Dr. Adam Cien
Dr. Adam Cien is a board-certified and fellowship-trained
orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacement. He has specific expertise in the direct superior approach to total hip replacement, MAKO robotic-arm-assisted total knee replacement, and revision hip and knee replacement.Â
Orthopedic Total Joint Surgeon at South Bend Orthopaedics
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Dr. Adam Cien is a board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacement. He is an SRC-accredited Master Surgeon in Robotic Joint Replacement, an accreditation he achieved from Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) in 2026 based on rigorous standards covering surgical expertise and volume, clinical pathways, equipment, and patient education.
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Dr. Cien performs 600 to 700 primary and revision hip and knee replacements each year. He has specific expertise in the direct superior approach to total hip replacement, which spares the posterior soft tissues and allows most patients to recover without hip precautions, and in Mako robotic-arm-assisted total knee replacement using a subvastus, quadriceps-sparing technique. His experience ranges from minimally invasive joint replacement to fracture care to complex revision surgery of the hip and knee.
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Dr. Cien earned his Bachelor of Science from Loyola University Chicago and a Master of Science from Rush University in Chicago, IL. He went on to obtain his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his Orthopaedic Surgery Residency at Michigan State University. He further honed his skills through fellowship training in Adult Reconstruction at the world-renowned Hedley Orthopaedic Institute in Phoenix, AZ.
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Since 2019, Dr. Cien has served as an Adjunct Clinical Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Indiana University School of Medicine. He is board certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery and serves as a Junior Board Examiner, helping evaluate the next generation of orthopaedic surgeons seeking certification. He is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (FAAOS), a designation recognizing his extensive experience, commitment to patient care, and dedication to professional development.
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Dr. Cien finds great satisfaction in the hands-on nature of orthopedic surgery and the tangible improvements he witnesses in his patients’ lives. He values forming personal relationships with his patients, understanding their unique stories, and guiding them toward recovery. His mission is to restore function and improve quality of life through pain-free movement.
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Outside of work, Dr. Cien enjoys traveling and spending quality time with his wife, Rachel, and their three children, Lincoln, Piper, and Eddie. Whether it’s exploring new destinations or sharing everyday moments, he cherishes family time as an essential part of his life.
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To learn more about Dr. Adam Cien, please visit: dradamcien.com
University of Notre Dame
- Consulting Physician
Professional Organizations
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
- American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics
- American Osteopathic Association
Specialties
Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Knee Replacement
Knee
- Knee Pain
- Knee Fracture
- Knee Arthroscopy
- Quad Repair
- Outpatient Knee Replacement Surgery
- Meniscal Surgery
- Knee Arthritis
- Meniscal Injuries
- Total Knee Replacement
- Revision Knee Replacement
- Patellar Tendon Repair
- Knee Fracture
- Lovera – Cryoneurolysis for Knee Pain
Hip
- Hip Pain
- Hip Fractures
- Hip Bursitis
- Total Hip Replacement
- Hip Hemiarthroplasty
- Hip Arthritis
- Hip Injury
- Avascular necrosis
- Minimally Invasive Total Hip Replacement
- Revision Hip Replacement
- Direct Superior Total Hip Replacement
- Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Hip Replacement
Foot & Ankle
- Ankle fractures (ER Only)
Hand & Wrist
- Wrist fracture (ER Only)
Education
Board Certification
- American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery
Fellowship
- Hedley Orthopaedic Institute Phoenix, AZ
Residency
- Michigan State University East Lansing, MI
Medical School
- Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Erie, PA
Graduate School
- Rush University Chicago, IL
Undergraduate
- Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL
Appointment
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Hospital & Surgery Center Locations
- Memorial Hospital of South Bend
- Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center – Mishawaka Campus
- Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center – Plymouth Campus
- Allied Physicians Surgery Center, South Bend
- Unity Medical & Surgical Hospital – Mishawaka
- Community Hospital of Bremen
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