Biography

Dr. Jourdan Cancienne is a sports medicine orthopedic surgeon specializing in shoulder, knee, hip, and sports medicine. He sees patients in Naperville and Joliet. A native of Baton Rouge, Dr. Cancienne is fellowship-trained and incorporates the latest surgical and non-surgical strategies to help patients return to their desired activity levels, including minimally invasive arthroscopic techniques and revision surgery.  

Dr. Cancienne attended Catholic High School in Baton Rouge and then Tufts University, where he earned all-conference and academic first-team honors in football. He completed his medical degree at Tulane University School of Medicine and his orthopedic surgery training at the University of Virginia, where he was recognized as Resident of the Year and won several research awards. He then completed a fellowship in shoulder surgery, sports medicine, and cartilage restoration at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush in Chicago, serving as a team physician for the Chicago White Sox (MLB), Chicago Bulls (NBA), Chicago Fire (MLS), and Chicago Steel.  

Dr. Cancienne maintains a significant interest in clinical research to develop and perfect treatment strategies for earlier and more complete recovery. He has published over 100 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters and presented his research at national and international conferences. His recent research includes the application of biologic therapies to augment healing in both operative and non-operative settings.  

Dr. Cancienne is involved in multiple orthopedic sports medicine societies, such as the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, the Arthroscopy Association of North America, and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He is dedicated to education, research, and patient care, providing the highest level of clinical care to ensure excellent patient outcomes and satisfaction. His team’s approach focuses on returning patients to their desired activity levels, regardless of their level of participation.