HOD – Paediatric Nephrology, ICH Kolkata
Dr. Rajiv Sinha is a highly distinguished Paediatric Nephrologist with extensive global experience. As a UK board-certified specialist, he currently serves as the Professor and Head of Department of Paediatric Nephrology at the Institute of Child Health, Kolkata.
His career is defined by pioneering medical care, having established the first academic Paediatric Nephrology unit and training program in Eastern India. His practice focuses on providing evidence-based, compassionate care for children with complex renal conditions.
Dr. Sinha specializes in a wide array of advanced paediatric renal services, including Kidney Replacement Therapies, Paediatric Kidney Transplantation, and managing dysfunctional lower urinary tracts. His clinical expertise covers the treatment of Steroid-Resistant Nephrotic Syndrome, Lupus Nephritis, and Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). He further provides specialized care in managing acute kidney injury, congenital nephrotic syndrome, and rare tubular disorders
His track record vouches for his impeccable clinical acumen and dedication to research, with more than 200 publications in prestigious national and international peer-reviewed journals. As a Fellow of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (UK) and an International Society of Nephrology Educational Ambassador, he offers globally recognized guidance for patients facing high-risk renal circumstances.
Being a passionate educator, Dr. Sinha serves as an RCPCH (UK) examiner and a member of the specialist board in Paediatric Nephrology for the National Board of Examinations, India. He has successfully driven the initiation of specialized fellowships, fostering a team-oriented approach to medical excellence and mentoring the next generation of paediatric specialists.
Reviewer for multiple indexed journals and contributor to major textbooks.
Recipient of travel grants from IPNA, ESPN, and the American Society of Transplantation.
Driving the first Paediatric Nephrology fellowship in Eastern India.
Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, United Kingdom.
2002
Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, United Kingdom.
1999
University of Calcutta, India.
1994
University of Calcutta, India.
2014
2009
2007
Initiation of the first Fellowship in Paediatric Nephrology at the Institute of Child Health, Kolkata, accredited by the Indian Society of Paediatric Nephrology (ISPN).
Member of the RCPCH (UK) Specialty Question Writing Group (2008) and clinical tutor for advanced fellowships in paediatric nephrology.
Coordinator for National Paediatric Nephrology Workshops, including the 50th National PEDICON and specialized symposia on paediatric hypertension.
Development and implementation of the one-year fellowship curriculum under the aegis of the Indian Society of Paediatric Nephrology.
Travel fellowship from ESPN: 2015
Travel fellowship, International Paediatric Transplantation
Association: 2010
Travel fellowship, University of Miami, USA: 2009
Travel fellowship, European Society of Transplantation: 2008
Paediatric Nephrology travel bursary, British Association of
Nephrology: 2008
Travel fellowship, American Society of Transplantation: 2007
Member of the Academic Committee of the Indian Society of Paediatric Nephrology (ISPN)
International Society of Nephrology (ISN) Educational Ambassador
Fellow of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (FRCPCH), UK
Executive Body Member of the West Bengal Academy of Paediatrics (2020, 2021, 2022)
Specialist Board Member in Paediatric Nephrology for the National Board of Examinations, India
Member of the Indian Society of Nephrology (ISN) and European Society for Paediatric Nephrology (ESPN)
Member of the Special Project Sub-Committee for Disaster Management, IPNA
| Year | Publication Title | Journal | Dr. Sinha's Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Single vs. double dose of rituximab for steroid-dependent nephrotic syndrome: a randomized controlled trial | Pediatr Nephrol | Lead Investigator & Corresponding Author |
| 2023 | Presentation and outcome of paediatric lupus nephritis in Eastern India | Lupus | Senior Research Supervisor |
| 2021 | Use of rituximab in paediatric nephrology | Arch Dis Child | Expert Subject Reviewer |
| 2017 | Prolonged intermittent renal replacement therapy in children | Pediatr Nephrol | Primary Researcher |
| 2013 | Paediatric Chronic Kidney Disease (Chapter 57) | IAP Textbook | Contributing Book Author |
| 2009 | Ten-year follow-up of children after acute renal failure | Nephrol Dial Trans | Lead Clinical Researcher |
UK board certified Paediatric Nephrologist
Established first academic Paediatric Nephrology unit and started first training programme in Paediatric Nephrology in Eastern India
Fellow of IAP & ISN
Recipient of multiple travel grants from ISN, IPNA, BAPN, ESPN and ASN
Member of ISPN, IPNA, BSPN, ISN, ESPN , RCPCH
International Society of Nephrology Educational Ambassador
RCPCH (UK) examiner
Received honorary membership of National Board of Medical Sciences, India
Reviewer of multiple indexed journals
More than 200 publications in both National and International peer reviewed journals
Contributed multiple book chapters
Member of Academic Committee – Indian Society of Paediatric Nephrology
International Pediatric Transplant Association – mentor for publications
International Paediatric Nephrology Association – member of the special project sub-committee – Disaster management
Scientific Chairperson – ISPNCON 2016
Organising Secretary – ISPNCON, 2023
West Bengal Academy of Paediatrics – executive body member – 2020,2021,2022
Specialist board members in Paediatric Nephrology of National Board of Examinations, India