Patient Testimonials

When I decided to get back into playing soccer, I didn’t think it would lead to one of the most feared sports injuries. After my fourth week in an adult soccer league, I fell to the ground after beginning to sprint after a long ball. I heard a pop from the back of my heel and it felt like somebody had kicked me but there was nobody behind me. That’s when my TCO journey began. I went to the TCO Urgent Care clinic in Waconia, scheduled repair surgery which went well, and started on the road to recovery. I started early on physical therapy. I knew a strong program and adherence would lead to a faster, better recovery. I worked with Physical Therapist John Bottoms to tailor my program with a goal to get back to where I used to be.

Prior to the injury I was strength training six days a week, along with some running. Being a former personal trainer and physiologist myself, I could tell that John was tailoring the program to my goals and timelines, not just a typical program for every person. He was able to work with me on the physical and emotional difficulties that come with an injury and rehabilitation of this nature. I kept up with the program and was able to complete it on time and ahead of typical timelines. At the end of my rehab, I asked John about the goal of running a 10K on my one year “snipaversary.” I’m proud to say that on the one year mark I was able to complete a 10K race in 56 minutes. My Achilles was not bothered or sore at all. I’m very grateful for the level of care and rehab I was given by TCO to get back to my activities and workouts that I enjoy. Keep going.

I cannot say enough positive things about Dr. Owen O’Neill and his team: Kaylyn, Lauren, Ann, and Hayden. My total knee replacement surgery and recovery went very well. After eight weeks, I was back to doing everything I wanted to do. I can golf, bike, and walk my dog again. I was told by the team that the exercises and physical therapy were important, so I was diligent in doing them. I am extremely pleased and happy that I had the surgery.

Thank you to Dr. Kirksson for years of continuous, stupendous care! He truly listens, discusses, and cares about the health of my spine and my wellbeing overall! His dedication to his skill makes him #1 in my book!

My whole experience was great! A booklet was sent to me in advance, and it helped me get prepared for my procedure. The surgery went well and my knee replacement has been great. Two weeks into recovery, I was walking and only hurt a little bit. I am now six weeks in and am doing wonderful. I would highly suggest Dr. Nessler and his team.

Kayla Gerasimou provided me with one of the greatest experiences I have ever had with any health care system. She was professional, experienced, enthusiastic, informative, positive, and reinforcing. I always knew what my physical therapy sessions were attempting to provide toward my treatment. She is an awesome individual!

Many thanks to Dr. Bircher for the successful hip replacement surgery, wonderful support, and exceptional care that he provided me. It’s so great to be able to walk again without pain and participate in all the things I enjoy doing!

I had an excellent experience with Dr. Chen. She took the time to listen to my concerns, carefully evaluated my ankle, and explained everything clearly. The experience made me feel very confident in her treatment plan. I would highly recommend her to others, and I truly appreciated the excellent care she provided.

Dr. Owen O’Neill performed my total left hip replacement, and for me, it truly was a life-changing experience!

My husband and I are amateur competitive ballroom dancers, and for years, I danced despite worsening hip pain. With the help of Advil and other anti-inflammatory medications, I managed to keep going until last September, when the pain became so excruciating that I could barely walk. I initially met with another orthopedic practice, where I was encouraged to have a cortisone injection. Knowing it would only postpone the inevitable need for a hip replacement, I decided to seek a second opinion. A friend who had experienced a difficult hip replacement gave me some advice I’ll never forget: “Find a surgeon who has performed thousands of hip replacements – not hundreds, but thousands.”

My search led me to Dr. Owen O’Neill, and I couldn’t be more grateful that it did. From the very beginning, Dr. O’Neill and his team provided a clear, well-structured program designed to deliver the best possible outcomes for his patients. I simply followed their instructions and their plan the way a good cook follows a trusted recipe. Today, just ten weeks after surgery, I’m feeling strong, pain-free, and ready to return to the dance floor.

Recovery wasn’t always easy. It takes patience, commitment, and time to heal. But every step of the journey has been worth it. I now have a new hip, a new outlook, and the freedom to enjoy the activities I love again. I am deeply grateful to Dr. O’Neill and his outstanding team for giving me my life back!

I chose to have my thumb surgery at Twin Cities Orthopedics because they have great physicians. Dr. Dwivedi is one of them! I really liked working him and he did a great job. I was well informed the whole way through, and my healing is going very well. I would definitely recommend TCO and Dr. Dwivedi.

Dr. Dwivedi is a wonderful doctor. He is very caring, understanding, and explained things very well. The nurses and the occupational therapists were fantastic. I am doing the exercises they showed me, and my healing is going well. I am very thankful for Dr. Dwivedi’s care. TCO is a wonderful, clean place to go. I would absolutely recommend them!