Dr. Jigyasha Sinha

Dr Jigyasha Sinha is a Consultant Paediatric Neurologist and Epileptologist at the Rabindranath Tagore International Institute of Cardiac Sciences, Kolkata, with 16 years of experience managing complex neurological conditions in children.

She has trained in paediatric neurology and epilepsy in Mumbai and pursued advanced research in childhood white matter disorders in the Netherlands.

Families searching for a paediatric neurologist in Kolkata or a specialist in childhood epilepsy and leukodystrophy will find in Dr Sinha a clinician with deep sub-specialty expertise, including internationally recognised work on Megalencephalic Leukoencephalopathy (MLC), a rare white matter disorder with a disproportionately high case burden in India.

Qualifications and Credentials

Professional Experience

Dr Sinha has previously served as Consultant Paediatric Neurologist at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital and Medical Research Institute, Mumbai, leading the Department of Paediatric Neurology at the hospital's Centre for Children, and as Head and Consultant of Paediatric Neurology at the Institute of Neurosciences, Kolkata.

These leadership roles across two major cities reflect strong clinical authority in managing both outpatient and inpatient neurology cases.

Areas of Clinical Expertise

• Leukodystrophies, with particular expertise in Megalencephalic Leukoencephalopathy with Subcortical Cysts (MLC) and hypomyelination
• Paediatric Epilepsy and Epileptology, including complex and drug-resistant childhood epilepsies
• Paediatric Movement Disorders
• Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Developmental Delay
• Cerebral Palsy

Research and Publications

Dr Sinha has contributed to peer-reviewed literature and expert consensus panels in paediatric neurology:

• Hypomyelinating leukodystrophy and movement disorders, Annals of Movement Disorders
• AOCN Expert Committee (Jigyasha Sinha, Kolkata), Consensus Statement on the Diagnosis and Management of Febrile Seizures, Indian Pediatrics

Her inclusion as a named expert on the AOCN Expert Committee reflects the professional community's recognition of her standing in paediatric epilepsy management.

Her work on MLC, further developed during her white matter disorder research project in Amsterdam, reflects a sustained commitment to advancing diagnosis and treatment for this rare condition, particularly given its high prevalence among the Aggarwal community in India.

Book an Appointment

Dr Jigyasha Sinha is available for consultations at the Rabindranath Tagore International Institute of Cardiac Sciences, Kolkata. Families can book priority appointments, check consultation availability, and get information on fees conveniently through HexaHealth.