Patient Testimonials

Dr. Marcus Mittelsteadt saved my ankle and is now treating my crabby foot and toes.
He has one of the best bedside manners I’ve ever experienced from a surgeon. Every time I see him, he treats me as a friend, not a stranger or just a patient.
I feel as though he’s truly invested in his patients. Two thumbs up!!

When my active lifestyle was compromised by osteoarthritis of the hip, I was referred to Dr. Owen O’Neill by a relative who had an outstanding experience with him. His expertise with anterior hip replacement, his demeanor, and his exceptional staff made choosing him an easy decision.

TCO’s EXCEL Surgery & Recovery Program streamlines the entire process. From the overnight stay at a nearby care suite to the ease of the bundled invoice to my insurance plan, this program is top-notch. My surgery was on September 3rd and was a real success for me. I moved well after surgery, easily managed my pain, and there were few restrictions other than following Dr. O’Neill’s protocols. I even attended an event 2.5 weeks after surgery and walked easily without a need for any apparatus. I’m convinced the anterior approach is the way to go to get back to life quickly.

I’ve had two follow-up appointments and X-rays and as of November 5th, I am cleared without restrictions (except long-distance running). I will have a standard follow-up appointment in one year. If you’re searching for excellence in a surgeon and team, I wholeheartedly recommend you schedule an appointment with Dr. O’Neill.

I highly recommend Dr. Marcus Mittelsteadt for anyone needing foot surgery. He is an experienced, knowledgeable, and efficient physician. I saw a few doctors for my foot, and I could not be happier with Dr. Mittelsteadt. I wish everyone could have him who needs it. He and his team are also kind and personable. Thank You!

Dr. Garry Banks did a wonderful job fixing my damaged spine. He visited me in the hospital every day that I was there. I felt that he cared about me. Thank you to him and the wonderful nurses who cared for me!

Thanks to Dr. Erik Peterson and his team, I am back to playing soccer and kickball with my grandchildren, maintaining our large and hilly yard full of plants and flowers, actively traveling both domestically and internationally, and walking and biking daily. I decided why wait? I am glad I got it done and have my active life back. The grandkids grow fast, and I want to keep up with them. I received great care from start to finish!

Dr. Eric Deal performed a microdiscectomy on me to repair a herniated disc in the L5 – S1 region. The result was an almost immediate relief from the pain I had been suffering from for months! During my initial consultation with Dr. Deal, he presented my diagnosis and treatment options in a straightforward, easy-to-understand manner. I felt comfortable choosing microdiscectomy as the best option for me. Emily, Dr. Deal’s care coordinator, explained the scheduling process and pre-surgery requirements and provided all necessary information and documents. She took time to answer all of my questions and made sure that I was comfortable with everything. The outpatient surgery took place at TCO Eagan. The entire process at that location was very thorough. They were great! I hope to any additional surgeries, but if needed, I am 100% confident in Dr. Deal and his team. I highly recommend them!

Dr. J. Chris Coetzee replaced my ankle joint 20 years ago today! I was only 51 years old. He said at that time, “We don’t know how long my new joint will last.”
Please let him know that it has been 20 years and counting for me. I thank him every day.

In 2018, I was told I needed a hip replacement by another orthopedic practice and I said, I’m not getting one, how long do I have? I was told 3 years. In the Spring of 2024, I had enough ibuprofen and decided to schedule an appointment.  I was also motivated by an upcoming project completion in July. I knew I was going with TCO as I was aware of their reputation. Researching hip doctors, I found Dr. Bircher  and I’m so glad I did, and when I met with him he was professional and to the point. He stated I was good candidate for a successful hip surgery. I enjoyed his friendly confidence. He explained things and as a result, I went in July with no worries. I followed the recommended home therapy and was able to return to work with some caution and restrictions in about 60 days. Follow up appointments were great. Dr Bircher and his staff always gave me all of the time I needed to describe where I was at. I should also add that on the day of the surgery the staff was remarkable. One by one they each came in to meet me to explain their role and to wish me luck; A+ on it all. Do this thing. The pain I had endured was gone immediately after surgery. I used a walker for a two weeks to ensure no falls, then went to a cane and could do pretty much what I wanted to do. By the way great job on the closure too. My scar is as thin as a kite string.

I wanted to take the opportunity to thank TCO’s Dr. Jason Holm for the great result.
I was a high-level volleyball player throughout middle school and high school. I beat up my body and continued to play the game as an adult recreationally. I had an onset of hip pain that just would not go away with time or OTC medications. I had tons of snapping and clicking in the hip that became very painful and made walking or even sitting hard to do. I had an MRA scan completed and unfortunately, this didn’t show a tear. Dr. Holm did not hesitate to believe me when I told him this is not right. This pain is not normal. He agreed to do a scope of the hip. I was grateful that we did proceed with this surgery. I ended up having a large labral tear that was successfully repaired.
I am now 14 months post-surgery. I can go for long walks on uneven ground and hope to start playing volleyball again. Dr. Holm is great at this surgery and truly one of the few orthopedic providers that I recommend.

Thank you, Dr. Holm, for giving me my life back.

When I awoke following fusion surgery, I had nearly full use of my arm and hand again. Recovery went exactly as forecasted, and I consider the surgery a major success. Dr. Garry Banks is excellent, explaining the procedure and what to expect clearly. I highly recommend Dr. Banks and his PA Jessica Staples.