Dedicated Senior Medical Center

Adam Rhodes

Dr. Adam Rhodes, who cannot remember a time when he did not want to be a doctor, specializes in geriatrics and family medicine. “One of the most rewarding parts of practicing medicine is letting people know that they have been heard. This doesn’t just apply to their medical concerns or medications but to who they are,” he says. Dr. Rhodes loves working with the senior population and emphasizing value-based care. “Our focus should be more on staying healthy, rather than waiting for an illness and then trying to reverse it,” he says. In his free time, Dr. Rhodes and his family love camping and hiking. He also enjoys learning new hobbies, like shooting drone photography and cultivating bonsai. Dr. Rhodes hopes to one day visit Italy.

Education: Summa Health, Akron Hospital System , Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine , Allegheny Health Network, Saint Vincent Hospital , Penn State Erie, The Behrend College

Certifications: American Academy of Family Physicians , American Geriatrics Society

Services: Geriatrics

Bradley Backoff

At a young age, Dr. Bradley Backoff knew he wanted to be a doctor. “I chose podiatry because I wanted to combine medical and surgical skill to better care for my patients,” he says. Dr. Backoff actively listens to his patients and enjoys getting to know them. “I like to make the exam room environment fun,” he says. Dr. Backoff loves working with the senior population. “I want to help increase the quality of life of people most at-risk for health challenges,” he says. He often attends conferences and lectures to keep up with medical advancements. In his free time, Dr. Backoff enjoys traveling and spending time with his Welsh corgi. An interesting fact about Dr. Backoff is that he used to serve as a high school ice hockey official.

Education: Kent State University , University Hospitals Richmond Medical Center , Miami University , University of Toledo

Certifications: American College of Food and Ankle Surgeons , American Podiatric Medical Association

Services: Podiatry

Lawrence Porter

Dr. Lawrence Porter’s favorite part of being a physician is “making the heart-to-heart contact that underlies my potential to help people find their best lives and health.” He emphasizes the importance of treating “the entire person” and loves empowering patients. “I let them know how committed I am to be their partner in improving their health,” Dr. Porter says. He feels honored to be a part of his patients’ healthcare teams. “I trust and respect the essential goodness of every person,” he adds. In his free time, Dr. Porter enjoys playing the string bass, gardening for butterflies, and studying mystical philosophy. He also writes children’s fantasy books with Jewish themes which he hopes to get published someday.

Education: Case Western Reserve University , Mount Sinai Medical Center , Harvard College

Services: Internal Medicine