

Neurology
Natalia Murinova, M.D.
Board certified physician, director of the UW Medicine Headache Center and UW associate professor of Neurology
Natalia Murinova, M.D., M.H.A., is a board-certified neurologist specializing in headache medicine, serving as director of the UW Medicine Headache Center and UW associate professor of Neurology. She focuses primarily on treating migraines, all headaches including cluster and tension types, and facial pain, with extensive experience in these conditions compared to peers. Dr. Murinova manages complex, chronic headache cases in adult patients, including those with treatment-resistant migraines, at
35+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Neurology (ABPN)
- Headache Medicine (UCNS)
- Internal Medicine
- Addiction Medicine (ABPM)
Education & Training
- University Komenskeho / Medical College — M.D., 1991
- University of Washington School of Medicine — Residency, Neurology, 2001-2006
- Henry Ford Hospital — Residency, Internal Medicine, 1998-2001
- Henry Ford Hospital — Internship, Internal Medicine
- University of Washington — M.H.A.
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2017-2026 (10 years)
2022-2025 (4 years)
Recognition & Leadership
Leadership Roles
- Director, UW Medicine Headache Center
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- UW Medical Center-Montlake
Languages
English, French, Russian, Slovak
Experience
35+ years in practice