Patient Testimonials

I had a total knee replacement in November 2022. It was a successful surgery and I was doing great until I slipped on ice four weeks after the surgery. I tore the quadricep muscle from the knee and was barely able to move. I was referred to Dr. James Bircher, a specialist in injury repair. Dr. Bircher was absolutely fantastic. He took the time to explain what had happened to my knee, explained the surgical repair procedure and possible outcomes. He really took the time to listen to me.

What really impressed me was that he was never rushed. I felt as if he listened to me and took the time to thoroughly understand the issues surrounding my injury. When I had questions after our initial meeting, he called me back that day. He met with me a second time before the surgery, just to alleviate my fears and concerns. When it was time for the actual surgery, three weeks after the injury, he took great care of me. He made sure I understood everything and that I was as comfortable as possible. The surgery was very successful and Dr. Bircher remained in close contact with me after the surgery, making sure I understood how the healing would go. He also called me at home once I was discharged from the hospital.

I believe Dr. Bircher is one of the best doctors/surgeons I have ever met. His caring compassion and his skills and expertise make for the perfect combination. I would highly, highly recommend Dr. Bircher!

Dr. Bircher and staff were professional, personable and knowledgeable. I would recommend him!

I’m so happy to have my mobility back. Thank you to Dr. Knowlan and team for excellent care and support. This is my second joint replacement from Dr. Knowlan. If I need another I will be back!

I had been dealing with knee pain for years. It finally got to the point where cortisone was not bringing any relief and I needed to walk with a cane. Before my surgery, I could not walk very far. My knee was so unstable and walking in my yard was impossible. Dr. Bircher was highly recommended to me by another TCO surgeon (Dr. Cammack, a foot and ankle specialist). Even though I was nervous about having surgery, Dr. Bircher’s kindness and attention to detail made me feel it was time to do it. Surgery went great, and I could tell right away that my knee was better. I had not felt that stable on my knee with no stabbing pain in so long.

I went through the EXCEL program and I would highly recommend going that route if you can. The staff at EXCEL Care Suites were so great! If you are looking for a knee replacement surgeon, I would highly recommend Dr. James Bircher. I cannot say enough great things about my experience. Why did I wait so long? It just took me finding the right surgeon and his team.

I am 8 weeks out now from a total left knee replacement from Dr. Saterbak. After being denied surgery from two other orthopedic surgeons over the last 1.5 years, Dr. Saterbak understood the need in a 44 year old to regain her quality of life back. After 20 years of surgeries due to multiple knee dislocations, my left knee was becoming unstable and also developed degenerative joint disease and severe arthritis. This made it difficult to do daily activities like walking to perform my job, which is physically demanding every day. I’m so grateful to Dr. Saterbak for taking a chance on me with an outstanding outcome.

I am so grateful for Dr. Hunt! I had a knee replacement with another doctor in July 2020 and knew something was wrong, because I was in so much pain. When I would turn or move certain ways, I felt things move or it felt strange in my knee. I was told everything was fine so for two years, so I thought I was either right or crazy. Then in November 2022, I was in a bad car accident and needed MRI’s of both knees. The results were read by a different doctor who told me there was loose hardware in my right knee. At that point, I saw this accident as a blessing in disguise.

I immediately transferred my care to TCO after getting a referral from my boss’s family, who recommended Dr. Hunt. The first time I met with him, he acknowledged everything I had gone through and promised me that he would fix my pain. I lost faith in the health care system until that moment, and for the first time in a long time I felt safe. I trusted Dr. Hunt. I had my surgery in April 2023. It went amazing and recovery, along with in home therapy went great. Dr. Hunt and his team (and everyone at TCO) are so wonderful, supportive and professional. I could go on and on about how lucky I am to have found him. I am in good shape and back to work. Thank you so much for helping me. I 100% recommend Dr. Hunt and TCO.

Last year I had a hip replacement with Dr. Chris Meyer and it was one of the best things I ever did. To add to that, my left knee had actually been bothering me for longer than my hip. Because I had such a great experience with Dr. Meyer, his staff, the staff at Two Twelve Surgery Center and the EXCEL Program, I decided to bite the bullet and have my left knee replaced.

One of my passions is golf, so I needed to time the surgery and recovery to take place before summer and a spring break golf trip. I had the surgery on January 18, which went really well. I followed the doctor’s orders to a “T” and by the time our Spring Break trip rolled around, I was ready to hit the links! As a matter of fact, I golfed 144 holes in one week and got my FIRST HOLE IN ONE only 9 1/2 short weeks after my surgery! The smile in the pic attached says it all. I cannot thank Dr. Meyer and all involved for the care I received. I highly recommend them. They are the BEST!

I have been struggling with arthritis in my knee for over 7 years. The pain had steadily increased and was impacting my ability to enjoy many of the activities in my life. I was nervous about knee surgery and waited as long as I could to get it fixed. My experience with Dr. Kelly, his team and everyone at TCO has been outstanding. From the first visit, I could tell that this facility and the people on the team were top notch. Appointments, communication, scheduling, surgery and recovery were all handled with great attention to detail and professionalism. The surgery and recovery have gone great. I’m not yet at 3 months from surgery and I am back to enjoying golf and all the activities I love to do. Zero old knee pain! My strength and pain free flexibility have returned. Cliché, but I should have had this procedure done 3 or 4 years ago. My thanks to Dr. Kelly and his whole team! I strongly recommend them.

Jay Schindler and Nicole Anderson were a great team to help me recover strength in my knee following surgery! I strongly recommend them.

I just want to thank Dr. Christopher Meyer and his staff. The program I went through was amazing. The staff was even more amazing! The team helped me throughout the whole process and answered all my questions to make it a stress-free experience. My job is pretty physical where I need to kneel and get up from a kneeling position. I am able to do my job 100% and I am able to do it without pain. I am truly thankful that I chose this doctor and the staff that supports the whole process.