Patient Testimonials

I have been going to Twin Cities Orthopedics for over 18 years. Dr. TJ Panek repaired both of my rotor cuffs in 2006, and my shoulders have been as good as new ever since.

In 2023, I had a total knee replacement done. It was a great success. My physical therapists, Scott and Katie at Vadnais Heights, were absolutely amazing. They were extremely caring and informational, and my knee is doing fantastic.
Dr. Nicholas Meyer has done some reconstructive hand surgery and other procedures for me. I’ve had great success with all of those.
I’ve also had a successful foot surgery with Dr. Troy Vargas.

I was thrilled with the care I received from Dr. Christopher Meyer‘s entire team. The educational materials were excellent. I felt very comfortable, and I knew exactly what was going to happen. My recovery also held no surprises. It went better than expected because as Dr. Meyer would confirm, I followed his directions exactly. Highly recommend.

Total knee replacement is a very big deal. I am 73 years old and was extraordinarily pleased. Dr. Samuel Carlson’s entire team made themselves available to answer questions and relayed messages to each other and the team in a timely fashion. Additionally, my husband and I were abundantly inundated (in a good way) with materials and videos about how to prepare for the surgery, what to expect during the overnight surgical recovery, as well as what to expect following surgery. I am a committed fan of Dr. Carlson and his team. Thank you for making an intrusive life event manageable and informational!

When I went in to see Dr. TJ Ridley, I was in a lot of pain. He diagnosed me and told me what I needed to do. I was very reluctant when I went in, but Dr. Ridley and his whole staff made me feel like I was their only patient. I set up my surgery right away and that was the best decision I ever made. My surgery went so well. It took less than two weeks for me to start walking again. Dr. Ridley is a magician in the operating room. All my pain is gone, and I can ride my bike, walk the lakes, and go to the Mall of America again with my wife. Thank you, Dr. Ridley, for giving me my life back. I will always appreciate what you have done for me and my family.

Dr. Murar did an amazing job on my knee and I feel like he gave me my life back. I have no more pain and I am able to do all the activities again. Dr Murar is the best and my surgery was a great experience.

What a wonderful experience – from the first conversation with Dr. Samuel Carlson, through the Orthopedic Institute surgery & recovery to the follow up appointment I have been thrilled with the plan and as result my rapid recovery to mobility and minimal discomfort. The facility was top notch along with the staff, accommodation and teriffic food. Dr Carlson is thorough, direct and wonderfully easy to talk with – no bs! I can highly recommend this surgeon as well as the Orthopedic Institute for knee joint replacement.

I would like to express my deepest gratitude and thanks to TCO’s Dr. Meisterling and his entire team. My life has turned around in such an amazingly positive direction thanks to two total knee replacements. Dr. Meisterling’s surgeries have allowed my wife and I to complete a recent hiking trip through Zion, Arches, Bryce Canyon, Canyonlands, Grand Teton, and Yellowstone National Parks. We’re so appreciative of the “new lease on life” that the TCO team has given to me. My wife and I look forward to hiking many more national parks in the months and years to come.

I’m an 83-year-old who recently had a total knee replacement performed by Dr. Owen O’Neill. He has provided orthopedic care for me during the past 20 years (he also performed my hip replacement in 2019). I had known that both of my knees were ‘bone-on-bone’ for many years but always hoped I could avoid more surgery and had numerous cortisone injections and physical therapy over the years. Last year, I took a nasty fall which finally pushed me to consider knee replacement, something I concluded was a ‘quality of life’ decision. Knee pain was preventing me from climbing stairs, walking any distance, etc. The final straw came last spring while on vacation in San Diego. I was miserable! I couldn’t walk more than a few feet without significant pain and was inconveniencing others.

TCO from our hotel room in San Diego and set a date for the total knee replacement at the end of May. It was the best decision for me. At 10 weeks with my new knee, I can walk and climb stairs without pain. I believe my decision to finally have this surgery, even at an advanced age, was definitely facilitated by the long history of excellent orthopedic care I have experienced with Dr O’Neill.

A close friend of mine had Dr. Christopher Meyer perform his knee surgery and highly recommended him and TCO to me to do my total knee replacements. What a God-send! I elected to do each knee replacement one year apart. The first knee replacement and rehabilitation went wonderfully well and the second went even better. Everything connected to Dr. Meyer and his team was exceptional. They all were patient-centered, personable, and professional.

In April, Dr. Bircher performed my robotic-assisted total knee replacement surgery, and it was the best decision I ever made. He was very professional and worked with me prior to my decision to have surgery and I appreciated his patience and understanding.