Russell Adams, MD, FACP, internal medicine specialist and director of medical services at Allen Hospital, has been inducted as a Fellow of the American College of Physicians (ACP), the national organization of internists. This distinction recognizes professional accomplishments, demonstrated scholarship and superior competence in internal medicine.

Dr. Adams was inducted in April at the ACP annual scientific meeting in New Orleans. He had been elected an ACP Fellow upon the recommendation of peers and the review of ACP’s Credentials Subcommittee. ACP Fellows may use the letters “FACP” after their names. They are eligible to vote, to hold office in ACP and to sponsor candidates for Fellowship.

Dr. Adams specializes in internal medicine with areas of expertise in cardiology, diabetes, hypertension and general internal medicine. He holds a medical degree from the University of Iowa College of Medicine and is board certified in internal medicine.

The American College of Physicians is the largest medical specialty organization and the second-largest physician group in the United States. ACP members include 132,000 internal medicine physicians (internists), related subspecialists and medical students. Internists specialize in the prevention, detection and treatment of illness in adults.

Russell Adams, MD, FACP, internal medicine specialist and director of medical services at Allen Hospital