ADAM V. METZLER, MD

Specialties

Knee Surgery
Shoulder & Elbow Surgery
Sports Medicine
ACL & Complex Knee Ligament Reconstruction

Locations

Edgewood, KY
Florence, KY

Dr. Adam V. Metzler is a board certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in knee & shoulder surgery. His areas of interest and specialization include: minimally invasive shoulder and knee surgery, anterior cruciate and complex knee ligament reconstruction, meniscus repair, cartilage restoration surgery, patella-femoral instability, arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, shoulder instability, biceps tendon repair, clavicle fractures, ankle fractures, and fracture care. Furthermore, he is able to stay current with the latest Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery techniques through his continued knee and shoulder research. Consistently regarded as one of Cincinnati’s “Top Docs” and a “Rising Star Medical Leader,” Dr. Adam V. Metzler sees patients at OrthoCincy’s Edgewood and Florence locations and is assisted by Nick Reist, PA-C.

Education & Training

Medical School – University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Residency – University of Cincinnati, Orthopaedic Surgery
Fellowship – University of Kentucky, Sports Medicine
Board Certified – American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Certifications & Licensure

KY Medical License

Professional Affiliations

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Arthroscopy Association of North America
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
Arthroscopy Association of America – Consulting Physician
St. Elizabeth Family Practice Residency Program – Clinical Instructor in Orthopaedic Surgery
University of Cincinnati Department of Orthopaedic Surgery – Former Associate Faculty where he helped teach 4th year Residents

Hospital Affiliations

St. Elizabeth Healthcare
Mercy Health – The Jewish Hospital
TriHealth – Bethesda North and Good Sam (Evendale) Hospitals
Orthopaedic Surgery Center

Sports Medicine

Team Physician for:

Simon Kenton High School
Holy Cross High School
St. Henry High School

Formerly a Team Physician for the University of Kentucky

Previously a Resident Team Physician for Deer Park High School

Awards & Recognitions

Cincinnati Magazine: Named "Top Doctor" 2018, 2022 - 2025
Venue Magazine: “Rising Star Medical Leader,” 2018
Valedictorian of his Medical School Class

While a Resident at UC he earned the:

- - Peter J. Stern, M.D. Chief Resident Leadership Award
  - Chief Resident of the Year Peer Award
  - Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Chief Resident of the Year Award

Dr. Metzler has been the author of many publications on ACL surgery. He helped author an iBook for other Physicians titled, "Anatomic ACL Reconstruction." It is an interactive technique guide reviewing the latest innovations in anatomic ACL reconstruction. The iBook is available for download at THIS LINK.

Publications

Hobbies & Interests

Spending time with his wife & three children
Golfing
Water & Snow Skiing
Wakeboarding
Landscaping