Patient Testimonials

I had thumb fracture surgery with Dr. Dwivedi and was very pleased with my experience. Everything went smoothly and my healing is going very well. I would highly recommend Dr. Dwivedi!

I can’t say enough about Dr. LaPrade and his staff. I had a partial bicep tear and a full rotator cuff rupture of my left arm/shoulder. I previously had surgery on my right shoulder back in 2016 and it was a tough one. It was through another orthopedic clinic, but the pain was excruciating and the recovery was difficult. This injury was more complex than my previous, so I was dreading the surgery and recovery. I have had numerous orthopedic surgeries over the years (around 15) and have had some painful recoveries. I was astonished when I was home that evening and the pain was kept to a dull ache. I kept waiting for the nerve block to wear off and send me into a tailspin, but it didn’t happen. Dr. LaPrade’s work was nothing short of amazing in my experience. I had a steady and progressive recovery, but I never once had a setback or had to tolerate any high pain levels. My recovery is approaching the three-month mark and I’m happy to report that I should be returning to work soon. I can then move towards getting my strength back to normal.

Brooke Leone was my physical therapist. Looking back at my sessions with Brooke, I see her as a Godsend. The issue with my knee started on April 6, 2025, when I had an infection which required two surgeries, which I received outside of Twin Cities Orthopedics. This required multiple hospital stays, and a five?month wait before I could finally get my total knee replacement. By the time I met Brooke, I already had a long and painful road behind me. I now had a new knee, along with profuse swelling from scar tissue. From my understanding, this wasn’t typical, and I ended up being forced to retire and go on disability.

Brooke not only helped me become the best I could be physically, but what made my sessions with her truly special was her ability to read me. By the time I received my knee replacement, I was physically exhausted and emotionally struggling with my disability. My early sessions with Brooke were tough and exhausting. However, what made my recovery exceptional and successful was how she encouraged me and lifted my spirits. Her support felt sincere and was exactly what I needed to keep pushing forward. I honestly believe God put Brooke in my life. She is the one who made me want to achieve the best mobility possible with my leg recovery.

Before my knee replacement surgery and meeting Brooke, I had physical therapy sessions as part of my recovery from a septic infection. I often left those appointments feeling defeated and frustrated by the lack of interest and care I received from those providers outside of TCO. I was amazed when I met Brooke and she lifted my mood, motivated me, and helped me push through the pain. I became emotional and thanked God for putting her in my life when I was at such a low point. I am extremely grateful for her and her skills.

Dr. Chen was very knowledgeable and kind. We did an injection to get me through two upcoming weddings and then discussed surgery for next fall. She helped me understand exactly what I would be facing and she was patient with my questions. The injection was a success in getting me back on my feet for now. I have had two prior injections that didn’t work, but this one did! I has been three weeks an I am still not limping. Woohoo!

I wanted to thank Dr. Anseth and his remarkable team for restoring my life. I have just returned from Utah and a skiing trip at Deer Valley and Alta. Although snow in Utah could be better, my right knee has not felt this good since my twenties. I have come a long way from two years ago when I decided to have surgery after taking the gondola down at Snowbird. It was a long road of recovery, but my range of motion and overall knee function has completely exceeded my expectations. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

Dr. Chen was not my original surgeon when I had elective surgery on my right ankle, however she saw me due to my continued pain since the procedure. She listened attentively to my concerns and recommended a change in my insoles. Although it has not completely taken care of my pain yet, it has been very helpful. I appreciate the way she listened to my concerns and wasn’t dismissive of my situation. If I am not seeing a drastic change in improvement after some time, she indicated there were other options available to help my pain. I would definitely see her again for further care! She was extremely compassionate and instilled confidence.

I had bilateral endoscopic carpal tunnel surgery with Dr. Dwivedi and my experience was incredible. I have had five previous surgeries at Twin Cities Orthopedics and Dr. Dwivedi is amazing. He is very compassionate, never rushed me, and truly shows he cares to listen to me. I have 100% confidence in him as my doctor. My healing is going as expected. My burning and numbness are no longer constant. Overall, staff and hand therapists have also been wonderful in my recovery. I would absolutely recommend Dr. Dwivedi and his team!

I broke my ankle in December 2025 and saw Dr. Chen just a few days later. I then was scheduled for an ankle fixation with hardware. Throughout the consultation, surgery, and post-operative appointments, Dr. Chen has been an incredibly compassionate, thoughtful, and knowledgeable partner in my recovery. She spent time answering my questions, ensuring I understood next steps and timelines, and emphasized the ever-important doctor/patient partnership that is so important to a healthy orthopedic surgery recovery. Dr. Chen and her team are awesome, and I would recommend them without hesitation to anyone facing a similar situation!

My experience with Dr. Dwivedi and his team was great! Everybody was courteous, friendly, and professional. Everybody listened. Everybody cared. All my questions were answered. I have no complaints or objections what-so-ever to the care I received. My left wrist has healed well, and it is now back to normal. I can give two thumbs up for Dr. Dwivedi and his team! You are in “Good Hands” with Dr. D and his team.

I had excellent service from the initial consultation to my six-week follow-up appointment. My surgery was on January 27th, and in only five weeks, I was doing things I couldn’t do prior to the surgery! Thank you to Dr. Johnson and his team!