Patient Testimonials

Dr. Knowlan and his team did a fantastic job with my hip replacement surgery and I am nearly back to normal after just 15 days. The entire experience from diagnosis, to planning, to execution and recovery, was very professional and effective. The crew at Woodwinds Hospital was great as well. They helped me through the first 18 hours after surgery and quickly got me on the way home the next morning. Thank you Dr. Knowlan. I really appreciate what you’ve done for me!

I had multiple cat punctures/bites a few weeks ago. The infection got the best of me and I was admitted to M Health Fairview for bloodwork and IV antibiotics. After careful consideration, Dr. Koch decided I needed surgery to remediate the infection in my hand, as it was spreading into my tendons and joints. This was not something I ever imagined! She talked with me and made me a part of the decision. The surgery went fine and it turned out that it was necessary to have the surgery as the consequences could have been dire. I’m sure this was a very basic surgery for Dr. Koch, but she and her team were very thorough, mindful and compassionate from day one in the hospital to my last follow up appointment.

When I reflect on the experience overall, Dr. Koch comes to mind as an surgeon that I completely trusted throughout and would strongly encourage anyone to seek her out for care. I feel grateful to have been her patient. The healing journey continues. I still have the homemade “shorty” cast she fashioned for me before my surgery. I got very attached to it because it really helped with my pain.

If you find yourself in need of being put back together, I HIGHLY recommend Dr. Engasser. In August 2023, I tripped and fell forward. I landed very hard on my left side and literally couldn’t move. After being admitted to the hospital and told the news, I was told by Dr. Engasser that he would be performing surgery to fix my broken femur/hip the following morning. He explained the procedure and timeframe. The next 12 hours were a blur. When I woke after surgery, Dr. Engasser was there telling me surgery went great and that I should be up walking later that day. True to his word, with the help of internal hardware and a walker, I was up and walking that day.

At a final follow up visit after PT, Dr. Engasser said the X-rays were textbook perfect. Bone growth and anchors were exactly where they needed to be. There was no difference from leg to leg, and no glitches in gait when walking. I felt I’d been given a miracle. Dr. Engasser and his staff are by far the best orthopedic specialist team I could have been blessed with. I’m 68 years old and have broken a lot of bones. I am just so very thankful Dr. Engasser was on call the weekend I needed him. Absolute best!

I am so thankful for my hip replacement completed by Dr. Nessler. I am not even three weeks from surgery and I am doing great. I look forward to getting back to life!

Dr. Coetzee is an extraordinary surgeon. I live in an area where there are many orthopedic surgeons but it was the consensus of my physicians that only Dr. Coetzee had the experience and skills to repair the complexity of my several injured ankle ligaments. He did a wonderful job. He and all of his staff are caring, knowledgeable and efficient. He also is very modest and personable. I highly recommend him and greatly appreciate that he was willing to help me.

I am 69 years old. Over the past 30+ years I have played tennis 4-7 times per week, singles and doubles. I call it a passion and some have called it an addiction. But I love tennis and planned on playing well into my 80’s until a “small” tear become an irreparable tear because I insisted on competing in a tournament. After the first set, I returned a blistering serve to my forehand. It felt like my bicep fell down to my elbow. I dropped my racquet and cried all the way home. The MRI indicated I had torn 3 of the 4 muscles of the rotator cuff. It was classified “irreparable.”

One physician recommended a reverse shoulder replacement. Would I have full mobility? 100% no. Dr. Frank Norberg said he could perform a superior capsular reconstruction. In other words, 7 weeks of post-op recovery, followed up with 6 months of physical therapy. Dr. Norberg’s PA told me I needed to get 100% mobility in 4 months or it wouldn’t happen. Dr. Norberg told me it would be 18 months before I could return to the court.

It’s been over 14 months, and I am playing tennis with full mobility, thanks to Dr. Norberg. This was probably the most pain I have ever experienced but I would do it again for this result. Thank you, Dr. Norberg. Everyone who knows me and what kind of injury this was says I am a walking miracle. Thanks to God and Dr. Norberg, I would concur. I am a miracle! I am playing tennis, pickleball, and golf, with NO PAIN!

Wow, Twin Cities Orthopedics Forest Lake is incredible! I brought my husband there the day after Thanksgiving due to severe hip/leg pain. The gal at the front desk brought a wheelchair to get him into the office and get us checked in. The staff were knowledgeable, caring, and professional! They took X-rays, found the issue and we gave us clear instructions on how to deal with his situation. The gal at the front desk got us quickly set up with physical therapy appointments and an appointment with the Orthopedic surgeon if needed. We were in and out in an hour! I would highly recommend Twin Cities Orthopedics Urgent Care Forest Lake. We were really amazed and so appreciative of the great care we received!

Thank you Dr. Arthur and Sarah for squeezing my 85 year old mother in for femur surgery at 5pm on Sunday of Labor Day Weekend 2023! You had a full roster that day, so I am so grateful that you were able to relieve her of terrible pain. The follow up X-ray in October could have been a nightmare, as my mother was rolled out of bed that morning at assisted living. She was very scared and in some pain from that fall. We worked together to ensure her comfort to and get her on the X-ray table successfully. I truly appreciate you both. Caregiving is a very difficult journey, so the support you both provided is absolutely a silver lining.

I am so appreciative of Dr. Harris, his time, his talented surgical hands (among other staff), and how he went above and beyond by meeting with me and performing surgery on my back. His dedication to helping me so promptly means more than words can express. I thank you immensely.

Dr. Seybold was awesome, he was very confident and had a well thought out plan to fix my fractured heel. This was just short of a miracle as I was referred to him after my home town surgeon left me without much of a solution. After my accident, they were contemplating the amputation of my foot. Dr. Seybold thought he could help me and get me back to walking. He instilled a high level of confidence in me and he was very successful. I am now walking, biking and golfing which is something I couldn’t do for two years. I can’t say enough positive statements about the level of care he provided me. Thank you, Dr. Seybold, for your skill and for giving me my life back. I highly recommend him and TCO to any and all patients.