Eithan Kotkowski, MD

Eithan Kotkowski, M.D., was raised bi-lingual and bi-cultural on both sides of the United States–Mexico border. Growing up at the foot of the beautiful Franklin Mountains in El Paso, one of his favorite childhood memories was taking regular hikes. In high school, he studied abroad in the small, landlocked Kingdom of Eswatini in Southern Africa. Intrigued by film, psychology, and the connection between brain and mind, he combined his love of cinematography and health by caring for the people of Eswatini; filming mothers living with HIV and how they cared for their children. It was then that he knew he wanted to pursue medicine.

Dr. Kotkowski earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Neuroscience from the University of Texas at Austin. He went on to complete an eight-year-long MD/PhD through the South Texas Medical Scientist Training Program, earning a Doctor of Philosophy in Neuroscience Imaging through the Radiological Sciences graduate program at UT Health San Antonio (UTHSA), as well as a Doctor of Medicine with distinction in Medical Humanities. He completed the last leg of his training in Neurology, also at UTHSA, graduating from residency with a distinction in clinical education.
Dr. Kotkowski joined Gonzaba Medical Group in 2025 as its General Neurologist and Associate Director of Research and Education. A published researcher and adjunct assistant professor of Neurology and Medical Spanish at UTHSA, he will help lead research and clinical education initiatives at Gonzaba, while also providing care for individuals living with a range of neurological conditions, including dementia, migraines, multiple sclerosis, seizures, Parkinson’s disease, and other neurological concerns.

He is an active member of the American Academy of Neurology, the National Association of Medical Spanish, the American Neurological Association, and the Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science.

When asked why he chose Gonzaba, Dr. Kotkowski said, “Every person I met, the philosophy of the practice, the goals and mission, and the patient population all felt like a completely natural fit. I felt at home.”

Dr. Kotkowski is a proud husband and father of three. In his free time, he is a voracious reader and serves as co-executive producer alongside his wife, Lauren Cosio Kotkowski, at the San Antonio Broadway Theatre. Together, they share a deep love for the performing arts and are passionate about. nurturing the next generation of artists and theatre enthusiasts through comprehensive and inclusive educational programs.

Dr. Eithan Kotkowski is fluent in both English and Spanish.