Patient Testimonials

I dislocated my hip a few years ago by falling off a ladder. I had my hip replaced by Dr. Joseph Nessler in June 2025, and the entire experience exceeded every expectation I had going into surgery. From the initial consultation to the follow-up appointments, Dr. Nessler and his team were professional, reassuring, and incredibly skilled.

Dr. Nessler used a robotic-assisted approach for my total hip replacement, and the precision of his work shows. My recovery was smooth, and I was back to my pre-injury performance level in just five months. I am moving better than I have in years, and I was able to get back to running, lifting, and biking without wincing in pain.

I am truly grateful for the exceptional care I received. If you’re considering a hip replacement surgery, I couldn’t recommend Dr. Nessler and Twin Cities Orthopedics more highly. I will be able to ski the Birkie in February with zero issues.

I had a full knee replacement in August. After two previous scopes, I was out of cartilage and experiencing a lot of pain. I met with Dr. Schmiesing to discuss my situation. It was an obvious next choice to have the surgery. Dr. Schmiesing gave me the option to have him do the surgery or opt for a robotic placement of the knee for 100% accuracy. I chose to go with him doing most of the surgery with robotic assistance. It turned out great! It has been a slow and painful recovery, but I was dedicated to working with the physical therapy staff to hit my range of motion goal. I hit the goal and continue to make sure I am continuing my strengthening and stretching. It has been producing encouraging results. I am not sure yet if I will return to playing pickleball, but I am back to kickboxing, weightlifting, and cardio daily. Thank you to Dr. Schmiesing and his team for being the best in the business!

For three years after my right hip replacement, I had weakness and pain that prevented me from being able to lift my leg. After meeting with Dr. Bircher and determining I needed a hip revision, he was able to fix my issue. Now, I can move my leg so much better than I could before! I am so grateful to Dr. Bircher and his team!

The right total knee replacement that Dr. Lewis performed was phenomenal. The results I achieved after six weeks are amazing. The physical therapy post-op has been very crucial to my own personal success. However, I also went through pre-op physical therapy which also helped my recovery a ton.

After a scary car accident, I broke my wrist and finger. I was referred to Twin Cities Orthopedics and Dr. Moeller. Everyone on her team and in the physical therapy department — Eryn, Sarah, Bridget, and Morgan (and more!) — have been wonderful, upbeat, fun, and kind. Everyone has been so understanding, patient, and informative to make sure I felt well taken care of. A positive and personable medical team makes all the difference, and they obviously know that. I would highly recommend their 11/10 service!

I had such an exceptional experience at TCO Breast Health for my post-lumpectomy and lymph node/radiation physical therapy. Ingrid Weddig has been nothing short of extraordinary. She gives her whole heart and full attention to every single appointment, and her depth of knowledge is matched only by her compassion. She brought me so much hope, not just through her expertise, but through her own life experience and the stories of the strong women she has cared for. With Ingrid, I have always felt like I am receiving the absolute best care possible, from someone who truly understands what this journey feels like. It is so scary to go through all of this. My life is busy with two kiddos and work that I don’t have time to waste. Ingrid and the TCO team get right down to business while supporting me emotionally at the same time. I could literally go on and on. When I went to start writing this, it was neat to see the other testimonials because I was like “yes yes yes!” while reading what other women had to say. I hope this helps at least one person, and I hope this affirms the beautiful work that these therapists do in our community.

I also had sessions with Renata and Anna, and they were both wonderful. They were skilled, attentive, and genuinely caring. I felt completely supported no matter who I saw, and I honestly cannot imagine going through treatment without this program. I am so grateful I heard about the incredible program that Renata and Ingrid created. It became one of the most meaningful and healing parts of my recovery. I am grateful to the other women who passed on the information about TCO.

The entire team at TCO Breast Health has played such an important role in helping me heal both physically and emotionally. I am deeply grateful for their dedication, kindness, and the strength they help bring out in each of us. I would wholeheartedly recommend TCO to anyone recovering after breast cancer surgery or treatment.

I put off having this surgery for several years, so I was extremely happy with the outcome. I was back to doing my regular life tasks quickly. I highly recommend this surgery and Dr. Leafblad.

Dr. Deal did a phenomenal job, not only with my surgery, but with his explanation of the process and his general character. Prior to surgery, he spent an hour with me talking about pros and cons of the surgery. He went over the risks, the benefits, and shared his recommendation. Ultimately, he let me decide what I thought would be best. It is amazing what they can do. I want to give a huge shoutout to the entire nursing team as well. The nurses that helped me before and after surgery were amazing. Thank you to Dr. Deal and the whole team at TCO.

Overall, I had a great experience with Dr. Nishant Dwivedi. My surgery was a success, and my recovery is going very well. I have nothing but glowing remarks for Dr. Dwivedi. I would certainly recommend him to anyone!

I have been a patient at Twin Cities Orthopedics for 30+ years. I had the pleasure of seeing Dr. Jason Barry and Rebecca Munson in March 2023. Dr. Barry has treated me for bilateral rotator cuff pain and bilateral knee issues. In March 2024, I underwent my first reverse right total shoulder replacement. In April 2025, I had the same procedure done on my left shoulder. Now, I just had my right total knee replacement in Sept 2025.

I was very apprehensive of having my right knee replacement because I had my left total knee replaced in 2019 by a different surgeon. I continue to have nothing but pain from that surgery. I don’t know what the difference between the two knee replacements are, but I am so happy with the outcome of my right knee replacement. I have the utmost faith and confidence in Dr. Barry and his team. To say they care about their patients is an understatement. I am a retired nurse, and their team has some of the best, most competent physician/PA staff I know. I also would like to mention that Seth Engberg and Jared Hansen at TCO Blaine Physical Therapy made a huge difference in my positive recovery. Thank you to the whole team for improving my quality of life!