Patient Testimonials

Dr. Traynor did such a good job communicating everything that I needed to have done. He explained the surgery to me so I could understand what was going to happen. The support team was also great. My ankle is healing wonderfully! I really liked how Dr. Traynor saw me a few times after surgery just to make sure my ankle was healing properly. He was so very kind! I’m really happy with everything that has been regarding my care.

Dr. Chen is a phenomenal surgeon who cares deeply for her patients. She checked on me regularly in the months leading up to my surgery. When I was worried about a possible complication after the operation, she was able to see me immediately to confirm that everything was healing normally. I would recommend her to anyone who is looking for an ankle surgeon. Dr. Chen is the best!

I can’t speak highly enough about my experience with Dr. Langer. He was extremely personable, knowledgeable, patient, and kind. He also was optimistic about a solution for my foot pain after I had previously been dismissed by a different doctor outside TCO. Although he was running behind, he not only apologized for being late, but he also thanked us for waiting for him. He handled the situation apologetically but also with gratitude which made us feel respected. As a health care provider, I feel he is an excellent role model for what we should strive for in all patient interactions. I will be recommending him to any and all.

Dr. Mittelsteadt is a very good guy. He is funny but gets straight to the point and takes the time to make sure his patients are taken care of. He fixed my ankle and helped me get back to playing the sports I love. For that, I am incredibly grateful!

Dr. Mittelsteadt, Annie Drabot, and his team did a great job fixing my broken ankle. They gave me great instructions on how the RICE machine is used to help heal my ankle during recovery. I feel blessed that I ended up in the hands of Dr. Mittelsteadt and his team. I even had one of the PT staff tell me that my scars were beautiful. Dr. Mittelsteadt told me that was Annie’s handiwork. Hopefully, I don’t break anything again, but if I do, I know where to go.

Dr. Engasser was great! The procedure was done efficiently and perfectly. He is very empathetic, truly cares about your issues, and makes sure you have a successful resolution. He was so pleased with the success of the operation and how well everything went during my recovery. If you need ankle surgery, especially a replacement, I would see Dr. Engasser!

I have had the unique opportunity to know Dr. William Engasser from both sides of healthcare – as a perioperative nurse who worked with him in the operating room and now as his patient.

I first worked with Dr. Engasser when he came to Twin Cities Orthopedics as a Foot & Ankle Fellow working alongside Dr. Chris Coetzee at Crosstown Surgery Center. Even early in his career, I was impressed by his surgical skill, professionalism, and the way he interacted with both patients and the surgical team.

Years later, when I needed foot and ankle surgery myself, choosing Dr. Engasser was an easy decision. He repaired my bunion in 2024. After an excellent experience and outcome, I trusted him again for my ankle arthroscopy and Broström ligament reconstruction in 2026.

Being an OR nurse makes you very aware of what you look for when choosing a surgeon for yourself. Technical skill matters tremendously, but so do communication, judgment, compassion, and trust. Dr. Engasser has all of those qualities. He listens, explains the plan clearly, answers questions, and genuinely cares about helping his patients return to the lives and activities that matter to them.

Perhaps the greatest compliment I can give is this: I knew Dr. Engasser’s work before I ever became his patient, and when it was my turn to be on the operating table, I chose him. Twice.

I am incredibly grateful to Dr. Engasser and his team for the care they have given me, and I would highly recommend him to anyone needing foot or ankle care.

I have greatly appreciated Dr. Engasser as my surgeon for a right ankle replacement and would recommend him for anyone needing an ankle surgery. He answered every question I had with knowledge, experience, compassion, and good humor. He sincerely cared about me and about the surgery going perfectly. Images were taken of my ankle pre-op to have an ankle joint made in the shape of my original joint. The surgery itself went very well from both Dr. Engasser’s perspective and mine. Pain from the surgery was minimal. Once I could, I put weight on my ankle and started physical therapy. The recovery went very quickly. My ankle was imaged at all follow-up appointments and Dr. Engasser met with me to discuss the results which have all been excellent. He and his team also helped me make connections with a surgeon where I winter to continue monitoring my ankle and continue physical therapy there.

Three months ago, I received ankle tendon repair surgery from Dr. Christopher Traynor. My results are great! I am back to enjoying the activities I love in life. Thank you to the team at TCO Maple Grove.

I had my total ankle replacement surgery done this past January. Before the surgery, I couldn’t walk without pain and even just standing could be excruciating. Dr. Seybold was an excellent surgeon, and I knew what to expect every step of the way. He truly listened to me! I am now pain free and my quality of life has improved immensely. You will not find a better doctor or surgeon to help you through this. I am so thankful for his care. He did a great job!