Patient Testimonials

I want to say a big thank you to Dr. Ockuly, Anne Merrill, Josh the anesthetist, and the entire wonderful staff at TCO River Falls. Every time I go downstairs to workout in my home gym, I pain-free and forever grateful!  As you know, working out with intensity at 70 years old is not an option but a necessity. I can remain metabolically healthy because you fixed my hips. You cannot put a price on what you did for me. Thank you to Dr. Ockuly and his team! God Bless!

I am so happy to have found Dr. Vorlicky! I had a knee replacement with another provider outside of TCO. It never seemed to be getting better and the original surgeon said nothing was wrong. I asked my cousin who she had gone to for her knee replacement and she referred me to Dr. Vorlicky. When I went to see him, he said he knew exactly what was wrong. He operated on my knee and it made such a huge difference! 

Four months later, I am having him do my right knee. I am still healing but continue to feel better every day. Dr. Vorlicky is amazing and I would highly recommend him to anyone! In fact, he has also replaced my husband’s hip. He has no pain in his hip at all anymore. All of the staff at TCO and their surgery centers are the kindest and most helpful people. They are amazing at making you feel better!

I had my hip replaced in September 2025. Over the next few months, I worked with Brooke Leone weekly. Besides being an absolute gem of a person, she was encouraging, smart, enthusiastic, funny, and determined to help me. I made great strides in my recovery due to Brooke. Every week, she had a new guide with workouts for me. I may have not needed the last couple of sessions, but it was tough for me to stop. With the upmost sincerity, I couldn’t recommend a better physical therapist than Brooke.

I first saw Dr. Bircher 3 1/2 years ago when I started experiencing pain in my right knee. He guided me through options. He said to come see him once I am unable to do the activities I want to do without pain. There was no pressure in deciding right away! When the time came, he X-rayed and confirmed I was ready to have my knee replaced. Dr. Bircher and his team were very helpful and responsive throughout the process. The surgery went great! I have already been golfing and hitting the gym consistently only 90 days after the surgery. If I have any further knee or hip needs, I know who I will be calling. Thank you to Dr. Bircher and his team, including my physical therapists. They did a great job!

Dr. Lewis is an excellent surgeon. He is very personable and truly cares about his patients. I had both knees done in a six-month timeframe with no issues. My recovery going well. I would recommend him to anybody who needs knee or hip surgery.

I had my left hip replaced on February 3rd, 2025, by Dr. Sam Carlson. I had excellent results and care. I couldn’t be happier. I had no restrictions and that made life very simple, and I feel like it also made my healing goal quicker. I followed the rules before, during, and after surgery which I think helped as well. I was on a plane less than three weeks later and finished my recovery there by walking and climbing steps. I am now having my right hip done a year later by Dr. Sam Carlson because I have complete faith in him and his staff. Melissa is an awesome coordinator and the whole process has been user-friendly. Any questions you have, they will answer.

My experience with Dr. Carlson was great. He spent time listening to my concerns, and he answered all my questions. The surgery went very well, and I didn’t have any complications with my recovery. I would go back to him again if I need my other hip done. I highly recommend him!

I am very happy with Dr. Lewis. He is very professional and kind. He does such a great job that I continue to have him do my surgeries. So far, he has done a shoulder repair, two knee replacements (right and left), and a hip replacement. Dr. Lewis is an excellent surgeon and a genuinely kind person. His staff is excellent too, especially Libby and Angela.

I cannot speak highly enough about the exceptional care I received from Dr. Carlson, Jacob Szalat, and the entire scheduling team. My total hip replacement went incredibly well, and being part of the EXCEL Program made the experience even better. From start to finish, I felt supported and respected. Every question and concern was addressed thoughtfully. Scheduling was seamless, and I was able to get the timing I needed without stress. Thanks to the outstanding care team at Twin Cities Orthopedics, I am moving forward with confidence and gratitude!

I am so happy I was set up with Dr. Andrew Ockuly for both of my hip replacements. His bedside manner is very polite and calming. My husband really appreciated how open and truthful he was about the risks, benefits, and outcomes. My hips feel amazing and I am so glad my pain is finally gone after two years of living with a limp. My scars have healed beautifully. I highly recommend Dr. Ockuly!