Dr. Jigyasha Sinha

Dr Jigyasha Sinha is a Paediatric Neurologist in Kolkata with 16 years of experience in the diagnosis and treatment of childhood neurological disorders.

She currently serves as Consultant at NH Rabindranath Tagore International Institute of Cardiac Sciences, Mukundapur.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Jigyasha Sinha specialises in paediatric neurology, with focused expertise across epilepsy, leukodystrophies, movement disorders, and developmental neurological conditions.

Paediatric Epilepsy and Epileptology

She manages complex childhood epilepsies and seizure disorders through structured medical management and long-term follow-up.

Leukodystrophies

Dr Jigyasha treats leukodystrophies and hypomyelinating disorders, with global recognition for her work on Megalencephalic Leukoencephalopathy.

Paediatric Movement Disorders

She evaluates and manages movement disorders in children through detailed clinical assessment and targeted therapy.

Cerebral Palsy

Dr Sinha provides comprehensive care for children with cerebral palsy, including long-term neurological support.

Developmental Delay and Autism

She treats developmental delay and autism spectrum disorders through structured neurological evaluation and multidisciplinary care.

Professional Experience

Previous Affiliations

• Consultant, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital and Medical Research Institute, Andheri West, Mumbai
• Head of Paediatric Neurology, Institute of Neurosciences, Kolkata

Credentials and Qualifications

Educational Background

• MBBS from Manipal University, Karnataka, 2010
• MD in Paediatrics from MGM Institute of Health Sciences, Maharashtra, 2014
• Fellowship in Paediatric Neurology from Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College (LTMMC), Mumbai, 2015

She has also received advanced training in Paediatric Neurology and Epilepsy from the Netherlands.

Medical Registration: Karnataka Medical Council, Registration Number 88665, 2010

Research and Publications

Dr Jigyasha Sinha has authored multiple publications in reputed journals on hypomyelinating leukodystrophy, movement disorders, and febrile seizures, along with a book chapter on epilepsy management in The Handbook of Neuromodulation.

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