Hightop Health proudly announces that Dr Raymond Kotwicki, MD, MPH, DFAPA, Chief Medical Officer (CMO), has been appointed President of the Southern Psychiatric Association (SPA), marking a significant recognition of his long-standing leadership and contributions to the field of psychiatry.
His one-year term reflects his continued commitment to advancing excellence in mental health care throughout the Southeastern United States.
As President, Dr Ray Kotwicki will lead the SPA into its next chapter, focusing on education, collaboration, and advocacy for psychiatrists across the region. His appointment underscores the high regard in which he is held by his peers and further cements Hightop Health’s reputation for clinical leadership and innovation.
“I’m deeply honored to serve as President of the Southern Psychiatric Association,” said Dr. Kotwicki. “This organization has long played a vital role in advancing psychiatric practice across the Southeast, and I look forward to supporting its mission during a time when mental health care has never been more important. At Hightop Health, we are building a future ingrained in clinical integrity, collaboration, and comprehensive care—values I will proudly carry into this new role.”
Dr. Kotwicki, who also serves as CMO of Hightop Health, brings decades of experience in academic medicine, healthcare leadership, and interventional treatments. His appointment reflects both his personal dedication to elevating the practice of evidence-based psychiatry and Hightop Health’s expanding role in setting a new standard for better mental health care.
