Patient Testimonials

I am 19 days post op and feeling much better than before surgery. I had a back laminectomy on L4-L5. I had numbing in my feet as well as pain in my legs and back before surgery. Now I have little pain in my back from the incision and no pain in my legs and a little numbing in toes. I did surgery because not being able to walk very far without pain was affecting my quality of life. To let you know, this is my first surgery, and I am 65 years old, so it was scary. Dr. Green is a very good listener of your problems and what you have going on medically. He even came back to the hospital the next morning to see how I was doing and to answer any questions I had. I am very pleased to have had Dr. Green do my surgery.

I am a 63-year-old male with a lifetime of playing the electric guitar. I started when I was 3 years old after I discovered a Christmas present that was hidden but not yet wrapped. It has been my life-long passion, and just to illustrate this fact, from mid-2023 to the end of 2024 I logged over 740 hours of practice time, actual fingers on the fret board. Yes, I actually log every hour of practice.

I started having difficulty with numbness in my fingers in 2024 and it progressively grew worse. I started waking up at night with an agonizing burning sensation in my hand, and then I started to lose the ability to perform. I started trending down in logged hours as I gradually lost my abilities little by little, as I experienced more and more discomfort and numbness. For someone this dedicated to my craft, I cannot tell you how devastating that was. I was losing my ability to even feel the strings.

When I made my appointment to meet Dr. Dwivedi, I must admit I was quite nervous. But I was soon impressed with the doctor and his staff as he really listened to my explanation of my symptoms and the fear of never recovering my former abilities.

It’s been two weeks today since my surgery, and I recovered so much of my tactile senses immediately, as it improves steadily as the days progress. I had NO PAIN after the surgery, none at all! In fact, I started playing guitar by the second day after my surgery!

I can only say that I am truly impressed, and I will not hesitate to see Dr. Dwivedi again, and much sooner if my other hand starts to give me trouble.
Thank you Dr. Dwivedi!

I came to TCO to seek help with sciatic nerve pain that I was not able to get addressed in a timely manner in my home area. The time between the first appointment consultation to the recommendation and execution of a cure was less than seven weeks. The result was obtained and allowed me to confidently move on with knee replacement that was also needed. The entire staff of experts I worked with at TCO are excellent and provided me with good information before and after the surgery that was required. I walked in that morning and out in the afternoon pain free. Again, this was all accomplished in a six-week window. Eight weeks sooner than I could even have been seen at our local orthopedic resources.
Thank you Dr. Wanderman and staff!

Dr. Carlson has given great attention to my left knee and entire left leg/hip issues. The speed and attention to provide a cure to my pain issues are world class. I came to TCO to find solutions and was not disappointed. The entire team of experts who I worked with moved me to the replacement surgery needed in a timely fashion and the Excel process gave me comfort on the steps I would be going through before and after surgery.
Thank you Dr. Carlson and staff!

 I had work done on both wrists at different times. My quality of life has improved immensely. TCO is the place to go.

I recently had carpal tunnel release surgery on my right hand performed by Dr. Shashank Dwivedi. I couldn’t be more pleased with the experience. From the very first consultation, he was incredibly thorough, caring, and attentive. He took the time to explain everything in detail and made sure to answer every question I had, putting me completely at ease.

Dr. Dwivedi’s friendly and professional demeanor made the entire process smooth and stress-free. The surgery itself went exceptionally well, and the follow-up care was just as impressive. He continued to check in, ensuring my recovery was progressing as expected.

I highly recommend Dr. Dwivedi to anyone in need of carpal tunnel surgery or any other hand-related procedure. His expertise, compassion, and dedication to his patients truly set him apart!

I had been having numbness and pain in my left arm and stiffness in my neck for months. After an MRI, it was determined that I had a bulging disc in my neck and foraminal stenosis. I received the cortisone shots, but unfortunately, they didn’t work for me. Dr. Deal performed a C5-6 Cervical Disk Arthroplasty on 2/12/2025 and from the minute I woke up from the surgery the pain and numbness were gone. Everyone on the team was great and explained everything to me. I was pretty nervous, and Dr. Deal and his team made me feel comfortable. I went home a few hours after the surgery and the follow up care has been great. I’m a pilot and Dr. Deal, Nathan, and Emily have been very helpful getting me the paperwork that I need to get back to work. Thanks a lot.

From my initial consultation with Dr. O’Neill through my last follow-up appointment, my experience with him was exceptional. He patiently answered all of my questions and made me feel very comfortable with the upcoming procedure. He and his staff were very efficient during the entire process. I would definitely tell anyone who is experiencing hip pain to get this surgery and recommend Dr. O’Neill as their surgeon. I was able to return to all of my favorite activities – walking, bicycling, bowling, yoga – at the 8-week mark! Thank you Dr. O’Neill and his entire staff.

Dr. Mittelsteadt was excellent dealing with my anxiety over having a total knee replacement. He was kind, understanding and patient. I had the surgery and have excellent mobility with my knee now. He is a very good surgeon.

Dr. Mittelsteadt is an excellent physician. He did an amazing job on my ankle. He is knowledgeable and personable. Will definitely recommend him. He also has a wonderful staff. They, too, took good care of me. Was nice to have some laughs on surgery day.