Patient Testimonials

Our experience at Twin Cities Orthopedics was exceptional from start to finish. The friendly and knowledgeable staff immediately put my son at ease, making what could have been an incredibly stressful situation much more manageable. The convenience of the facility’s location was a huge plus, allowing us to get there quickly and easily.

We were also impressed by the short wait times. We were seen promptly and efficiently. Most importantly, the care my son received was top-notch. Thanks to the expert treatment, he was able to get back to the things he loves much faster than we anticipated. We are incredibly grateful for the outstanding service and care provided by Twin Cities Orthopedics.

I have had the honor of being a patient of Dr. Michael Johnson while he was at the Mayo Clinic. I recently had a problem with my hip and met with him at TCO. He does a great job with patients. We learned a lot at our appointment.

I highly recommend Dr. Michael R. Johnson and his team to anyone considering hip replacement surgery. He performed my surgery in January 2025. From my initial consultation through my post-operative physical therapy, my total hip replacement journey with Dr. Johnson has been a truly positive experience. Dr. Johnson is a skilled surgeon, and both he and his nurse Jen were always prompt and thorough in their communication. It made me feel supported and informed every step of the way. The EXCEL Surgery and Recovery program was invaluable to me. This comprehensive approach made a significant difference in my recovery. My physical therapist, Ashleigh Kratz, challenged me to succeed at my pace. She really listened and found good solutions to the couple of challenges I encountered. I am now enjoying a much-improved quality of life thanks to Dr. Johnson and his team. I’m so grateful for their excellent care!

I had a horrible fall that dislocated my shoulder, tore my rotator cuff, and fractured a bone. Dr. Schmiesing is an excellent surgeon and answered all my questions. His team is also great, and phone calls were returned very quickly. My shoulder is so much better. I highly recommend him.

I have lived with arthritis pain in my right thumb joint for many years, even with multiple painful cortisone injections. I decided to take the next step and contact Dr. Mark Fischer, a Hand Specialist at TCO. I had a great consultation with him. Dr. Fischer was very thorough about my options to get pain relief. Without question, my husband and I liked his solution to address my pain. He took the time to explain the procedure and all that it would entail from pre-surgery, post-surgery, and recovery. Immediately, Dr. Fisher made me feel confident that this was the right choice to eliminate my thumb pain.

On the day of my surgery, the staff were friendly, professional, and informative. No question was unanswered. Dr. Fisher’s surgery team came in to introduce themselves and explain their roles. Once sent home, I took only one prescribed pain pill. When the cast came off, I opted to take advantage of hand therapy. After two visits, I am back to feeling completely pain free with total mobility. Thank you TCO, Dr. Fisher, and Team!

I would like to thank Dr. Ockuly and his team for their excellent work on my knee. My recovery was much easier than I ever thought it would be. Their follow up appointments showed me how much they care about the patient. It feels so nice not to be in pain with every step. Thank you very much.

Dr. Mair and his excellent team made my surgery and recovery easy and comfortable. I was very impressed with the entire process, from the initial appointment with Dr. Mair and his staff to the recovery. He and his staff answered all my questions, so I was prepared and knew what to expect. I love being able to do all the activities I had been missing when my knees were so painful. Thank you, Dr. Mair, and your excellent team!

Dr. Bircher performed a full knee replacement on Feb 13th. I am now two months out on April 13th. The TCO care team has done an amazing job from pre op PT through the procedure and post op PT. Dr. Bircher not only had the planned post op visits. But he was very responsive to my questions between visits. Consequently, I have played 7 rounds of golf already and am back to my regular activities. While it will be a while for full strength to return. I am well on my way! Thank you, Dr. Bircher and Team!!!

Dr. Carlson is congenial, informative, caring, and an exceptional surgeon. Thanks for being there in my time of need.

I had my labrum in my right shoulder repaired by Dr. Kelly and his team in 2017, so when I needed surgery on my left shoulder this past summer, it was a no-brainer to return to them. I truly appreciate how Dr. Kelly takes the time to clearly explain the diagnosis and work through treatment options. I’ll never forget how he drew a diagram of the shoulder right on the exam table paper to help me understand exactly what was going on. From the initial evaluation to the operating room and through recovery, he was supportive, compassionate, and attentive every step of the way.

His PA, Lindsey, was fantastic at my post-op appointments — knowledgeable and always willing to answer any questions I had. Her bedside manner is truly exceptional. Dr. Kelly’s care coordinator, Kaici, was also wonderfully kind and helpful throughout the entire process.

I’m deeply grateful to Dr. Kelly and his entire team for their exceptional care. I would recommend them without hesitation to anyone I know!

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