In the sixth episode of Vitals and Voices, we sit down with Dr. Eithan Kotkowski, a neurologist and physician–scientist who serves as General Neurologist and Associate Director of Research & Education at Gonzaba Medical Group in San Antonio. He also holds an adjunct faculty appointment at UT Health San Antonio, where he teaches Medical Spanish and continues his research in neuroimaging, brain health, and clinical education.

Dr. Kotkowski shares how his journey began with global health work in Eswatini, where he cared for mothers living with HIV and filmed their stories—an experience that sparked his passion for blending science, storytelling, and service. In this episode, we discuss his commitment to health equity, his pioneering research on how metabolic conditions affect brain aging, and his dedication to training the next generation of culturally competent physicians.