Patient Testimonials

Dr. TJ Ridley took great care of my hip, I love my new hip! He was recommended by my sister who has had both knees replaced by Dr. Ridley. We are keeping him in the family 🙂

Dr. Michael R. Johnson is a kind, caring surgeon who takes the time to explain procedures. He performed my knee replacement successfully. After two follow up checkups, I am confidently well on my way to a complete recovery. He also successfully performed locking finger surgery, quickly and comfortably. I would recommend him 100%.

I have nothing but fantastic things to say about Dr. Scott Anseth, his team and the EXCEL Surgery & Recovery Program. At age 58, I had a total knee replacement on October 1. Within 2 weeks, I was well on my way to recovery with physical therapy sessions in person and at home. Within 6 weeks, I was doing some Peloton classes at home and within 8 weeks, taking my dog for hourlong walks.

The EXCEL Surgery & Recovery Program was first class, and made it very easy to ask questions and get help as needed. My physical therapist (Aubrey) was awesome, and kept me motivated and improving. At 3 months, I’m itching to hit a few tennis balls and am taking longer walks incorporating hills. This has been a very positive experience for me and I would highly recommend Dr. Anseth and the EXCEL program at TCO.

Meticulous skill and experience are worth seeking out. I found that at TCO with Dr. O’Neill and his staff.

I would highly recommend Dr. Tanner for anyone needing an ankle specialist. From the first time I met him for my consultation, I knew I chose the right surgeon. He listened to my concerns and he did not try to discourage me but listened to me and my husband about the pain I was dealing with daily. I could feel the plate and the screws and if I bumped it, it would almost bring me to my knees. His patient care coordinator Rachael is the nicest and she has such an amazing sense of humor! My husband Tim and I both said she was so much fun to work with. Thank you Rachael for the time that you spent with us!

The nurses that helped me before and after the surgery at the Blaine Orthopedic Surgery Center were Erica and Melissa. Both of them were over the top helpful in making me less stressed. Anytime that I go under anesthesia I get anxious, but Erica was so, so sweet.  Melissa after my surgery was unbelievably friendly and helpful.  Bravo to Dr. Tanner for how fast and how well the surgery went.  I would highly recommend him to anyone needing his expertise.  Another thing about TCO is that whenever I have had to go there,  every single person that I have dealt with were over the top friendly.  Thank you to all that spent time with me at TCO –  I’ll never forget any of you!

I’ve lived 12 frustrating years of pain, arthritis and bone spurs in my right knee. A co-worker of mine told me to make an appointment with Dr. Jeffrey Mair. I was able to schedule an appointment quickly within 3 weeks. As soon as my husband and I met Dr. Mair, we felt very comfortable and had a connection with him and decided on the spot that he was the surgeon for me. After we set the date, everything flowed smoothly and fell into place. The PT and instructions that I was given helped me to get ready for the surgery and recovery. I met with Cody, Dr. Mair’s PA and he took the time on on more than one occasion to talk to us and answer questions honestly, so there were no surprises for my recovery.

Everyone on Dr. Mair’s team was incredible, Stacy with assisting with appointments and questions, Lindsay with out of work letters, and Donica always there forwarding my questions and concerns onto the team, and then getting a response in less than 24 hours!!! The pain management schedule was simple to follow and I never was in severe pain. I always had support from Dr. Mair and Cody reminding me that this is a tough surgery and to give myself time to recover. They were right, it’s been 6 months and I ride my bike everyday, something I haven’t been able to do for 20 years. I can walk without being in pain, my limp is gone and I can stand for more than 5 minutes. I am so glad that I had the procedure done. I am success story because of Dr. Mair and his medical team of very knowledgeable and caring people. I highly recommend Dr. Mair to everyone that asks me where I had my procedure done.

My 4 year old son was seen by Matt Bronsdon, PA-C for a fractured pinky. Matt took the extra time to explain to a 4 year old exactly what was going on in language that he would understand. In addition, my 2 year old daughter was having sympathy pain of the same finger. Matt also splinted her finger so she could be like her big brother. Matt’s bedside manner was incredible. He catered his care to the parent, the 4 year old patient, and the 2 year old sister. Thank you Matt!

Dr Fritz and his staff took care of my partner, Julie,  in December.  They provided extraordinary care and service. We were very pleased with the replacement cast that was made and the therapeutic care to better reposition the wrist fracture. She had been in severe pain and these changes made a significant difference. We are grateful.

I have struggled with bilateral hip osteoarthritis for the past 7 years. I was losing my ability to walk and the pain was becoming intolerable when I met Dr. Jeffrey Mair, an orthopedic surgeon with TCO Waconia. Previous orthopedic providers had refused to treat me and simply provided bariatric surgery flyers and told me to come back when I hit the magic BMI. While BMI is a very important factor in success, it is not the only factor to be considered. Dr Mair, from the moment I met him, gave me confidence that he would do my surgeries, likely 3 to 6 months apart and he believed I could be successful. I had my first hip replacement in June. I was compliant in all the team’s recommendations for post operative recovery and was ready for my second hip in August. Just 2 months apart. The procedures have been life changing. I am no longer living with pain, I am getting stronger every week allowing me to get back to activities that I love. Dr Mair, Cody his PA and my PT champions Deb and Natalie have been my personal cheerleaders throughout the entire process. I cannot say enough about the treatment team that helped me find determination to succeed when I felt so hopeless about my physical future. If you are living with hip pain, see Dr. Mair. He will listen, he will care and he will find treatment that helps you get back in to your life. If I can do it, so can you.

If you are searching for a professional, highly skilled, caring, and thoughtful orthopedic surgeon, look no further than Dr. Leafblad. He replaced my shoulder this past fall, and it is improving daily. I have been very pleased with his care and would recommend him to anyone in need of orthopedic surgery!