Dr. Kent simultaneously leads four organizations: Western Reserve Hospital, Unity Health Network, The Ohio Independent Collaborative and Western Reserve Hospital Partners. As the founder of Western Reserve, Ohio’s only full-service, physician-owned hospital, he guided the organization through post-Covid growth, expanding services and facilities while avoiding layoffs and travel nurse dependency. As founder and president, he has also grown Unity Health Network into one of the region’s largest multispecialty groups, leading innovations in value-based care and patient access. As chairman of The Ohio Independent Collaborative, he unites over 1,000 providers to enhance clinical quality and influence healthcare policy. Additionally, his physician investment group has spearheaded the construction of a 53,000-square-foot medical facility, expanding access to primary and specialty care. Dr. Kent was recognized as Ernst & Young “Entrepreneur of the Year” in 2012 and received the Summit County Medical “Society Lifetime Achievement Award” in 2019.
