Sreenath Thati Ganganna, MD, a pediatric neurologist and epileptologist at the University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital, has been named a 2026 Castle Connolly Top Doctor, marking the third consecutive year he has received this prestigious designation. Only 7 percent of licensed physicians nationwide are selected annually as Castle Connolly Top Doctors for their specialties in their regions, making this recognition a significant indicator of peer-reviewed excellence.
Dr. Thati Ganganna serves as a Clinical Associate Professor and Clinical Director of the Division of Neurology at the University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital, which is itself recognized as a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. His clinical focus includes evaluating and treating a wide range of primary neurological conditions in infants, children, and adolescents, with particular expertise in managing drug-resistant epilepsy. He employs advanced therapies such as Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS), Responsive Neurostimulation (RNS), Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS), and ketogenic dietary therapies, aiming to help children with intractable seizures and support their families in achieving the best possible quality of life.
The University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital provides extensive resources for pediatric neurology care, including an on-site pediatric epilepsy monitoring unit, an EEG laboratory, and advanced neuroimaging suites, all in close collaboration with a specialized pediatric neurosurgery team. These facilities enable seamless coordination between diagnostic testing and clinical consultation, enhancing patient outcomes.
Dr. Thati Ganganna's extensive education and training began with 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, and two additional fellowships at the University of Michigan Health System in Ann Arbor, Michigan: one in epilepsy and another 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 clinical duties, Dr. Thati Ganganna serves as Director of the Epilepsy Fellowship program, leading 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, and he serves as an Associate Editor for the Epilepsy section of the Journal of Child Neurology.
Top Doctors are nominated by peer physicians and selected by the physician-led Castle Connolly research team, ensuring that the honor reflects professional recognition rather than self-promotion. As stated by Castle Connolly, doctors do not and cannot pay to be selected, reinforcing the integrity of the designation. This recognition underscores Dr. Thati Ganganna's dedication to advancing pediatric neurology and improving care for children with epilepsy and other neurological disorders.
