Patient Testimonials

I had a knee revision in August 2024,  and my pain went away for about two months. I scheduled an appointment with Dr. Bircher because of the pain. He saw the way I was walking and suggested that I get an X-ray of my hip even through I had no pain there. I had pain in the same knee that was operated on prior. The X-ray showed bone on bone, and the pain was going from my hip to my operated knee. The X-ray on my knee showed that everything was good.

I had a hip replacement on April 1st, 2025. After three weeks, I was walking with no walker, and my knee pain was gone. Three months later, there was no pain in the knee. It has been the best I have felt in two years.

Dr. Kyle Flikkema is very professional! He is soft spoken, listens attentively, explains options thoroughly, and has direct eye contact with his patients. He is a very kind person who truly wants the best outcomes for his patients. He gives his full attention to you and answers all the questions you may have. Without hesitation I highly recommend Dr. Kyle Flikkema!

Dr. Hunt is an amazing surgeon and an all-around nice person. It was a pleasure and honor to be under his expert care.  I could not be happier with the outcome. Eight weeks post-surgery, and I feel great! The EXCEL program is first class! Having a peaceful first night under the careful watch of the nurses was incredible. Truly best in class care. I wish I could stay there even without the surgery.

Dr. Bircher did one of my knee replacements in December 2024. He did a fantastic job! Nobody could believe how easy it was for me in my recovery journey. Even my physical therapist could not believe it and cut my therapy short because of how well I did. In March 2025, he operated on my other knee. Same outcome. I would highly recommend anyone to having Dr. Bircher do their knee surgery. Besides what a great surgeon he is, he is also very kind and caring. He calls you back if you have any questions. I really appreciated all he did for me!

From pre-op to recovery to the EXCEL overnight room, all the staff were wonderful. So kind, gracious, informative, and attentive. I highly recommend TCO to anyone having orthopedic surgery. The care is exceptional!

Dr. Bircher did an excellent job! He was very professional and took time to answer all my questions. I would and I do highly recommend him to others.

My insurance denied this surgery five times by two different doctors until I met Dr. Hoel. He was able to work with them to get the surgery approved. He is amazing and a fantastic doctor! My surgery went great, and his team is wonderful to work with. I am so thankful that I met Dr. Hoel!

I honestly cannot thank Dr. Anseth and his Team enough for the “new” life that I have been given. In 2016, I was diagnosed with femoroacetabular impingement (FAI). I had two surgeries prior to help assist with preserving my right hip in the hope that I would not have to get a replacement. Unfortunately, after my second hip surgery, things never felt “right” or “normal.” That is when I decided I needed to see a doctor who specialized in hip care and has also worked on athletes of all ages.

Luckily, I was able to ask around and I heard that Dr. Anseth was one of the best, so I scheduled an appointment with him. He asked me questions, especially about what things I wanted to do that I could not physically do due to my arthritis forming in my hip. It was embarrassing that I could not put away my dishes from the dishwasher or pick up my clothes off the floor. We put together a game plan. I needed to lose some weight, which is challenging when I had pain. I also had a trip coming up that I didn’t want to reschedule. So, I had received two injections with his team in the meantime and scheduled as soon as I was able.

When on my trip, there was one thing I could not do, which was climb to the top of El Yunque National Rainforest. I made it about a quarter of the way up before needing to turn around. I promised myself that I would come back one day and finish that hike. That May, (three years ago) I had my operation. The team was amazing, and the relief was instant. I truly wished I had done it sooner. Dr. Anseth even took pictures of my hip for me, as I have worked in the medical field. By the second week I was walking around very well. About 4-months post op, I decided to get into biking and started lifting weights along with walking. It took a long time for my muscles to feel fully recovered, but I was happy I took the time to regain muscle strength.

Since having the operation, I have traveled to Rome and France. I have walked and climbed hills that I know I would not have been able to do previously. I have joined a dance studio. I bike, I play pickle ball, and now I am learning to golf. With diet and exercise, I have lost over 70 pounds because I am finally able to move the way I have wanted to for years. The best part of my story? I climbed to the top of El Yunque this past November with my friends. I cannot recommend him enough. There is hope for that pain to go away, and for you to have your life back. Since then, Dr. Anseth has also operated on my grandmother for her knees. Thank you to Dr. Anseth and his Team!

I am beyond grateful for the amazing care and support I have received from Dr. Ryan, as well as her care coordinator, Jillian. I have seen so many different specialists lately who never knew how to help me. She did more for me in our first 15-minute appointment than anyone else has done for me previously. She is very knowledgeable about my condition, empathetic, and validating of my pain. I appreciate her efforts to help lessen my pain without surgery, which I would likely not be able to heal from.

I am so happy to have someone on my care team that I feel genuinely cares about me. Empathy goes a long, long way, especially in complex cases like mine. Additionally, all the other staff members at TCO Maple Grove have been just as wonderful. They are all very kind people.

I had a right shoulder joint replacement. Dr. Hunt did a phenomenal job! I had the nerve block which lasted three days and I had no pain. Icing helped with swelling as well. I was at the TCO EXCEL recovery suite overnight. Everyone there was very kind and took good care of me. They are where attentive to my needs. I highly recommend TCO!