Himanga Chathurani Rasanjana Kalinga, MD

Dr. Himanga Kalinga began practicing as an Endocrinologist in 2024 and joined Mount Sinai in the same year. After earning her medical degree from the University of Kelaniya, Dr. Kalinga practiced in Sri Lanka for several years. She then moved to Staten Island to complete her residency in Internal Medicine with Richmond University Medical Center, followed by a fellowship in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism with SUNY Downstate Health Science University. During her residency and fellowship, Dr. Kalinga taught medical students at patient bedside and gave lectures on topics related to diabetes, thyroid disorders, and calcium metabolism disorders. Dr. Kalinga is certified by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates, as well as board certified in Internal Medicine and board eligible in Endocrinology by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

In her professional community, Dr. Kalinga is a member of the American Diabetes Association, the American College of Physicians, and the American Medical Association. Additionally, Dr. Kalinga's work has been published in peer-reviewed journals and she has given several poster presentations.

Dr. Kalinga is bilingual and can communicate with her patients in English and Sinhalese. When working with her patients, Dr. Kalinga prides herself on strong interpersonal connections, communication and organizational skills, and collaborative decision-making. She believes in a strong work ethic, being team oriented, and always accessible to her patients. Outside of her time in the office, Dr. Kalinga enjoys spending quality time with her family, gardening, volunteering, teaching, and traveling.