Pediatric Neurologist Sreenath Thati Ganganna, MD Recognized as 2026 Castle Connolly Top Doctor

Dr. Sreenath Thati Ganganna has been named a 2026 Castle Connolly Top Doctor, marking the third year he has received this esteemed designation. Only 7 percent of the nation's licensed physicians are chosen each year as Castle Connolly Top Doctors for their specialties in their regions. This recognition matters because it identifies exceptional medical professionals through a rigorous peer-nominated selection process, helping patients and families identify highly qualified specialists for complex neurological conditions.

Dr. Thati Ganganna is a pediatric neurologist and epileptologist with the University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital, which is recognized as a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. As a Clinical Associate Professor and the Clinical Director of the Division of Neurology, he provides specialized care to pediatric neurology patients across the region. His clinical interests focus on the management of drug-resistant epilepsy, including presurgical evaluation, neurostimulation therapies—such as Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS), Responsive Neurostimulation (RNS), and Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)—as well as ketogenic dietary therapies. This expertise is particularly important for children with intractable seizures who have limited treatment options and require highly specialized care.

The University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital offers extensive practice features that support Dr. Thati Ganganna's work, including an on-site pediatric epilepsy monitoring unit, an EEG laboratory, and advanced neuroimaging suites, with close collaboration alongside a highly specialized pediatric neurosurgery team. These facilities allow for seamless coordination between diagnostic testing and clinical consultation, which is crucial for effective epilepsy management. The hospital's recognition as a Top Hospital further validates the quality of care available to patients in the region.

Beyond his clinical duties, Dr. Thati Ganganna serves as the Director of the Epilepsy Fellowship program, where he leads the training of future specialists. This role is significant because it addresses the ongoing need for qualified epileptologists to care for the growing number of patients with complex seizure disorders. His academic contributions include publications in journals such as Stroke, Epilepsy & Behavior Case Reports, Clinical Pediatrics, and the European Journal of Paediatric Neurology. He also serves as an Associate Editor for the Epilepsy section of the Journal of Child Neurology, contributing to the advancement of knowledge in his field.

The Castle Connolly selection process involves nominations by peer physicians and review by the physician-led Castle Connolly research team. Doctors do not and cannot pay to be selected as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor, ensuring the integrity of the recognition. Castle Connolly publishes its Top Doctors list at https://www.castleconnolly.com and in a variety of print and online partner publications. The selection criteria include medical education, training, hospital appointments, and disciplinary histories, providing patients with reliable information when seeking specialized medical care.

This recognition highlights the importance of specialized pediatric neurology care, particularly for conditions like drug-resistant epilepsy that require advanced treatment approaches and multidisciplinary collaboration. For families dealing with complex neurological conditions in children, identifying Top Doctors through resources like Castle Connolly can help connect them with physicians who have demonstrated excellence in their field through peer recognition and rigorous evaluation standards.