experience to Electrophysiology in Tyler, Texas. His clinical foundation was built within CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances, where he served in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit, Interventional Radiology and high-acuity critical care environments before advancing into the nurse practitioner role. A Tyler-based clinician with deep roots in the local healthcare community, James has cared for East Texas patients throughout much of his career and understands the importance of providing expert heart care close to home.

Career at a Glance

• More than 15 years of progressive critical care and cardiovascular healthcare experience.
• Extensive experience caring for patients undergoing CABG, valve procedures, TAVR, STEMI recovery and complex cardiovascular interventions.

Clinical Role and Leadership

James joins CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic after a career spent caring for some of the most medically complex cardiovascular patients in East Texas. His experience spans structural heart disease, advanced heart failure management, invasive hemodynamic monitoring, procedural sedation, temporary pacing and multidisciplinary critical care. Having worked across multiple high-acuity hospital settings, he brings a systems-based perspective that helps coordinate care between electrophysiologists, cardiologists, hospital teams and patients navigating heart rhythm disorders.

He provides specialized care for conditions such as:

• Atrial fibrillation (AFib)
• Cardiac arrhythmias and irregular heart rhythms
• Syncope (fainting episodes)
• Pacemaker-related heart rhythm conditions
• Implantable cardiac device management
• Heart failure and complex cardiovascular conditions associated with rhythm disorders

What You Can Expect from Care with James Hubbard

Patients can expect a clinician who combines advanced critical care knowledge with thoughtful communication and careful clinical assessment. Throughout his career, James has worked in environments where every decision matters, from cardiac intensive care recovery to complex interventional procedures. His background reflects a commitment to understanding the complete picture of a patient's health and working collaboratively with specialists to develop individualized treatment plans.

You can expect:

• A thorough evaluation of your symptoms and cardiovascular history
• Evidence-based recommendations grounded in acute and cardiovascular care
• Close collaboration with your cardiology and electrophysiology team
• Clear explanations about testing, treatment options and next steps
• A patient-centered approach focused on safety, education and long-term heart health

Advanced Diagnostic Care

James's clinical background includes extensive exposure to advanced cardiovascular technologies and procedures. His experience encompasses invasive hemodynamic monitoring, temporary cardiac pacing, advanced ventilatory support, structural heart evaluation, TAVR patient management, heart failure care and procedural sedation for complex interventions. He has also supported patients undergoing neurovascular, pulmonary, peripheral vascular, and cardiopulmonary procedures, providing a broad understanding of complex cardiovascular disease management.

Through CHRISTUS Electrophysiology, patients have access to advanced diagnostics and therapies for heart rhythm disorders, including cardiac rhythm monitoring, electrophysiology studies, pacemaker and implantable cardiac defibrillator (ICD) management, cardiac resynchronization therapy, cardioversion and catheter-based arrhythmia treatments.