Kowalski Clinic
Overview
A ripperdoc practice in the South Bay neighborhood, run by Dr. Brightowski. By Night City ripperdoc standards, unusually clean and professional. The neighborhood’s “legitimate” alternative to Nexus Mods across the street.
Appearance
Bright colors. Old-school Polish decorations. Neon lights. Garish but genuinely clean. No waiting room formality — Dr. Brightowski works on patients in the open, pulls up a stool, and gets to it. The contrast with Nexus Mods is stark.
Known Facts
- Operated by Dr. Brightowski — Polish, older, big fluffy beard; neighborhood institution
- Located in the historically Polish part of South Bay (street names: Kawólski / Cawoski area), near the university edge of the neighborhood
- Golden Girl’s regular cyberware provider — Dr. Brightowski installed her cyber arm
- Protected loosely by The Second Sons, who “chased off many a streak” for the clinic
- Has one bodyguard on staff (often out getting hot dogs); no receptionist
- In direct competition with Nexus Mods — Dr. Brightowski is vocally hostile to Dr. Willie and what he represents
Relationships
- Dr. Brightowski — owner and operator
- The Second Sons — loose protection arrangement
- Nexus Mods — rival clinic across the street (now defunct post-Session 02)
Appearances
- Session 02 — Crew visited for intel on Dr. Willie; Dr. Brightowski provided information on Nexus Mods and its recent expansion
- Session 05 — Crew found Dr. Brightowski assimilated into The Calling; Continental Brands mercs raided the clinic minutes after the crew left, ending in gunfire and a body bag