“My philosophy is to communicate openly with families and set realistic expectations. With a detailed history, we can come up with a plan that works for each individual patient based upon the most likely causes of their symptoms.”
Dr. Dranove is board certified in general pediatrics, pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition. He founded the neurogastroenterology and motility disorders program at Levine Children’s in 2009, focusing his practice on the diagnosis and treatment of refractory constipation and fecal incontinence, bowel management for colorectal motility disorders, neurogenic bowel, esophageal and aerodigestive motility disorders, gastrointestinal and nutritional management of children with complex medical problems and special medical needs.
He also specializes in GERD (Gastro-esophageal Reflux Disease) gastroparesis, cyclic vomiting syndrome and abdominal migraine, GI manifestations of mitochondrial disorders and dysautonomia, irritable bowel syndrome, functional dyspepsia, nausea and abdominal pain. Dr. Dranove works closely with his colleagues on PENFS (auricular electrical stimulator) for refractory functional GI symptoms. He also stays up to date on the latest treatments of inflammatory bowel disease and general GI topics.
He serves as the medical director of Endoscopy and Inpatient Gastroenterology Services and the Neurogastroenterology and Motility Program at Atrium Health Levine Children's Hospital. He also makes quarterly visits to Holey Angels Long Term Care Facility and coordinates GI care for their residents. Dr. Dranove has been recognized as a Charlotte Magazine Top Doctor annually since 2017.
He and his team collect, present and publish data from their Colorectal Disorders Program.
Dr. Dranove received his medical degree at the Medical College of Georgia and completed a residency at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. He completed a fellowship at Riley Children's Hospital.
Outside of work, he loves spending time with his wife and 2 daughters. He also enjoys playing and watching golf, Georgia Bulldogs Football and watching Chopped on the Food Network.
