Patient Testimonials

Dr. Vanden Berge did my mom’s hip replacement. She is 84 years old. He is a wonderful, compassionate doctor. He even called my mom several times to check in with her personally. I highly recommend Dr. Vanden Berge for hip surgery.

Today marks two years since I tripped over a gas pump hose, broke my femur, and shattered my hip. Luckily, Dr. Nielsen was the doctor on call. Not only is he a great surgeon, but he is also an inspirational leader to others. I am very grateful for his talent and expertise.

Dr. Chen was very helpful in alleviating some of my ankle pain. The solution was simple but effective. She outlined what steps I need to take ? if the insoles don’t alleviate my pain enough. I felt listened to and was very impressed with both her demeanor and knowledge. I will definitely go back to her if the pain increases.

This 72-year-old is looking forward to getting back on the golf course and the pickleball court! Dr. Bircher is an amazing surgery. He even took the time to talk with my granddaughter who is going into nursing.  A huge thank you to Dr. Bircher and his team! I would highly recommend them to anyone.

Having a knee replacement is a big surgery and a huge decision to make as you only get one chance to get it right. Dr. Bircher is easy to talk with and highly skilled. I was walking unassisted at three weeks post-surgery. He ordered an at home incumbent stationary bike with a computer plan specifically designed for my knee replacement. On those early days when I didn’t even want to get out of bed, the bike was my best friend and kept my knee moving gently. Dr. Bircher was honest with me from the first consultation about the pain level. On day of surgery, he held my hand and calmed my fears in the best way possible. I went into the procedure with a sense of peace. His care team is great, and even though I became a “frequent flyer” with phone calls, every concern was addressed. I 100% recommend starting with Dr. Bircher and his team!

Dr. Mittelsteadt is the best! I had surgery to remove a bunion, and he did an excellent job! He took the time to explain the surgery and answer all my questions. He is very friendly and truly cares about his patients. I highly recommend him and his team to others. It is a breath of fresh air to have a surgeon who doesn’t treat you like a number.

Dr. Michael R. Johnson saved my summer by repairing my knee in a timely manner. He was able to replace the spacer in my partial knee which I am thankful for. His team was able to get me the surgery quickly and in a professional manner. Now my knee feels great! A big thank you to Dr. Johnson and his team!

We cannot say enough good things about Dr. Caroline Chen and her care coordinator, Jennifer. From the moment we walked into the office, we were treated with kindness, respect, and genuine concern for my well-being. Dr. Chen is knowledgeable, thorough, and took the time to explain everything clearly. She listened carefully to our concerns and created treatment plans that made us feel confident and comfortable.

Jennifer is equally outstanding! She is always friendly, thorough, and seamless in her communication when helping us schedule appointments. It’s clear that she truly cares about patients and goes above and beyond to ensure everyone receives exceptional care. Together, Dr. Chen and Jennifer make an amazing team! I highly recommend TCO to anyone looking for compassionate, professional, and high-quality foot care.

Dr. Chen took care of my child when he fractured his tibia. She answered all our many questions and was very reassuring about his recovery process. We had a great experience with Dr. Chen and the whole care team at TCO!

I saw Dr. Chen for a broken ankle and was able to get an appointment with her very quickly. Once she determined that surgery was necessary, the procedure was also scheduled quickly. The surgery went very smoothly and any questions I had were answered immediately by her or her care coordinator, Jennifer. I was extremely happy with the whole process at TCO and for finding relief from an unfortunate painful situation. I would definitely recommend Dr. Chen and her team!