Independence Health System Physician Recognized in Pittsburgh Business Times 2026 30 Under 30 Listing

GREENSBURG, Pa., March 24, 2026 – Independence Health System is pleased to announce that Adam Burke, DO, MBA, a board-certified family medicine physician based in Connellsville, Pa., who also served as medical director of patient access, has been named to the Pittsburgh Business Times’ tenth annual 30 Under 30 listing. This recognition, presented in partnership with Leadership Pittsburgh Inc., celebrates young professionals in the Pittsburgh-area business and nonprofit sectors. Selection is based on each honoree’s demonstrated achievements and contributions, as well as the positive impact their leadership has on their organizations and local communities.

As a family medicine physician, Dr. Burke is committed to strengthening the health and well-being of the community he serves. He provides comprehensive, compassionate care through every stage of life. Whether providing preventive care, managing treatment options, or coordinating care for individuals with chronic conditions, he builds lasting relationships with patients and families. 

“I am deeply honored to be named among Pittsburgh Business Times 30 Under 30,” said Dr. Burke. “It is a privilege to serve patients in this community and to collaborate with colleagues across Independence Health System to advance patient access and strengthen healthcare delivery throughout our region. I am grateful to be part of a team working to build more efficient, patient-centered systems of care for the communities we serve.”

Dr. Burke earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) at the Seton Hill campus. He also holds a Master of Business Administration from Youngstown State University and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Seton Hill University. He completed his residency training at the Latrobe Family Medicine Residency Program. In 2025, he joined Independence Health System as a full-time family medicine physician at the Square at Connellsville. Dr. Burke is a member of the Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association and the American Academy of Family Physicians.

Honorees were recognized in a special edition of the Pittsburgh Business Times on March 20 and will be celebrated at an awards ceremony in April.

Dr. Burke is accepting new patients at the Square at Connellsville, 854 Vanderbilt Road, Suite 1, Connellsville, PA. To learn more or to make an appointment, visit 724-628-3944. To learn more about services offered through Independence Health System, visit www.independence.health. 

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Nationally recognized for quality care, Independence Health System comprises Butler Memorial, Clarion, Frick, Latrobe and Westmoreland Hospitals with a combined bed count of 925. With more than 1,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 7,000 employees, the System is the third largest in western Pennsylvania serving a population base of 750,000 in a footprint spanning a multi-county region. 

The System includes tertiary programs rated among America’s best for cardiac care and surgery, earning accolades from a number of prestigious outlets and organizations. Locally owned and locally controlled, Independence Health System offers its patients low-cost, high-quality care across the care spectrum in such specialties as cardiology, cardiovascular and thoracic surgery, orthopedics and sports medicine, minimally invasive and robotic surgery, women’s health and obstetrics, emergency medicine, behavioral health and primary care. Its network of outpatient centers sees more than 1.2 million visits annually. The homecare division further supports patients at all stages of life with home health and hospice services. Learn more at www.independence.health.