Dr. Adam J. Cien, DO
Rheumatology • South Bend, IN
About
Dr. Adam Cien is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacement at South Bend Orthopaedics in South Bend, Indiana. The practice offers joint replacement surgery, treatment of complex fractures, and advanced orthopedic care for arthritis and joint disorders. Treatment options range from conservative approaches like anti-inflammatory medicine and physical therapy to surgical procedures including joint replacement when nonsurgical treatment fails.
Clinic Type
Rheumatology
Address
South Bend, IN (South Bend Orthopaedics)
Phone
+15742471572
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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FAQs
There is no cure for arthritis. What treatment options are available?
Doctors may prescribe anti-inflammatory medicine, occupational therapy or physiotherapy, injections (e.g., cortisone), and surgery in severe cases if nonsurgical treatment fails.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Vitals: 4.2 out of 5 stars (5 ratings & reviews)
- US News Doctors: Summary indicates high patient satisfaction (no numeric rating shown in source snippet) (Not specified in provided snippet)
- Healthgrades: Not specified in provided snippet (Not specified in provided snippet)
Patients praise
- High satisfaction with care and surgical results (hip/knee replacement recovery)
- Good communication and feeling welcomed/treated kindly
- Explains procedures clearly and uses understandable instructions
Common complaints
- Some patients reported poor bedside communication/feeling ignored
- Some patients reported dissatisfaction with office follow-up/scheduling (e.g., cancelling surgery)
"“I am extremely pleased with my total hip replacement performed by Dr. Cien! My healing process has been going very well.”"
— Vitals patient review snippet"“Terrible visit. Doctor barely talked to me, seemed to ignore…”"
— Vitals patient review snippet"“I recently had total knee replacement through Dr. Cien… He is a very excellent surgeon, he is very kind man… He explains everything so you understand what is going to be done for the procedure…”"
— Vitals patient review snippetSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Beacon of hope: new orthopedic office in South Bend stands tall for joint care — Oct 2, 2025
- Attention: United Healthcare Insured Patients – South Bend Orthopaedics — Feb 24, 2026
- Eye on Health: Shoulder, hip surgery helps EMT achieve career goals — Apr 14, 2026
- How One Procedure Ended Years of Debilitating Back Pain | The South Bend Clinic — Aug 13, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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