Anjani Sinha
Anjani Sinha is an American orthopaedic surgeon and diplomat who has been the United States Ambassador to Singapore since 2025.
Early life and education
Sinha was born in India. He attended MGM Medical School and Delhi University. He immigrated to the US in 1977 and worked in sports medicine.Career
US Ambassador to Singapore
Sinha was nominated by President Donald Trump in March 2025.On July 9, 2025, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee held a confirmation hearing for Sinha. During the hearing, he was criticized by Senator Tammy Duckworth as "unqualified" for his responses to questions about Singapore, its relationship with the United States, and its role within ASEAN.
Videos from Sinha's confirmation hearing were widely covered by Southeast Asian newspapers.
On October 7, his appointment as ambassador was confirmed by a 51-47 simple majority in an en bloc vote. He arrived to Singapore on November 6 and he presented his credentials to President of Singapore on November 17, 2025.
Personal life
He is married to Kiki Sinha, an Indian-born retired anesthesiologist who works at New York University. They have two children and three grandchildren.Dr Sinha, who has practised in New York and Florida, is believed to be close to the Trump family. The new ambassador is believed to be a member of the Trump International Golf Club in South Florida.