A family doctor of the old school, Dr. Adams' practice included general medicine, pediatrics, general surgery, anesthesia, and obstetrics whenever the stork landed locally. Following his retirement from active practice, he continued to serve as volunteer physician at the Joan Kroc-St. Vincent DePaul Downtown Shelter for the Homeless and the Southeast San Diego Comprehensive Health Clinic. An avid pilot, Dr. Adams also served for many years with the Flying Physicians Association and the Flying Samaritans, making many trips to deliver care in remote parts of Mexico.