From a small town in Ecuador to the ICUs of New Orleans, Dr. Diana Espinoza’s story is one of courage, resilience, and discovery. 🇪🇨💙

In this episode of The Last Zebra, Dr. Espinoza sits down with Dr. Ugo Ezema to share her remarkable journey—from studying medicine at 17, to moving to the U.S. without knowing English, to finding purpose in Pulmonary and Critical Care during the pandemic.

Through language barriers, long nights, and moments of self-doubt, she found strength in service—and a passion for advocating for Spanish-speaking patients and the communities she serves.

Watch the full episode to hear how she’s redefining what it means to practice medicine with heart, empathy, and purpose.

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Hosted by Dr. Ugo Ezema, "The Last Zebra" looks for the common in all of us, focusing on the unique, diverse, and individual experiences of medical professionals. In a world defined by seeking the most likely causes, we explore the stories that deviate from dogma to reveal the extraordinary side of medicine and humanity.