Patient Testimonials

The Orthopedic Institute was a marvelous facility. The accommodations were first class, and the staff was incredibly attentive and helpful. I have commented to many people that the food was outstanding, definitely better than the food I’ve had in hospitals. If the building were moving, it would be like a luxury cruise.

TCO’s Dr. Samuel Carlson was great. Everything was thorough, considerate, and productive. The follow-up visits have been no less informative. I highly recommend Dr. Carlson and the process to friends and golf buddies.

Dr. Bircher and his team did an amazing job with my knee replacement. My pain was minimal from what I had expected. My bending range was immediately above what we had expected with the PT team. The rental of the ice and compression machine is a must for the first month of recovery. I will need to do my other knee next year and I will be having Dr. Bircher do the surgery. I have referred him to several friends that are in the same boat I am in.

My wife and I perused surgeons for a knee replacement she needed. We chose Dr. Bircher, and it was a great decision. After he and his outstanding team successfully completed her knee replacement, we chose him again for my hip replacement. Once again, Dr. Bircher and his team did a superb job on my hip. We would highly recommend Dr. Bircher and his team to anyone with utmost confidence.

Knee replacement surgery was performed by Dr. Bircher on my husband who is  88 years old and has dementia. The outcome was fantastic and he has such good range of motion without any pain. Dr. Bircher and his team during the surgery and at the post-op visits were excellent!

The EXCEL program was amazing and super cost effective for my partial knee replacement. Dr. Hunt and his staff are informative, friendly, and supportive from beginning to end. I am so grateful I went with TCO, and I highly recommend this facility and program to everyone!

Dr. Barry and his team are truly amazing! He is exceptionally competent and skilled. Equally as important, he is kind. He understood all my circumstances to help create a plan so I could deal with my knees until I could have the surgery. I am two months post-op and walking as much as I did two years ago, even at a slightly faster speed. Dr. Barry and Rebecca are the best! I totally trust them.

I met with Dr. Bircher several times before going ahead with my procedure. I found him informative, direct, and caring. The replacement was success with minimal post-operative pain. There is no question about who I will select to replace my other knee.

It has been three months since I had a total knee replacement, and I have nothing but good things to say about Dr. Bircher and the EXCEL Program at the Plymouth Surgery Center. I have seen Dr. Bircher for treatment for the past two years before it was decided that we move forward with the replacement. Throughout that time, he heard my concerns, offered suggestions, made recommendations, and provided support. I believe Dr. Bircher and his team set themselves apart by not making me feel rushed during appointments and truly listening to my questions and concerns. I am so glad that I chose Dr. Bircher as my surgeon and I plan to use him again when it’s comes time for surgery on my other knee!

Dr. Bircher did an excellent job with my robotic knee replacement surgery on July 3, 2025. My family and friends cannot believe how well I am moving around after just a few weeks. I would definitely recommend him and his team.

Dr. Ockuly and Dani have provided outstanding care during both of my knee replacements. From pre-surgery preparation to post-operative recovery, their expertise, professionalism, and compassion were evident at every step. They were always available to address any questions or concerns in a timely manner. This gave me great confidence and peace of mind. Thanks to their dedication and support, my recovery has been smooth and successful. I would highly recommend Dr. Ockuly and Dani to anyone in need of orthopedic care.