Patient Testimonials

Dr. Saterbak performed bilateral knee replacements in 2016. Thanks to her skill, the quality of my life has been amazing. I am now 76 years old and I am still very active. I have been on numerous scuba diving trips and adventure travels. These have included a trip to the Amazon, the Galápagos Islands and an African Safari. Recently I participated in indoor rock climbing. I’m sure none of these adventures would have been possible without the benefit of her skill as a surgeon. Thank you Dr. Saterbak!

I can’t even begin to say how great Dr. Mittelsteadt has been throughout my surgery and recovery. He is a great surgeon and I would definitely recommend him. His knowledge and patient side manner is above and beyond. Thanks to him, I can walk again!

Dr. Wetter was great. He is very knowledgeable and efficient. I had a quick recovery.

One year ago Dr. Frank Norberg reconstructed my right shoulder due to a massive rotator cuff tear. He modified my superior capsular reconstruct with autologous biceps tendon. He said my only other option was a complete shoulder replacement. After one day of post-surgery pain I began to heal.

Dr. Norberg, his assistant Kayla Brown, PA-C and the rest of the TCO staff assisted me every step of the way. Once I started physical therapy, I continued to heal and gain strength. I attribute the quick healing process in my shoulder to Dr. Norberg’s superior work. I was able to return to work full time as a Police Officer without restrictions in just 4 months.

My right shoulder is nearly 100% and often feels and operates stronger than my left one. I cannot thank Dr. Norberg enough for his highly skilled expertise, knowledge of his occupation, and overall care in the surgery he provided me with. His professionalism is second to none and highly recommend he and his staff for any operation in his field the reader maybe considering.

Two months after my hip replacement surgery, I am fully recovered and able to continue my normal activities. I am able to walk more than two miles with no restrictions. I have had no pain and needed no pain medication. I am 80 years old, so this is a testimonial to the skill of Dr. Wetter and his team. His manner was both professional and caring. I would recommend him highly.

Dr. Bircher worked with me for arthritis pain in my right leg. After some injections and waiting out the pain (while recovering from a different surgery) we were ready for hip replacement. Dr. Bircher encouraged me to stop smoking and I am now on 7 months of no smoking. Surgery went wonderfully. I woke up and as I was walking around, he was in my hallway to check on me. The pain was gone right away. He talked me through a lot of pain before surgery, but I’m so glad I did it.

I wanted to take time to recognize the exceptional care that I received from Dr. Gerlach and his entire team. I went to three hand surgeons and Dr.  Gerlach was the only doctor that truly listened to me and my concerns. Long story short, I couldn’t get the surgery for two months after injury and Dr. Gerlach was the only doctor willing to work with me so I could go on disability before my surgery. That was a huge deal because I may have lost my job otherwise. The reason why I had to wait for surgery was because I wanted to see if injections would fix the issue first, but unfortunately it did not. I use my hands for heavy manual labor and I was in so much pain that I had to take time off from work until I could have surgery.

In addition to Dr. Gerlach being the only doctor that really listened to my situation, he was the only one that truly cared. For that reason alone, I highly recommend him and his care team. His assistant, Stephanie, made sure my forms were completed. She was excellent at communicating the entire process to me. It’s not just the doctor you need to research, but also their entire team. His team was excellent in all categories.

The surgery went as well as it could, and I experienced zero pain after the surgery. I cannot stress enough Dr. Gerlach is as close to being as perfect as it’s gets.

My experience at TCO with Dr. Arntson is an A+. I came to TCO not able to walk. Dr. Arntson was able to diagnose the issue and provide professional care. I highly recommend Dr. Arntson. I’m 43 post-surgery, having my right hip replaced with a titanium ball and stem. I’m walking without support, my pain and aches are very minimal. I don’t have to rely on pain medication either. I have received the best care. I’m 84 years old and am very grateful to Dr. Arntson for his outstanding care and knowledge to perform a difficult surgery on me.

I rolled my ATV when I was up north and broke my collar bone. The entire thing was so emotional, scary, and not close to home! Dr. Honstad performed the surgery to repair my comminuted fracture within days of the accident. It has healed properly and I am back to my regular hobbies of gardening, and all seasons of outdoor activities! I have no pain and complete movement of my shoulder/arm in any way. Thank you Dr. Honstad!

Dr. Vargas did a Cheilectomy on my right big toe. It was an old injury that needed to be fixed. The surgery and recovery has gone very well. Dr. Vargas has been great. He gave me options other than surgery when I first met with him. When those didn’t fix it, I opted for surgery and am very happy with the results. He has been professional, attentive and pleasant. I definitely recommend him.