Team

Richard D. Batson, ND, MSc. (Endocrinology), Dipl.(Endo)

Cofounder, Executive Director, Clinician, Director of Forensics, Forensic Consultant & Expert Witness

Richard D. Batson is the executive director and co-founder of Neurevolution Medicine, PLLC. His clinical practice focuses on traumatic brain injury evaluation and rehabilitation with a specialization in traumatic brain injury-related pituitary dysfunction.

Dr. Batson completed his Master of Science in Clinical Endocrinology with distinction with a postgraduate dissertation in the area of post-traumatic hypopituitarism (PTHP), also referred to as TBI-related neuroendocrine dysfunction, or TBI-related pituitary dysfunction. PTHP is a group of endocrine disorders that evolve in some individuals following traumatic brain injury and results in select or multiple hormonal deficiencies. He works clinically with the TBI population with a focus on evaluation and treatment of PTHP.

In addition, Dr. Batson is a member of the Brain Injury Associated Fatigue and Altered Cognition (BIAFAC) research group at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) which conducts research on the connection between traumatic brain injury, growth hormone dysregulation, and the gut microbiome. He is also a research investigator, and the director of neurotrauma education for the NIH-funded Neurotrauma Evidence Synthesis Training (NEST) at Helfgott Research Institute. He is president and founder of the Endocrine Brain Injury Research Alliance, SPC, a social purpose corporation dedicated to exploring the long-term consequences and outcomes of traumatic brain injury, including the neuroendocrine sequelae of brain injury, as well as the best available treatments and methods of rehabilitation.

His areas of research and publications include, but are not limited to:

In addition, he is an adjunct peer-reviewer for Biofactors, Cardiovascular Endocrinology & Metabolism, Current Medical Research & Opinion, Diabetes Therapy, Endocrine Practice, Endocrine Reviews, European Journal of Endocrinology, Growth Hormone & IGF-1 Research, Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, Journal of Clinical Medicine, Journal of the Endocrine Society, and Pituitary and has also been an invited peer-reviewer for the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease.

*Dr. Batson does not prescribe hormonal therapies for anti-aging , cosmetic purposes, or for athletic performance.

Cyrus Raji, MD, PhD | Neuroradiology

Scientific Advisor, Forensic Consultant & Expert Witness

Cyrus A. Raji, MD, PhD is a tenured associate professor of radiology and neurology as well as a principal investigator in the Neuroimaging Labs Research Center at Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology (MIR), the academic radiology department of Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. In addition, he directs the Raji Brain Health Imaging Lab. Additionally, he serves as director of Neuromagnetic Resonance Imaging at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and as associate director of the diagnostic radiology residency research track.

Dr. Raji obtained his MD and PhD degrees from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine where he was part of pioneering work on the application of amyloid imaging in Alzheimer’s disease. He then did his internship at UPMC-Mercy Hospital before doing a four-year diagnostic radiology residency at UCLA Medical Center where his research won the Radiological Society of North America Roentgen Award for Outstanding Radiological Research. He then completed a two year Neuroradiology fellowship at UCSF that included an NIH funded research year on diffusion MRI in traumatic brain injury.

Dr. Raji is board-certified in diagnostic radiology and neuroradiology with research interests focusing on modifiable risk factors for dementia and the role of advanced neuroimaging in quantitatively tracking related brain changes and identifying traumatic brain injury. He has published over 100 peer-reviewed articles on advanced neuroimaging, including in traumatic brain injury and has been cited over 6,000 times. His NIH funded research has been featured multiple media outlets including CNN, Fox News, the New York Times and USA Today. Dr. Raji is also recognized as a 2024 Castle Connelly Top Doctor in Neuroradiology, MRI, and traumatic brain injury. Dr. Raji has played an instrumental role in ensuring that advanced imaging techniques are admissible in court and his work has been featured in the National Law Review, consistent with the AMA Code of Medical Ethics mandate that physicians with specialized knowledge have an obligation to assist in the administration of justice.

Natalia Murinova, MD, MHA | Board Certified in Neurology, Headache Medicine, and Addiction Medicine

Forensic Consultant & Expert Witness

Dr. Natalia Murinova, MD, MHA, is a distinguished neurologist and headache medicine specialist currently serving as Medical Director of the Headache Clinic at the University of Washington in Seattle. With a career spanning clinical care, academic leadership, and research, she is widely recognized for her expertise in migraine and complex pain disorders.

Originally from Bratislava, Slovakia, Dr. Murinova earned her Doctor of Medicine degree with magna cum laude honors from Comenius University. She completed her postgraduate medical training in the United States, including an internship and residency in internal medicine at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, followed by a neurology residency and specialized fellowship in headache medicine at the University of Washington. She further strengthened her leadership and administrative expertise by obtaining an Executive Master of Health Administration from the University of Washington.

Dr. Murinova has held numerous leadership roles at the University of Washington Medical Center, where she has been a staff physician since 2007. She currently directs the UCNS-accredited Headache Fellowship program and previously served as Chief of the Neurology Pain Fellowship. Her clinical work focuses on treating patients with chronic migraine, headache disorders, and comorbid pain and addiction conditions, integrating multidisciplinary and patient-centered approaches.

Board-certified in neurology, headache medicine, and addiction medicine, Dr. Murinova is licensed to practice in multiple U.S. states. She is an active member of several professional organizations, including the American Academy of Neurology and the American Headache Society. Her dedication to education has earned her multiple honors, including Teacher of the Year awards and recognition for leadership and teamwork.

A prolific researcher and author, Dr. Murinova has contributed extensively to the scientific literature, with publications spanning migraine pathophysiology, chronic pain management, and the intersection of pain and substance use disorders. She has also authored book chapters and participated in numerous clinical trials and interdisciplinary research initiatives.

Beyond her professional work, Dr. Murinova is actively engaged in community and educational outreach, including organizing the Pacific Northwest Brain Bee to inspire future neuroscientists. Her career reflects a commitment to advancing headache medicine, improving patient outcomes, and mentoring the next generation of clinicians.

Daniel Krashin, MD, FIPP | Board Certified in Psychiatry, Pain Medicine, Headache Medicine, and Addiction Medicine

Forensic Consultant & Expert Witness

Dr. Daniel Krashin is a board-certified physician specializing in psychiatry, pain medicine, headache medicine, and addiction medicine, with over 25 years of clinical and academic experience. He holds board certifications from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in both Psychiatry and Pain Medicine, the United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties in Headache Medicine, and the American Board of Preventive Medicine in Addiction Medicine. He is also a Fellow of Interventional Pain Practice through the World Institute of Pain and is certified in buprenorphine treatment for opioid use disorder.

Dr. Krashin earned his MD from the University of Michigan through the Inteflex combined BS-MD program. He completed his psychiatry residency at Tripler Army Medical Center and a pain medicine fellowship at the University of Washington Department of Anesthesia & Pain Medicine.

His clinical career spans military, VA, academic, and private practice settings. He served as Chief of the Pain Clinic at Harborview Medical Center (2012–2019), where he managed complex patients with traumatic injuries, opioid use disorder, and psychiatric comorbidities. He later worked at the VA Puget Sound Health Care System as a Pain and Psychiatry Attending and Chief of the Opioid Safety Program (2019–2023). He currently serves as Manager of the Telepain Medical Section for Boise VA VISN 20 and is the founder of Sound Psychiatry and Neurology in Seattle.

A former officer in the United States Army Medical Corps, Dr. Krashin served as Chief of the Department of Behavioral Health at Irwin Army Community Hospital, overseeing multidisciplinary behavioral health and substance use programs.

Dr. Krashin is also highly experienced in medicolegal work as co-founder of Clearview Neuroscience, providing independent medical examinations, causation analysis, and expert testimony in cases involving traumatic brain injury, post-traumatic headache, chronic pain, and PTSD.

Academically, Dr. Krashin has held a faculty appointment at the University of Washington Department of Psychiatry since 2006. He has authored or co-authored over 80 peer-reviewed publications and book chapters, with more than 600 citations and an h-index of 14. His research focuses on opioid risk, chronic pain and addiction comorbidity, headache epidemiology, neuromodulation, and behavioral interventions. He is an active member of the American Academy of Neurology, American Headache Society, American Society for Addiction Medicine, and the American Medical Association.

Gerard Gianoli, MD, FACS | Neuro-otology

Consultant, Scientific Advisor

Gerard J. Gianoli, MD, FACS specializes in Neuro-otology and Skull Base Surgery. He graduated from Tulane University School of Engineering in 1982 and Tulane University School of Medicine in 1986. He did internships in Pediatrics and General Surgery before completing a residency in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at Tulane University in 1992. After two years as an assistant professor at Tulane Medical School, he completed a fellowship in Neuro-otology and Skull Base Surgery at the Michigan Ear Institute in 1995. He then became a full-time associate professor at Tulane Medical School until he went into private practice in 2000.

He is currently in private practice at The Ear and Balance Institute, located in Covington, Louisiana and is also a Clinical Associate Professor in the Departments of Otolaryngology and Pediatrics at Tulane University School of Medicine. He pioneered treatments for Superior Semicircular Canal Dehiscence and other vestibular disorders. His private practice has a worldwide reach, with patient referrals coming from all over the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia and elsewhere. Dr. Gianoli was a major focus of the book “A Hole in My Life” (2016) by Philippa Thomson. He is editor of the textbook “Third Mobile Window Syndrome of the Inner Ear: Superior Semicircular Canal Dehiscence and Associated Disorders” (2022).

Dr. Gianoli practices all aspects of neuro-otology but has a special interest in vestibular (balance) disorders. He has researched, lectured, and published extensively on the topic of vestibular disorders, including evaluation of dizziness in the litigating patient and identification of malingering. He has published over 80 articles in peer-reviewed journals, has presented his research at more than 160 scientific meetings, and has been on multiple editorial review boards. He was the primary investigator for a NASA study that led to non-invasive intracranial pressure assessment to be used in the International Space Station.

Rod J. Oskouian, MD, FAAN | Neurosurgery, Spine Surgery

Consultant, Scientific Advisor

Dr. Rod J. Oskouian, MD, is a board-certified neurosurgeon and nationally recognized leader in spine surgery, with a distinguished career spanning clinical care, research, education, and health system innovation. He currently serves as Chief of Spine at the Swedish Neuroscience Institute and Medical Director of the Swedish Spine Program, where he has played a central role in developing one of the most comprehensive and high-performing spine programs in the United States.

Dr. Oskouian earned his Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences from the University of Washington and his Doctor of Medicine from the UCLA School of Medicine. He completed his neurosurgical residency at the University of Virginia, including advanced fellowship training in Auckland, New Zealand, and served as Chief Resident in neurosurgery. He achieved board certification through the American Board of Neurological Surgery in 2012.

In addition to his clinical leadership, Dr. Oskouian is President and CEO of the Seattle Science Foundation, where he has transformed the organization into a globally recognized hub for medical education, research, and innovation. Under his leadership, the foundation now produces hundreds of peer-reviewed publications annually, supports multiple academic journals, and delivers educational programming to a worldwide audience of healthcare professionals.

Dr. Oskouian has made substantial contributions to spine surgery through both clinical innovation and systems-based improvements. He has led initiatives that reduced healthcare costs by millions of dollars annually while enhancing quality and standardization of spine care. He has also developed fellowship training programs that have educated dozens of spine surgeons from across the United States and internationally, reinforcing his role as a key educator in the field.

An accomplished academic neurosurgeon, Dr. Oskouian has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications spanning spinal biomechanics, minimally invasive surgery, spinal deformity, and neurotrauma. His research interests include regenerative therapies, spinal cord injury, and advanced surgical technologies. He is an active member of leading professional organizations including the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons.

In addition to his clinical and academic work, Dr. Oskouian maintains an active role in forensic medicine. He serves as a consultant and scientific advisor to Neurevolution Medicine, PLLC, contributing expertise in complex case analysis, medical literature appraisal, and causation methodology. Separately, he performs independent medical examinations, forensic evaluations, and expert testimony through his own retained engagements with law firms. His medico-legal work spans high-impact cases involving spinal injury, traumatic brain injury, and related neurological conditions, with a focus on rigorous, evidence-based analysis of injury mechanism, causation, impairment, and damages.

Widely recognized for excellence in clinical care, Dr. Oskouian has been named a “Top Doctor” by Seattle Met Magazine multiple times. His career reflects a unique integration of surgical expertise, academic productivity, forensic insight, and visionary leadership in advancing spine care and neuroscience education.

Joshua Z. Goldenberg, ND, Dipl.FMS | Forensic Medical Sciences & Forensic Epidemiology

Director of Research, Forensic Consultant

Dr. Joshua Goldenberg is the Associate Director of the Helfgott Research Institute and an internationally recognized expert in evidence-based medicine. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology with honors and distinction from the University of Pennsylvania.

Dr. Goldenberg is an active researcher with numerous publications in leading scientific journals, including JAMA, Annals of Internal Medicine, and The Cochrane Library. His work on evidence-based medicine, research methodology, and probiotics has been presented nationally and internationally, and featured in major media outlets such as the BBC, The New York Times, The Seattle Times, Prevention Magazine, and Fox News.

He is a Diplomate in Forensic Medical Sciences and is currently pursuing a PhD in Forensic Epidemiology at Maastricht University under the mentorship of Dr. Michael Freeman, the founder of the field. He also formerly served as a Visiting Research Scholar at the University of Technology Sydney.

In addition, Dr. Goldenberg is a core faculty member for the Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine’s Inter-professional Fellowship, where he teaches critical appraisal and evidence-informed clinical decision-making.

Karen M. Parker, ND, MSCP, ABAAHP, FAARFM | Integrative Medicine, Perimenopausal/Menopausal Medicine

Co-founder, Clinician

Dr. Karen Parker is the co-founder of Neurevolution Medicine, PLLC. Dr. Parker's practice focuses on hormonal influences on female stress resilience, mood, cognition and interpersonal relationships. She provides individualized treatments related to hormonal health, peri- and post-menopausal and age-related cognitive changes, as well as endocrine, cardio-metabolic health and weight loss. She is also a nationally certified menopause provider by The Menopause Society.

Dr. Parker works in a collaborative care model which includes the disciplines of cardiology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, gynecology neuropsychology, psychiatry and sleep medicine.

For details about Dr. Parker’s integrative healthcare practice for Women please visit drkarenparker.com