Patient Testimonials

I had both knees replaced two months apart in the fall of 2025 and the spring of 2026. My knee was popping out and buckling. This is where I started praying for a solution and Dr. James Bircher was the answer that came into my head. I went to a different TCO clinic just to see him, and he told me that I needed surgery right away to get a knee revision. I was very hesitant because I had just gone through two major knee surgeries. I even set up the appointment then canceled it since I was weary. Dr. Bircher personally called me to ask why I cancelled. He spent time explaining the importance of the surgery with me and answer all my questions right there on the phone. I was so impressed with that personal communication that I went ahead and got the surgery done. I didn’t have any pain during my recovery which was something I experiences with the first two. Dr. Bircher completely fixed my knee and even fixed a sciatica issue that I have had for years. He is very caring and he even prayed with me. I think Dr. Bircher is an outstanding person, and he is my new orthopedic doctor for life.

I have had several appointments with Dr. Marek and his PA, Ryan Bakko. I have been impressed with their responsiveness and willingness to partner with me in finding care solutions. I am currently pain free and able to return to all my activities without surgery. They are both great at listening and providing excellent follow-up care. I highly recommend Dr. Marek and his team at TCO.

Dr. Koch is an excellent orthopedic hand surgeon and very professional! The little finger on my left hand was afflicted with Dupuytren’s contracture where my little finger was curling toward the palm of my hand. I could not straighten my little finger, and it was very difficult using my hand. Dr. Koch performed a procedure on that pinkie finger using the XIAFLEX medicine/protocol with precision. She exceeded my expectations with her outstanding repair. I can straighten my finger and now have full use of my left hand. I am extremely pleased with the outcome thanks to Dr. Koch!

Dr. Barry has been exceptional from the first time I met him, through the surgery and follow up. Everything is going well with my recovery, and I really appreciate the team’s great demeanor.

Dr. Jason Barry, Becky Munson, and the Twin Cities Orthopedics team performed reverse total shoulder replacements on both of my shoulders. I’ve been a TCO patient for about seven years and have always found Dr. Barry and Becky not only to be genuinely kind but also exceptional at what they do. Before surgery, my shoulders were in such bad shape that I regularly had to reset them myself just to get through the day. Now at 56 years old, I can do everything I want again. I’ve lost 100 pounds, work out regularly at the gym, bike about 80 miles a week, and have full range of motion. I can reach straight overhead and touch my shoulder blades behind my back. Having my shoulders replaced was one of the best things I have ever done for myself and my family. Thank you to Dr. Barry, Becky, and the entire TCO team. You’ve truly changed my life!

I saw Dr. Kneeland on October 9th. She was phenomenal and caring. Although it turned out my concerns were outside of her specialty, she examined me thoroughly, took the time to understand my priorities and concerns with my health, and still provided very helpful recommendations to consider for next steps on my journey. Thank you to Dr. Kneeland for your excellent care.

In December 2025, I had a sudden episode of pain in my right hip. I saw my primary physician and had X-rays taken which revealed severe osteoarthritis in my right hip. He referred me to Twin Cities Orthopedics. The physician offered me a cortisone injection and physical therapy in lieu of surgery. Unfortunately, this did not decrease the pain I was feeling. I kept working and performing daily activities despite having lingering pain. I knew I needed surgery instead.

Dr. O’Neill was recommended to me by friends and a coworker. I chose him to perform my hip replacement surgery using a minimally invasive procedure. My initial visit with Dr. O’Neill was a very positive experience. He was very understanding, knowledgeable, caring, and listened to my plight. The surgery was also a positive experience. The team that worked with Dr. O’Neill was very caring and knowledgeable. I went from agonizing pain to no pain after surgery. I am back to work and walking easily with no discomfort. I have no restrictions on what I can do. I would highly recommend Dr. O’Neill.

After three months of medicine, physical therapy, and two epidural injections, I finally went to Dr. Harris for a consultation. He reviewed my MRI that I had done two months prior and immediately identified a herniated disk at L4-L5. My previous provider outside of TCO said that there was no obvious cause for my pain and sciatica. She said “no smoking gun”. Unfortunately, I think that she was just reading the radiologist report, which did not point out a herniated disc. The radiologist must have missed it.

Fast forward, Dr. Harris performed a microdisectomy on September 14, 2026. As of today, three weeks later, my weak right leg is back to work! I no longer use a cane, and I can ascend stairs with both legs. Feeling is returning to the right leg that was formerly numb. I have great respect for Dr. Harris! I know that he will do his best to help people. I thank him for his kind care.

I had the best experience with Dr. Reynolds after I found myself stuck and stiff for days from my neck and shoulders. I had tingling all the down to my arm to fingers. Once an MRI was done, I was told that I needed immediate surgery to relieve the compression on my cervical spine, so we booked the surgery. I have had more than ten orthopedic-related surgeries related to osteoarthritis, but this neck thing scared me to death since it was involving my spine.

We met and discussed the procedure. He was able to explain so I could understand, spend the time to relate to me, and put me at ease. It made it an easier decision to go through with the surgery. He has a very good manner during pre-op, at surgery center, during post-op, and the follow-up! My surgery seems to have been very straightforward and common, but more important, successful. I would gladly recommend Dr. Chris Reynolds at TCO for any family and friends needing a neck specialist.

The care I received from Dr. Reynolds and his team was outstanding. I appreciated their open and honestness throughout my care. Dr. Reynolds jokingly said I likely wouldn’t like him for the first few days of my recovery. Now I am three weeks into my recovery, and the only complaint is that I’m not allowed to do whatever I want. After living with a high level of pain for many years, I now have no pain, can walk upright, and can lay flat in bed. I praise my Lord and Savior for giving Dr. Reynolds the skills and directing his team in the care they provided.