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. This marks the third consecutive year he has received the designation, which is awarded to only 7 percent of licensed physicians nationwide based on peer nominations and rigorous selection criteria. The recognition underscores his contributions to pediatric neurology, particularly in the management of drug-resistant epilepsy.
Dr. Thati Ganganna serves as 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 presurgical evaluation for epilepsy surgery, neurostimulation therapies such as Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS), Responsive Neurostimulation (RNS), and Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS), as well as ketogenic dietary therapies. He is dedicated to helping children with intractable seizures and supporting their families.
The hospital's comprehensive epilepsy program features an on-site pediatric epilepsy monitoring unit, an EEG laboratory, and advanced neuroimaging suites, facilitating seamless coordination with a specialized pediatric neurosurgery team. This infrastructure enables comprehensive diagnostic testing and clinical consultation for complex cases.
Dr. Thati Ganganna's extensive training includes a pediatric residency at the University College of Medical Sciences in Delhi, India, and a second pediatric residency at Brookdale Hospital and Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York. He completed a child neurology fellowship at Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio, followed by two additional fellowships at the University of Michigan Health System—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 and in the subspecialty of Epilepsy.
Beyond clinical care, Dr. Thati Ganganna directs the Epilepsy Fellowship program at the University of Iowa, training future specialists. His research 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 Associate Editor for the Epilepsy section of the Journal of Child Neurology.
The Castle Connolly Top Doctor selection process involves peer nominations and evaluation by a physician-led research team. Honorees are chosen based on medical education, training, hospital appointments, and disciplinary histories. Doctors do not pay for selection. The full list is published at castleconnolly.com and in partner publications.
