Dr. Sreenath Thati Ganganna has been named a 2026 Castle Connolly Top Doctor, marking the third consecutive year he has received this prestigious designation. The recognition places him among an elite group of physicians, as only 7 percent of the nation's licensed physicians are selected each year as Castle Connolly Top Doctors for their specialties in their respective regions.
This distinction matters because it highlights exceptional medical expertise that directly impacts vulnerable patient populations. Dr. Thati Ganganna serves as a pediatric neurologist and epileptologist at the University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital, which itself is recognized as a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. As Clinical Associate Professor and Clinical Director of the Division of Neurology, he provides specialized care to pediatric neurology patients across the region, evaluating and treating a wide range of primary neurological conditions in infants, children, and adolescents.
The significance of this recognition extends beyond individual achievement to reflect the quality of specialized pediatric care available to families. Dr. Thati Ganganna's 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. His commitment to helping children with intractable seizures and supporting their families through the challenges of achieving the best possible quality of life represents a critical service for patients who often have limited treatment options.
The University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital offers extensive practice features that enhance patient care, 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, creating an integrated approach to complex neurological conditions.
Dr. Thati Ganganna's extensive education and training include a pediatric residency at the University College of Medical Sciences in Delhi, India, followed by a second pediatric residency at Brookdale Hospital and Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York. He completed a fellowship in child neurology at Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital, University Hospitals & Case Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio. Furthermore, he completed two additional fellowships at the University of Michigan Health System in Ann Arbor, Michigan: one in epilepsy and a second in clinical neurophysiology with a focus on EEG. He holds board certifications from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology, as well as in the subspecialty of Epilepsy.
Beyond his clinical duties, Dr. Thati Ganganna serves as the Director of the Epilepsy Fellowship program, where he leads the training of future specialists. 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.
The Castle Connolly selection process adds credibility to this recognition, as Top Doctors are nominated by peer physicians and selected by the physician-led Castle Connolly research team. Castle Connolly publishes its Top Doctors list at https://castleconnolly.com and in a variety of print and online partner publications. Nominations are open to all board-certified MDs, DOs, and DPMs, with the Castle Connolly team choosing honorees based on nominee criteria that includes their medical education, training, hospital appointments, and disciplinary histories. Importantly, doctors do not and cannot pay to be selected as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor, ensuring the integrity of the recognition process.
For families seeking specialized neurological care for children, particularly those dealing with complex conditions like drug-resistant epilepsy, this recognition serves as an important indicator of medical excellence and commitment to patient-centered care. The combination of individual physician recognition and institutional resources at University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital creates a comprehensive care environment for pediatric patients with neurological disorders.
