Patient Testimonials

For a few years, I suffered with foot problems. I have had great relief since seeing Dr. Nolan. I would highly recommend him.

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 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. Chen is very personable and knowledgeable. She gave me great advice with toe spacers before and after surgery. The bunion surgery recovery went very well! I was doing my home gym lifting workout in my little boot after week one. Workouts helped bring inflammation down with extra circulation. It felt good. She gave me exercises to do to strengthen feet. By one month, I was walking on the beach. I only took Tylenol post-surgery. The incision looks good and feels good. I am ready to do my other foot next December/January with Dr. Chen. Her and her staff were great on checking in throughout the process of my recovery.

Drew Gienau is personable and attentive. He listened to my goals and helped me find technology for every activity I wanted to get back to. Prosthetics are constantly advancing, and TCO is on the cutting edge. I’m back to mountain biking and dirt biking, and am working on getting back on my motorcycle. Without Drew and my care team at TCO, I’d still be in a wheelchair.

I saw Dr. Chen on June 17th, 2026. She got to the crux of my feet issue and provided me with several options. I was pleased with Dr. Chen and rest of the TCO staff during my office visit.

Dr. Chen was very helpful in alleviating some of my ankle pain. The solution was simple but effective. She outlined what steps I need to take ? if the insoles don’t alleviate my pain enough. I felt listened to and was very impressed with both her demeanor and knowledge. I will definitely go back to her if the pain increases.

Dr. Mittelsteadt is the best! I had surgery to remove a bunion, and he did an excellent job! He took the time to explain the surgery and answer all my questions. He is very friendly and truly cares about his patients. I highly recommend him and his team to others. It is a breath of fresh air to have a surgeon who doesn’t treat you like a number.

We cannot say enough good things about Dr. Caroline Chen and her care coordinator, Jennifer. From the moment we walked into the office, we were treated with kindness, respect, and genuine concern for my well-being. Dr. Chen is knowledgeable, thorough, and took the time to explain everything clearly. She listened carefully to our concerns and created treatment plans that made us feel confident and comfortable.

Jennifer is equally outstanding! She is always friendly, thorough, and seamless in her communication when helping us schedule appointments. It’s clear that she truly cares about patients and goes above and beyond to ensure everyone receives exceptional care. Together, Dr. Chen and Jennifer make an amazing team! I highly recommend TCO to anyone looking for compassionate, professional, and high-quality foot care.

Dr. Chen took care of my child when he fractured his tibia. She answered all our many questions and was very reassuring about his recovery process. We had a great experience with Dr. Chen and the whole care team at TCO!