Recognition & Excellence
Hawaii Pacific Neuroscience Physicians Named 2026 Castle Connolly Top Doctors
Four specialists at Hawaii Pacific Neuroscience — along with the center itself — have earned a place among the nation’s most recognized physicians and practices, with Castle Connolly designating them 2026 Top Doctors.
A Distinction Earned by Only 7% of U.S. Physicians
Castle Connolly Top Doctors is one of the most respected physician recognition programs in the United States. Selected through a rigorous peer-nomination process and reviewed by a physician-led research team, honorees represent the top 7 percent of all practicing physicians in the country. The designation reflects not only clinical expertise but also the interpersonal qualities that define truly patient-centered care.
We are proud to share that four physicians from Hawaii Pacific Neuroscience have been named 2026 Castle Connolly Top Doctors:
Nicholas Anderson, MD
Sleep Medicine
Darren Dugas, MD
Neurology
Natalia Gonzalez, MD
Neurology
Kore Kai Liow, MD
Neurology
Recognized as a Center of Excellence
Beyond individual physician honors, Hawaii Pacific Neuroscience at the St. Francis Healthcare System Liliha Campus has been designated a Castle Connolly Center of Excellence — an institutional recognition reserved for practices that demonstrate a consistently high concentration of Top Doctor honorees, exceptional collaborative care, and outstanding patient outcomes.
This designation reflects the center’s commitment to advancing neurological care across the Hawaiian Islands — from complex neuromuscular disease management to sleep medicine and beyond.
About Castle Connolly Top Doctors
Castle Connolly Top Doctors are peer-nominated and thoroughly vetted by a physician-led research team. Honorees are selected from among the top 7% of all U.S. practicing physicians and are recognized for excellence in both clinical care and interpersonal skills. Learn more at castleconnolly.com.
Please join us in congratulating Dr. Nicholas Anderson, Dr. Darren Dugas, Dr. Natalia Gonzalez, and Dr. Kore Kai Liow on this well-deserved recognition. Their dedication to the patients and communities of Hawaii is what makes this honor meaningful.
Hawaii Pacific Neuroscience · St. Francis Healthcare System, Liliha Campus · 2026
