image: Brian Adams, MBA, MOT, OTR/L, Chief Operating Officer of UH Portage Medical Center.
Credit: University Hospitals
CLEVELAND, Ohio - Brian Adams, MBA, MOT, OTR/L, newly appointed Chief Operating Officer of UH Portage Medical Center, recently celebrated his 20th anniversary with University Hospitals, marking two decades of service rooted in patient care and operational leadership.
Adams began his career as an occupational therapist, working with patients recovering from complex neurological conditions, including strokes, spinal cord injuries and respiratory challenges requiring ventilator support. His early experience spanned both inpatient and outpatient care, providing hands-on rehabilitation for individuals navigating life-altering diagnoses.
Those formative years shaped Adams’ approach to leadership. He later advanced into a dual role, continuing to care for patients while managing rehabilitation services at UH Bedford and UH Richmond medical centers. Though his career path eventually led into business development and operations, Adams credits his time at the bedside for informing his patient-centered leadership style.
“I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunities University Hospitals has given me over the past 20 years and for the colleagues and patients who have shaped my journey,” said Adams. “I’m excited to step into this role at UH Portage Medical Center and look forward to working alongside our team to continue delivering high-quality, compassionate care to the communities we serve.”
Adams previously served as Director of Operations and Clinical Services at UH Portage Medical Center, a role now held by Robert Naymik. Lisa Kinter, MSN, RN, was also recently named Chief Nursing Officer at UH Portage, further strengthening the medical center’s leadership team.
As COO, Adams brings a deep understanding of clinical care and a commitment to supporting both patients and care teams at UH Portage Medical Center.
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About University Hospitals / Cleveland, Ohio
Founded in 1866, University Hospitals serves the needs of patients through an integrated network of more than 20 hospitals (including five joint ventures), more than 50 health centers and outpatient facilities, and over 200 physician offices in 16 counties throughout northern Ohio. The system’s flagship quaternary care, academic medical center, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, is affiliated with Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Northeast Ohio Medical University, Oxford University, Taiwan National University College of Medicine and the Technion Israel Institute of Technology. The main campus also includes the UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital, ranked among the top children’s hospitals in the nation; UH MacDonald Women's Hospital, Ohio's only hospital for women; and UH Seidman Cancer Center, part of the NCI-designated Case Comprehensive Cancer Center. UH is home to some of the most prestigious clinical and research programs in the nation, with more than 3,000 active clinical trials and research studies underway. UH Cleveland Medical Center is perennially among the highest performers in national ranking surveys, including “America’s Best Hospitals” from U.S. News & World Report. UH is also home to 19 Clinical Care Delivery and Research Institutes. UH is one of the largest employers in Northeast Ohio with more than 30,000 employees. Follow UH on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter. For more information, visit UHhospitals.org.