Patient Testimonials

Dr. Schmiesing ?and his team were amazing throughout the entire process. Beginning with my first visit to evaluate options for my knee pain, Dr. Schmiesing was understanding and listened to my concerns. He then provided me with the options available and a real-life approach to treatment for my knee pain. When the time came to schedule surgery for total knee replacement, Dr. Schmiesing and team were extremely helpful in answering all of my questions and getting me scheduled for surgery. Surgery and recovery went smoothly with no problems. The rehab process has also been a great experience. Many have said that you will wonder why you waited so long to have the surgery, which I did not believe at the time. Now I can honestly say I am happy to have had the surgery, and my experience has exceeded expectations. Thanks to Dr. Schmiesing, his team and the Excel program and post-surgery care team!

LIFE CHANGING! Confident skilled surgeon, post operation highly succeeded my expectations. Dr. Bircher is the best surgeon to perform an anterior approach hip replacement. So happy with the outcome!

I have nothing but praise for the care I received from Dr. Gilbertson. After a nasty fall down my outside stairs, I was rushed to Southdale Medical and had the good fortune of Dr. Gilbertson as my surgeon. He was clear and explicit with what he would do in a total hip replacement surgery and also outlined possible unpleasant outcomes. Surgery was excellent. I recovered quickly after my June 2024 surgery and visited the doctor again this week for follow up. I was so pleased to see how my femur and bones healed beautifully. Dr. Gilbertson is among the best in this field!

Dr. Michael Johnson did my first knee replacement here in Red Wing. I only needed a partial. He did an outstanding job. My quality of life was improved. I could hike and walk again pain free. When my other knee failed, I knew I wanted Dr. Johnson to do the surgery on this knee as well. Dr. Johnson is now with TCO and there was no question that I would follow him to the Twin Cities. It has been 7 weeks since my surgery and I feel strong and confident. Dr. Johnson listened and answered all my questions. Jen, his Clinical Care Coordinator is very professional and helpful as well. I am grateful for the outcome of my surgery and am looking forward to an active summer with hiking and biking.

I had my bicep and rotator cuff repaired by Dr. Ridley. He took the time to answer all my questions at the initial consultation. He made me feel at ease. The surgery went very well and at the 5+ month follow up, Dr. Ridley took extra time educating me on what I can do and what I should be careful doing to get the shoulder back to where I need it to be. I would highly recommend Dr. Ridley to family and friends.

Dr. TJ Ridley changed my life! I was dealing with a serious issue with my hip (heterotopic ossification) that didn’t let me be the athlete I know I’m capable of due to limited range of motion. I had several consultations with other doctors and then I found Dr. Ridley on Instagram. I personally messaged him, and he actually responded. I sent him my MRI and x-rays and he said he could potentially help me. I traveled all the way from California to Minnesota and got my procedure done. I felt like I could walk normally as soon as it was over. He was smooth and precise, and he really knew what he was doing. It was outpatient so I left the same day and now I’m back home in my home state, getting physical therapy and looking forward to getting back to sports. If you ever need anything done or have concerns about anything, reach out to Dr. Ridley at Twin Cities Orthopedics. They will take care of you. Super friendly staff made me feel like a king. I’ve never had such great care. Thank you again Dr. Ridley, keep up the great work.

 Dr. O’Neill performed a hip replacement on my right hip a little over 2 months ago. I am on the younger end of getting a hip replacement, so I was nervous as I did not have many others my age to talk to about the recovery etc. The surgery and my recovery went smoothly. I was up and moving immediately and was never in any pain. I am now able to walk up the stairs in my house as opposed to crawling up them. I no longer have lower back pain. I can walk my dog for miles and even play pickleball. I have also noticed a positive change in my mental health. I would highly recommend Dr. O’Neill and his staff if you need a hip replacement.

In November 2024, I fell while on vacation in Arizona.  The result was a broken left wrist and torn ligament.  I went to the emergency room for examinations and X-rays. They immobilized my arm and wrist and said I needed to see an orthopedic surgeon when I returned to Minnesota.

I had been to TCO a few years before for shoulder surgery and physical therapy.  Before I got home, I called TCO to get an appointment. They took my information and set me up for the day after I returned with Dr. Aundrea Rainville. She took X-rays and confirmed my injury. She wanted to schedule surgery ASAP since it had been a week since my injury. We scheduled pre-op for Monday and surgery for Tuesday. She explained my X-rays and what she would be doing in surgery. She is very genuine and made sure I understood everything.

The surgery went well, and she was very reassuring.  Follow-up visits, X-rays, and physical therapy went well. My physical therapist, Shannon, was wonderful. She too explained my treatment well.

My wrist is back to full use.  I would highly recommend Dr. Rainville to everyone. I appreciate the care I was given.

I had surgery with Dr. Dwivedi to transfer a tendon to my thumb after a tendon ruptured and I couldn’t move my thumb. I had a really great experience with Dr. Dwivedi and the healing went great. Dr. Dwivedi is an excellent surgeon who is caring and thorough during all his follow-up visits. He is a polite and courteous surgeon who cares about his patients. I had a great time with therapy after my surgery, and I also realized that the quality of a surgeon is most important for recovery. I would highly recommend TCO for any orthopedic issues.

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.