Dr Adam J. Cien, Orthopaedic & Joint Replacement Surgeon, South Bend, Mishawaka, Plymouth, Elkhart, Michigan City, IN // My Practice // Adam J. Cien, DO

Adam J. Cien, DO

Orthopaedic & Joint Replacement Surgeon
Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
Indiana University School of Medicine

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. Dr. Cien’s extensive experience ranges from minimally invasive joint replacement surgery to fracture care to complex joint revision surgery.

Dr. Cien earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Loyola University Chicago and a Master of Science degree from Rush University in Chicago, IL. He went on to obtain his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree 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.

Since 2019, Dr. Cien has served as an Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Indiana University School of Medicine. He has also achieved distinction as a Fellow of the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (FAAOS), a designation recognizing his extensive experience, commitment to patient care, and dedication to professional development.

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.

Outside of work, Dr. Cien enjoys traveling and spending quality time with his wife, Rachel, and their two children, Lincoln and Piper. Whether it’s exploring new destinations or sharing everyday moments, he cherishes family time as an essential part of his life.