Natalie Nabaty, MD

VA Intern

Natalie was born and raised in the Arizona valley, surrounded by indigo mountains and towering saguaros. Her academic interests include global neurology, medical humanism, and health equity. She completed her undergraduate studies in biology at Arizona State University, where she researched glioblastoma invasion pathways and synaptic protein expression in Alzheimer’s disease, marking her first neuroscience research experience. At the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix, she expanded her focus with projects on vascular aging, stroke, and elevated intracranial pressure headaches. Her research received the American Heart Association Student Scholarship in Cerebrovascular Disease and Stroke and was presented at national conferences such as the AHA International Stroke Conference and the American Headache Society.

Born to Assyrian parents who once sought asylum in the United States, Natalie integrates her heritage and commitment to justice into her work. She is dedicated to improving neurologic care access for displaced and underserved populations. As a medical student, she was president of the Physicians for Human Rights Asylum Clinic, led pro bono medical and psychiatric evaluations for asylum seekers, and organized trauma-informed care trainings with advocacy groups. She also coordinated sustainable global health initiatives in Northern Mexico. Most recently she traveled to Athens, working with NGOs like Medical Volunteers International, bringing access to medical care in refugee camps. 

Beyond research and advocacy, Natalie is passionate about narrative medicine and writing. She enjoys live music, the perfect weather in West LA, volleyball, and international travel.