Patient Testimonials

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.

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.

I am very grateful to the person that recommended Dr. Bircher. He is a very kind, compassionate, and excellent orthopedic surgeon. What more can I say that has not already been said in all the other testimonials that I have read. My knee replacement journey went very well! During recovery, I used the ice and compression machine and the Rom Tech bike which was recommended by Dr. Bircher. I feel those devices had a big impact on my successful recovery. I have already recommended Dr. Bircher to a couple friends, and I will have him replace my other knee in the near future. Thank you to Dr. Bircher for his expertise!

I am 62 years old and have been dealing with knee pain for many years. I tore my ACL 38 years ago, and had three torn meniscus tears, bone on bone arthritis, and floating bone fragments in my left knee. I never had any surgeries to fix these issues in the past. After the last meniscus tears, and an MRI, I went in to see Dr. Saterbak. She was recommended to me from a few different people that I play Senior Softball with. When she reviewed my MRI, she told me, “Let’s not try to fix this one, let’s just give you a new knee”. Our first visit was great, as she shared what she was seeing and what the procedure would be like. I had all the confidence in the world in her. All the pre-surgery information was incredible! This included a 60-page document that covered pre-surgery, during surgery, and post-surgery information and recommendations. It was fantastic!

She recommended using the EXCEL program. What a great suggestion that was! Everything is all included in one program from pre-surgery, post-surgery, and physical therapy. The stay at the Omni Hotel was top notch! Better than any hospital stay could possibly be for recovery. The staff was fantastic. The accommodations were beautiful. Everything was just as I needed it to be.

Now let’s talk about how the procedure went and how my recovery has gone. The procedure was great, with little to no pain in my knee from day one. There was a lot of swelling and bruising as that was to be expected, but I think most of that came from the tourniquet used in the procedure. I already had a measured 90° bend and 0° straightness during the first night at the Omni with the TCO staff. I did a lot of walking that night too and everything felt great. I used a walker only that first night and then moved to a cane which only lasted for another couple days. The PT at TCO Vadnais Heights has gone great. Every trip to see them has had improved results and my expectations have been exceeded throughout the entire process. I am now at five weeks post-surgery, my PT is nearly done. My last measurement was 127° Bend and -3° and straightness.

Everything has gone better than I could have ever expected! Why did I wait so long to see someone? I would highly recommend Dr. Saterbak and her team if anyone is considering or needing a knee replacement. On a scale of one to ten, I would have to give them an eleven or higher. Thank you to TCO and Dr. Saterbak’s team for providing such outstanding medical service and care. This was as good of an experience as I could get!

Due to a car accident, I had to have knee replacements done on both knees. These were done with another healthcare provider outside of Twin Cities Orthopedics. The first was March 2023 and the second was November 2023. Six months after the November surgery, there was an issue and the replacement had to be redone. During this time Dr. Bircher kept me informed of what the procedure entailed and what the recovery time would be. He would always keep me informed and updated on any issues I had. My recovery has been complete and my knees feel great! I appreciate how Dr. Bircher took the time to explain everything that was going on and was always available to take calls and answer my questions. I would recommend Dr. Bircher to anyone with knee or hip issues.

I am an 87-year-old woman who visited Dr. Bircher about my very painful knee. I previously had several shots, but they didn’t relieve my pain until Dr. Bircher performed a knee replacement. The recovery was explained thoroughly so I knew what to expect. The healing process is going exactly as planned. Dr. Bircher was very patient and kind. I would recommend him to anybody in need of knee care.

On November 19, 2025, Dr. Lewis preformed a total knee replacement on my left knee. During the first night after surgery, I knew I had made the right choice, not only deciding to have the surgery, but also in having Dr. Lewis preform it. By the sixth week, I was feeling great and scheduled my right knee replacement for March 9, 2026. I could not be happier with the outcome. Thanks to Dr. Lewis’s skill, knowledge, and experience I am feeling better than I have in 20+ years. Thank you to Dr. Lewis and his team for giving me my mobility back.

I am thrilled with the outcome of my total knee replacement. I went in for my three-month checkup today and my knee replacement is perfect! Dr. Carlson did such a phenomenal job. Honestly, I forget that I have had a knee replacement because it feels so real. I can do everything that I did before the surgery. My job is cleaning houses, and I went back to work eight weeks after my surgery. In order to have a successful outcome, I had to be consistent and faithful in doing my exercises. I also went on short walks to keep this knee moving. In time, I will need to have my other knee done, and I will be having Dr. Carlson do that one too.