Adam V. Metzler, MD
- Knee Surgery
- Shoulder & Elbow Surgery
- Sports Medicine
- ACL & Complex Knee Ligament Reconstruction
Dr. Adam V. Metzler is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in knee & shoulder surgery. His areas of interest and specialization include minimally invasive knee & shoulder surgery, ACL and complex knee ligament reconstruction, meniscus repair, cartilage restoration surgery, patella-femoral instability, arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, shoulder instability, biceps tendon repair, clavicle fractures, and general orthopaedic fracture care. He is able to stay current with the latest Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Surgery techniques through his continued knee and shoulder research.
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
Former Team Physician for the University of Kentucky
Former Resident Team Physician for Deer Park High School
Awards & Recognitions
- Cincinnati Magazine: Named "Top Doctor" 2018, 2022 - 2024
- Venue Magazine: “Rising Star Medical Leader,” 2018
- Valedictorian of his Medical School Class
During his Residency 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
- ACL Reconstruction: Surgical Approaches and Anatomic Considerations in 2014
- Indications for 2-Incision Anterior Cruciate Ligament Surgery
- Rates and Determinants of Return to Play after Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction in Division I College Women Soccer Athletes: A study of the southeastern conference
- Dynamically Unstable Syndesmosis Injuries
- Patella Cartilage Injuries
Hobbies & Interests
- Spending time with his wife & three children
- Golfing
- Water & Snow Skiing
- Wakeboarding
- Landscaping