Patient Testimonials

I saw Dr. Traynor for an ongoing infection from a previous left total ankle replacement. He was amazing! We talked about three different options that I could try. I chose to have my implant removed and receive IV antibiotics so I could then get a new ankle implant put in six weeks later. Throughout this entire process Dr. Traynor was caring, took time to listen to me, and gave me all my options upfront. I received the BEST surgical care from him and his team to treat my issue. Thanks to Dr. Traynor, I will be able to have full use of my ankle and get back to being able to move again without pain.

I broke my ankle playing soccer and came to Twin Cities Orthopedics. Dr. Mittelsteadt and the whole team were always kind, patient, and respectful. My surgery went smoothly. They guided me through physical therapy and my post-op appointments. Even when it came time to remove the hardware, I felt comfortable and supported. I never felt rushed or judged. I am very grateful for how they handled my whole recovery journey.

Dr. Seybold and his team are great to work with. From the first evaluation of my ankle to the actual surgery and recovery, everything was done in a way that made me feel very comfortable with the process. I would recommend Twin Cities Orthopedics, Dr. Seybold, and his team to anybody that needs orthopedic care.

I tore my Achilles playing pickleball, and Dr. Scallon went through recovery options with me. He told me having surgery was the best choice. I went through a successful surgery and Dr. Scallon was there for me every step of the way. He is truly a great medical professional. I would recommend him to anyone that has gone through a similar injury.

From start to finish, everyone at TCO was fantastic. There were able to answer every question I had. Dr. Marcus Mittelsteadt was friendly and professional. I highly recommend him to anyone. My ankle already feels much better and there is still more healing to go! Everyone from the front desk folks, schedulers, care coordinators, nurses, and PT team were very knowledgeable, helpful, and kind!

I cannot say enough about Dr. Mittelsteadt and his wonderful staff! I had an EMT step on and break my left foot in three places about 5 years ago. Dr. Mittelsteadt was going to do surgery the following winter, which was about a year later, but something came up with my health so we couldn’t do it. That went on for 5 winters! Dr. Mittelsteadt saw me through all those years, with steroid shots and different braces. He was very understanding and patient. Plus, he is funny! Of all the doctors I have, he’s my favorite by far. Right after I went back to work from my ankle surgery, I fell and broke my kneecap. He took care of that as well. I fall and break things all the time, so I am sure I will be seeing him again!

In the fall of 2020, I was walking across my deck with an extension cord and tripped over the cord end. As I lay on the sidewalk assessing for possible damage, I rotated my leg left and right. Unfortunately, my right foot looked like it had quit, as my toes remained pointing skyward. I had made it to the age of 72 without breaking any bones. We were assigned to Dr. Ockuly and his team. My wife and I were introduced to Dani, who is Dr. Ockuly’s Care Coordinator. If we had any questions or concerns, Dani called back incredibly quickly and was very professional. If she didn’t have the answer, she found out and called us back promptly. During the consultation, we shared our faith life with Dr. Ockuly, who responded in kind. This deepened the relationship greatly and added significantly to the trust between patient and doctor.

Sometime after that, my wife was involved in a car accident. I drove to the emergency room and met her there after the EMTs had arrived. Lo and behold…she had unfortunately broken her arm and wrist. These were the first broken bones for her as well. During a break in the action, I slipped outside and left a message with Dani. She quickly called me back, and we scheduled an appointment with Dr. Ockuly again. I was so grateful to have his team help me get scheduled on the spot.

In my retirement, I took a job as a school bus driver. I am blessed with wonderful kids on my route, and they make me happy. One part of my job I did not like was taking the 200-yard walk from the base office to my bus, and the same walk again at the end of my shift. My arthritic knees made the journey so painful. This summer, Dr. Ockuly and his team replaced both knees. WOW! Though some discomfort remains, I am taking long, confident strides. At my follow-up appointment this week, I told Dr. Ockuly, “Thank you for using your God-given gifts to repair me so I could share my God-given gifts with others!” At that point, Dr. Ockuly offered me a tissue as I was starting to tear up! As I left, I thanked Dani profusely and received a hug from Annie, who invited us to her church to see their adoration chapel. My incisions are healing very well, and my final knee X-rays proved the surgery was perfect.

Dr. Mittelsteadt did surgery on both my left and right foot. This included bunions, hammer toes straightening, and fused bones due to arthritis. He spent time to explain everything clearly and gave me a clear picture of how surgery would proceed. He was kind, personable, and professional. I highly recommend him and his team!

Dr. Mittelsteadt removed bone spurs and scraped arthritis from my ankle. He really took the time when talking with me during my appointments. I highly recommend him to anyone.

Over time I have had to get many different types of surgery done on both feet. Dr. Vargas is a favorite of mine. He is very knowledgeable and kind, plus he is good at what he does. He is kind, funny, and overall, the best Podiatrist I have ever had.