Patient Testimonials

Dr. Bircher and his entire team are not only professional in their communication but are also very personable and friendly. The hip replacement recovery was quicker than I had imagined, and Dr. Bircher’s guidance during my recovery made it go smoothly.

I am so glad I went to Twin Cities Orthopedics and chose Dr. James Bircher as my surgeon. He really cares about his patients and makes you feel comfortable about the whole experience. I now feel that I have my life back. My right hip replacement went even better than I had hoped. I highly recommend him and his team.

My wife and I perused surgeons for a knee replacement she needed. We chose Dr. Bircher, and it was a great decision. After he and his outstanding team successfully completed her knee replacement, we chose him again for my hip replacement. Once again, Dr. Bircher and his team did a superb job on my hip. We would highly recommend Dr. Bircher and his team to anyone with utmost confidence.

My experience with Dr. Ridley was the best I could have asked for. When I found out I had torn my hip labrum, I was anxious. I didn’t know what the process would look like at all, especially because I am an avid runner and have may more marathons to run in my life. Thankfully, his expertise and skill quickly put me at ease. The surgery went perfectly, and I started recovering quickly.

About two months after my first procedure, I started having pain in my other hip. I messaged Dr. Ridley right away to find out if I should be seen. He was able to get me in quickly to find out if I had torn my other labrum, which I had. We got a surgery date on the calendar without delay, and the second surgery went even better than the first!

I am now 6 weeks into recovery from my second hip surgery and 19 weeks from the first. I could not be happier with my decision to be treated at TCO with Dr. Ridley. He is personable, caring, and an expert at what he does. He and his team answered all of my questions. They always made me feel comfortable and empowered during my journey. I highly recommend him to anyone dealing with a similar issue!

Dr. Bircher and the TCO staff were amazing. Dr. Bircher replaced my hip after my husband went through the same process two months earlier. I had my other hip replaced two years ago through my regular healthcare system. Both were successful but my recovery was much faster with TCO. I didn’t feel like I was just a “number” with Dr. Bircher.

My husband and I were each in the EXCEL program after our procedures. We stayed overnight in one of their surgery care suites and had physical therapy before being released the next morning. It was much easier to understand the recovery process during physical therapy sessions versus just being handed a booklet. Every employee in the EXCEL program was awesome.

Dr. Bircher was kind, caring, and extremely knowledgeable. You can tell he is invested in his patients and their success. My hip journey may be done but you cannot go wrong with Dr. Bircher at TCO!

Once again, I’m blown away from the superb treatment and outcome of the Twin Cities Orthopedics staff! My anterior approach hip replacement far exceeded my expectations. Dr. O’Neill was kind, thorough, and a “straight shooter.” Any questions or issues I had were dealt with promptly through his staff. The surgical facilities in TCO Chaska are top notch! I am of the age where my friends are also facing hip replacements. I was the only one of three with the anterior approach and had far less pain with a very fast recovery. I highly recommend Dr. Owen O’Neill! I’ve had three other total replacements with TCO and have always been impressed by the professionalism and expertise of the surgeons I’ve worked with!

I had my right hip replaced by Dr. O’Neill in Feb 2025. Everything went very smoothly from pre and post-op. Dr. O’Neill and his team were great. My recovery went as outlined and was ever easier than discussed. I am ready to get my left hip replaced by Dr O’Neill this fall. I recommend Dr. O’Neill, his team, and the anterior approach to hip replacement.

I had an appointment with Brianna Randall PA-C for some chronic back pain and numbness in my upper legs. I have to say that this was one of the best diagnostic appointments I have ever experienced. Brianna was very professional and thorough. She took extra time to review my previous MRI and follow up X-rays. She walks me through, in detail, what was going on in my lower back and my symptoms. By the end of the appointment, I left with complete confidence in the diagnosis, how that related to my symptoms, and what my short and long-term treatment options were. Thank you to Brianna for taking the time and answering all my questions!

Alyssa Johnson has been taking care of my hamstring injury this summer. In addition to being a professional physical therapist, she is very caring. She encourages me to reach my goals and is honest about my responsibilities so I can heal in the best possible way. Alyssa makes the sessions productive by continuing to challenge me so I can reach my next goal towards a complete recovery. She never makes me feel bad, even if I digress a little. Her smile and positive attitude really help her patients improve. Thank you, TCO, for competent and caring physical therapists like Alyssa.

My hip replacement went better than I could ever have imagined. Recovery went smoothly with little to no pain after the first week. Dr. Arntson and his team were outstanding. Brianne, his PA, was kind, and responsive to questions and needs. I knew what to expect along the way. I recommend Dr. Arntson and his team!