Patient Testimonials

I wanted to take a moment to share the exceptional care and professionalism I have received under the attentive care of Dan Silverberg. The United States Department of Veterans Affairs referred me to orthopedic care through the Office of Community Care because of my combat injuries that include my back, neck, stomach, shoulders, wrist, ankles, etc. My primary care doctor at the VA told me that I needed to try different modalities of care including orthopedics. Within ten visits at TCO, the severe pain I would normally experience has subsided. The large diastasis and associated bulge I would normally see has significantly reduced, and the pain I normally experience has lessened. While my disabilities are lifelong and I will never be completely healed, Dan has significantly helped me and I am very grateful.

I also work at the United States Department of Veterans Affairs where I was appointed by the president to lead finance and support to all of our clinics, hospitals, and veteran benefit programs. I have come across many skilled and committed professionals who dedicate their lives to helping people. I would put Dan Silverberg at the top of this list. If there are opportunities to train other physical therapists, I think he would be a fantastic choice to help Twin Cities Orthopedics lead from a place of excellence, experience, knowledge, and the art involved in this practice. Thank you for positively changing my life and allowing me to live a more full, enjoyable, and pain-free existence.

This past November, I suffered a serious injury during a workout at my local gym. I tore one of my hamstring muscles, the biceps femoris. The damage was extensive at 9 centimeters, and the pain was overwhelming. I struggled to sit comfortably, bend down to put on my shoes, or even tie them properly. In search of help, I turned to Dr. Jeremiah Johnson and his team at Twin Cities Orthopedics. From the very first visit, I was impressed by the outstanding care, professionalism, and compassion everyone provided. I am deeply grateful for the support and expertise while guiding me through this difficult period.

Thanks to Dr. Johnson’s treatment plan and the physical therapy I received at TCO, I have made remarkable progress. In less than sixty days, I am well on my way to recovery. While I still have therapy ahead to fully strengthen my muscles, I am confident that I will soon regain complete function in my hamstring muscles again. I wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Johnson and his team to anyone seeking the highest level of care and recovery from such an injury. Thank you to everything at TCO for what you have all done to help me heal from this injury quickly.

Dr. Dwivedi was awesome and I would absolutely recommend him! He explained things very well, so I knew what to expect going into surgery and recovery. Occupational therapy was extremely beneficial and I continue to do the exercises they showed me. I continue to get a little better each day. Overall, it was a great experience!

I had low back disc surgery in February 2025 with Dr. Harris. When I was filling out the post-op surveys that were sent to me, I wished I could thank Dr. Harris for the wonderful results I’ve had from his skillful surgery! Yes, it was painful at first, but with each week I continued to improve until I had no pain at all. I am now able to enjoy every day!

I have had to call Heather and Dr. Frattalone several times recently because of some hand problems. They are always very prompt in responding to my calls and helping me solve the situation. I was especially grateful last week when we had an ice storm, and I couldn’t go see her. Dr. Frattalone used her lunch hour for a telecall with me. She was very patient and understanding. She answered all my questions and even took care of providing me with a pharmacy solution.

Dr. Dwivedi is such a blessing, and I couldn’t be more pleased and grateful for his care. His demeanor and compassion are genuine, and he made me feel comfortable. I was really worried about my thumb, and he went above and beyond to make sure I received the care I needed. He reassured me and broke down explanations in a way that made me feel confident with my treatment. Thank you so much to Dr. Dwivedi!

This was my very first surgery. Dr. Carlson and his team were great with answering all my questions and I felt very comfortable with them. He personally called me when I had a concern. I knew that I could trust him 100 percent. The day of the surgery, I wasn’t even nervous. Everyone was so nice and gave me excellent care. I highly recommend Dr. Carlson and his team!

I first met Dr. Walker by through a telephone call while I was waiting in the hospital for my operation. He asked me if I wanted to keep waiting for surgery on my operation day when he had already operated on many other patients. He told me that if I didn’t want to keep waiting, I could eat and he would try to schedule me first on the following day. This was an example of how much he truly cared for me and my treatment over the six months since my surgery. He is direct, explains medical details succinctly, and always has a welcoming smile. I am grateful that I met Dr. Walker and that he gave me my life back by repairing my arm.

Dr. Shashank Dwivedi was extremely helpful with options and explaining the different ways I could receive the surgery. He helped with a flawless procedure and made sure that I was taken care of with my Occupational Therapist. I would highly recommend Dr. Dwivedi and his team.

One year ago today, I was in the worst pain of my life. My right hip was bone on bone, and the pain was so intense. I wasn’t sleeping at night, and I couldn’t walk or sit for longer than a few minutes. Immediately after the surgery with Dr. Nessler, I was up and walking short distances with absolutely zero pain. The recovery was very smooth and within the first three days, I was doing great! I am nothing but grateful for the TCO team.