Patient Testimonials

Dr. Owen O’Neill did both of my hips, about 2 years apart. The results were amazing. I was out of the hospital within 24 hours. I used no prescription pain pills and no pills at all after 1 week. I am 79 and was walking normally after 3 weeks and running (singles tennis) after 2 months. There was no therapy besides walking.

Dr. O’Keefe first operated on me when I broke my elbow in a bicycle accident. He was successful in putting my shattered elbow back together. I also have seen him for a knee problem over the last few years. After injections did not solve the problem, I had a total knee replacement that was very successful. I appreciated the fact that he let me make the decisions on how to proceed. I highly recommend Dr. O’Keefe as an orthopedic surgeon.

From the moment I met Dr. O’Keefe I felt comfortable. He was professional, thorough and readily answered any questions. I was a very apprehensive patient in making the decision to have a knee replacement. Dr. O’Keefe understood that and reassured me through his calm presence during my pre-op appointment and throughout the surgical process. Most importantly the surgery went great and recovery was as expected. I’m very excited to have my mobility back and feel grateful to Dr. O’Keefe and his staff.

Saved my life! It took other doctors 18 months to figure out why I was in pain 24/7. Finally one took x-rays and both hips were bone-on-bone. I went to Dr. Gulli and seeing how much pain I was in, he had me in for the first replacement in 5 days! That was April 10, 2018. My care was fabulous! I went back to work after 2.5 weeks and then had my second hip replaced May 15, 2018. Once again, I was back to work in 2.5 weeks! This weekend I am going dancing! The physical care and the emotional support from Dr. Gulli and Margaret Baranowski was wonderful. I truly have no pain and am better than before! I will never be able to thank them enough.

Dr. Gulli did my right total knee in 2011, and my left total knee in 2017. THANK YOU for giving me my life back! In recent weeks I have hiked in eight MN State Parks and at every one of them I kept saying, “Thank you Dr. Gulli for my new knees!” Thanks to his incredible TEAM, too! Margaret and Dawn, you two are awesome!

Dr. John Tanner is a great foot surgeon. About a year ago I had bunion surgery and the foot realigned. It turned out wonderful. It looks beautiful! I am back to walking over a mile a day. Dr. Tanner explained everything in a way I could understand and was very patient with all my questions. He also has a great staff to support him. Next month I will be having my other foot done. I highly recommend Dr. Tanner to anyone who needs foot surgery.

I picked Dr. Szalapski out of a phone book 18 years ago at 43 years old needing a hip replacement. He was professional and gave me all the information I didn’t want to hear! I lucked out and got the best results I could have hoped for! He has since replaced my other hip, a knee and most recently my shoulder. I love him and tell everyone I know to go to him! He doesn’t always tell you what you want to hear but honestly not his fault. I thank God I randomly picked him I’ve gotten the best results on all my surgeries and can honestly say I have no residual pain. His staff is awesome and I could not be happier and no I’m not related ha!

I love the fact that I can walk 18 holes of golf again. I hated taking a cart while my friends walked the course. Nice to be able to join them in walking.

Dr. Arntson performed a shoulder joint replacement for me. The surgery went perfectly, and I had no pain following surgery. Dr. Arntson gave me his full attention whenever I had an office visit and I was treated very professionally. I will be having my other shoulder joint replaced in the fall, and I actually am looking forward to it. Of course, I will have Dr. Arntson doing the surgery.

Dr. Arntson diagnosed my shoulder problem and operated on it. The surgery was a success, I have no pain and I feel great! He did a great job and I’m glad I went with Dr. Arntson.