About
J. Rick Adams, MD is a board-certified internal medicine physician who has practiced in Katy, Texas for more than 15 years. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Baylor University in Waco before completing his Doctorate of Medicine at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston in 1997. He then completed both his internship and internal medicine residency at Michigan State University's Kalamazoo Center for Medical Students. During his final residency year, the program selected him as Designated Clinical Instructor Resident.
Dr. Adams holds certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine. He served as Chief of Staff at Christus St. Catherine Hospital from 2004 to 2005 and at Katy Rehabilitation Hospital from 2006 to 2007. He has served as Medical Advisor for International Assistance Ministries since 2000. Castle Connolly recognized him as a Top Doctor each year from 2015 through 2024. He approaches care with a focus on finding risk factors and stopping illness before it requires medication. His goal is to build a personalized health plan for each patient covering physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Baylor University, Waco, TX - Bachelor of Arts, Biology (1991)
Medical School
University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX - Doctorate of Medicine (1997)
Residency
Michigan State University, Kalamazoo Center for Medical Students - Internship (1997-1998), Residency Internal Medicine (1998-2000)
Additional Training
Designated Clinical Instructor Resident, Michigan State University Kalamazoo Center for Medical Students (1999-2000)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Adams right for?
Dr. Adams is a strong fit for adults who want a proactive, prevention-first approach to their health. Patients managing chronic conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, or high cholesterol benefit from his focus on early risk factor identification. He works well with patients who want a comprehensive wellness plan addressing physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. Adults seeking direct physician access and same- or next-day appointments will find his concierge model a good match.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Adams specializes in internal medicine and preventive medicine. He focuses on diagnosing complicated illnesses and stopping disease progression before medication becomes necessary. He builds individualized health plans that address each patient's physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.
Yes, Dr. Adams holds certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine. He completed his residency training at Michigan State University's Kalamazoo Center for Medical Students, where the program selected him as Designated Clinical Instructor Resident during his final year.
Dr. Adams has practiced in Katy, Texas for more than 15 years. Katy is his hometown, and he continues to see patients both at his practice in the Katy Medical Complex and at his affiliated hospitals daily.
Dr. Adams holds active affiliations at Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital, Christus St. Catherine Hospital, and Memorial Hermann Rehabilitation Hospital. He visits patients at those facilities daily.
Castle Connolly named Dr. Adams a Top Doctor every year from 2015 through 2024. That recognition spans a decade of consistent peer acknowledgment in his specialty.
Dr. Adams focuses on finding risk factors before illness requires medication. He creates a personalized health plan for each patient that covers physical, mental, and spiritual health. His preventive philosophy drives both his MDVIP Wellness Program and his day-to-day clinical decisions.
Dr. Adams earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston in 1997. He then completed his internship and internal medicine residency at Michigan State University's Kalamazoo Center for Medical Students, finishing in 2000.
Dr. Adams served as Chief of Staff at Christus St. Catherine Hospital from 2004 to 2005 and at Katy Rehabilitation Hospital from 2006 to 2007. He has also served as Medical Advisor for International Assistance Ministries since 2000.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026