Patient Testimonials

Dr. Jeremiah Johnson, along with Madison Styrlund and the rest of his team, made my recent partial knee replacement a truly positive experience. Initially, they performed a meniscus repair, but sadly, I re-tore that same meniscus. However, they offered me excellent options with great care and knowledge. They were incredibly patient and thorough throughout the process. The partial knee replacement was a success, and my recovery has been going wonderfully. I am now back to walking regularly and looking forward to getting back to running and skiing within the year. Dr. Johnson and his team have had a profoundly positive impact on my life, and I would highly recommend them to anyone!

I had both of my knees replaced by Dr. Bircher. Post surgery went very well and I had no issues. My recovery time was quicker than I expected. Dr. Bircher was easy to schedule surgeries with at specific times that fit my needs. I am very pleased with the results.

When I was having trouble standing after sitting for long stretches of time, I thought it was just an old age thing—I’m 71! Turns out, my knees were bone on bone. I saw Dr. Cooper and his assistant, April. She was wonderful. I was nervous because I’d never had a surgery like this before, and she kept me calm and explained everything. She told me to build up my protein and do certain exercises before surgery, so I’d have a smoother recovery. After the surgery, I had a lot of bruising, which she’d warned me about. I got off pain killers after a week and was walking alone after two weeks. April was there every step of the way to reassure me everything was normal and that I was making good progress. 

At 52 years young, I found myself needing a partial knee replacement. Twin Cities Orthopedics was wonderful to work with and got me on the schedule in a very timely manner. Dr. Kruse was straightforward, yet kind. He took the time to make sure I understand my options. His team is also very accessible and answered all my questions. I had to go to Ridgeview Medical Center in Chaska to have my surgery. It was an hour away from my house and it made me a little bit nervous. I am pleased to say that I have never received such amazing care.

From the staff during pre-op, post-op, physical therapy, and my nursing care, they were all amazing! My nursing care was far superior to anything I have received in the past. They were very nurturing and professional at the same time. They explained everything to me in a way that made sense and provided me with my options. I felt very empowered even though I had just had knee surgery and was feeling a little gloomy about it. I highly recommend the teams at TCO and Ridgeview.

Angela Tullbane has taught me so much about nutrition and how my body uses food. As a woman in my early 60’s whose been battling weight issues since my mid 20’s, I was out of ideas. I have been thin at times during my adult life and thought of myself as “healthy” during those years. However, I was only able to achieve that body size by starving myself and doing very punishing workouts for several hours a day. I developed a history of lower body injuries from pushing myself beyond the breaking point. I never realizing I wasn’t giving my body the nutrition I needed to make my bones, muscles, and ligaments strong enough to do the work I was asking of them. When I found myself facing a serious knee surgery, I was at my wits end. I was only eating about 700 calories a day and was worried I would balloon-up during the long recovery ahead of me. I was told I needed to change my eating immediately or it would hurt my recovery. I wasn’t giving my body what it needed. Angela has been so wonderful to work with. She has helped me learn ways to feed my body to make it strong enough to support all the outdoor activities I love. Visiting her has completely changed how I think about workouts and even my body image. I wish everyone had access to this kind of help.

Dr. Anseth made me feel confident that he could help me. My recovery stay at 212 Surgery Center was very comfortable and the staff was excellent. The first few weeks were difficult but after week three, I was on the upswing. I am eight weeks into my recovery, and I can mow the lawn, plant flowers, and get up and down from the lounger on my porch with ease. My knee is great! It feels stable when I get up, and I no longer need to stand and wait until I feel like I can move. Dr. Anseth was sensitive to my nickel allergy and used a “gold” prosthetic robotically. So far, I am very pleased. Thank you to Dr. Anseth and the great TCO staff. I had put this off for ten years but I am so glad I finally did it.

I really appreciate the quality and attentive care I received from Dr. Jeremiah Johnson and his team at Twin Cities Orthopedics. They were phenomenal from initial diagnosis, to surgery, through follow-ups and recovery. Their timely care allowed me to get surgery two days after I tore my patellar tendon, which was during the Thanksgiving holiday week. I am now close to resuming normal activity levels thanks to their competent and compassionate care. I am so grateful!

Dr. Bircher has replaced both my knees with excellent results. He is not only a skilled surgeon but a great person as well. He listens, explains, and shows great care for his patients. I would send anyone to Dr. Bircher. Thank you to Dr. Bircher and his team.

Approximately two months ago, I had my fourth knee surgery. It was a total knee replacement, and my first surgery performed by Dr. Bircher. Not that I enjoy knee surgeries, but despite being the most invasive procedure I have had, this one was the most pleasant experience of the four! From my very first meeting with him, Dr. Bircher demonstrated nothing but the most professional care I could hope for. Additionally, his entire support team at Twin Cities Orthopedics was exceptional! If anyone asks me, Dr. Bircher will be a very easy recommendation to give.

After many years of knee pain, I got a referral to see Dr. Bircher. I felt very comfortable with him and his assistants right from the start. I will be looking to do my second knee surgery in the near future, and I will definitely use his services again.