Patient Testimonials

I wanted to take a moment to share the exceptional care and professionalism I have received under the attentive care of Dan Silverberg. The United States Department of Veterans Affairs referred me to orthopedic care through the Office of Community Care because of my combat injuries that include my back, neck, stomach, shoulders, wrist, ankles, etc. My primary care doctor at the VA told me that I needed to try different modalities of care including orthopedics. Within ten visits at TCO, the severe pain I would normally experience has subsided. The large diastasis and associated bulge I would normally see has significantly reduced, and the pain I normally experience has lessened. While my disabilities are lifelong and I will never be completely healed, Dan has significantly helped me and I am very grateful.

I also work at the United States Department of Veterans Affairs where I was appointed by the president to lead finance and support to all of our clinics, hospitals, and veteran benefit programs. I have come across many skilled and committed professionals who dedicate their lives to helping people. I would put Dan Silverberg at the top of this list. If there are opportunities to train other physical therapists, I think he would be a fantastic choice to help Twin Cities Orthopedics lead from a place of excellence, experience, knowledge, and the art involved in this practice. Thank you for positively changing my life and allowing me to live a more full, enjoyable, and pain-free existence.

I’ve dealt with foot problems my whole life. As a kid, as a teenager, even when I joined the Army, it never went away. I then hurt my right foot during training, and after that, I spent years seeing different doctors who couldn’t figure out what was wrong. I had surgeries, plates, bone scans, therapy, you name it. Nothing worked. Eventually, I was told there was nothing more they could do. I just had to live with it.

For nearly 20 years, I couldn’t walk 50 feet without pain. Then one morning, I heard a TCO commercial on the radio. Chris Hawkey was talking about his own experience, and something about it stuck with me. I decided to call. From the moment I walked into the clinic, I knew it was different. Everyone was respectful, helpful, and kind. When I met with Dr. Scott Holthusen, he looked at my X-rays, examined my feet, and said, ‘We can fix this.’ No one had ever said that to me before. He explained everything clearly and laid out a plan.

When surgery day came, the whole TCO team made me feel at ease. The nurses were incredible. When I woke up from surgery, I started crying because for the first time in more than 20 years, I wasn’t in pain. My recovery took time. I started physical therapy with Jenn Bradley, and she was amazing. She believed in me when I didn’t believe in myself. Eventually, we began aquatic therapy, and it helped me take those first steps again. Slowly but surely, I began to see progress.

A few months later, I was walking. A few months after that, I was hiking again, something I hadn’t done since I was a teenager. I can now mow my lawn, shovel my driveway, and live without thinking about pain every day. TCO didn’t just fix my foot. They gave me back my life. Every person I met there treated me like family, and that made all the difference.

When you have a house full of rodeo riders, wrestlers, and football players, injuries are going to happen. At one point, we had seven broken bones in 14 months. That’s when we stopped going to the ER and started going straight to TCO Urgent Care in Vadnais Heights.

What makes Dr. Ockuly stand out is how approachable he is. He doesn’t just treat our boys, he gets to know them. He makes the experience feel personal and never rushed. They feel like they’re visiting a friend, not just a doctor. He even checks in after surgery or a big injury.

When my son Marshall broke his foot riding saddle bronc in North Dakota, he drove all the way home so he could go to TCO. That same weekend, we happened to see Dr. Ockuly at the state rodeo finals, and he took the time to check Marshall’s foot under a tent between events. That’s the kind of care you don’t forget.

Dr. Ockuly truly understands how important it is for kids to get back to doing what they love. Every conversation is clear, supportive, and focused on getting us back on track. As a mom, that kind of trust means everything. I know that no matter what, we’re in good hands.

I saw Dr. Tanner regarding my ankle. I had advanced bone on bone arthritis and two torn ligaments. He was very thorough when regarding what my options were as well the outcomes for each option. I choose a full ankle replacement. He agreed that would be my best option considering my age as well as the degree of damage to my ankle. Both the surgery and recovery have been very good. Follow up appointments with Dr. Tanner are very thorough and thoughtful as well. I would highly recommend him for a surgical procedure.

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’ve been a patient of TCO for many years. I’ve broken my femur three times, had a hip replacement, stress fractures, and a broken foot. Not great bones.

Through it all, I’ve always felt like I was in great hands at TCO. During my recent MRI, the power went out. It was frightening, but the staff handled it the best they could. I spoke with Matt afterward, and he is an absolute gift to the TCO family.

When I came back two weeks later, I was really nervous. Matt Grey happened to be working that day, and he took care of me. I don’t think I’ve ever met someone more kind, gentle, and reassuring. He got me through the MRI with ease, and I’m so grateful.