Patient Testimonials

I am so glad I went to Twin Cities Orthopedics and chose Dr. James Bircher as my surgeon. He really cares about his patients and makes you feel comfortable about the whole experience. I now feel that I have my life back. My right hip replacement went even better than I had hoped. I highly recommend him and his team.

Dr. Mittelsteadt did surgery on both my left and right foot. This included bunions, hammer toes straightening, and fused bones due to arthritis. He spent time to explain everything clearly and gave me a clear picture of how surgery would proceed. He was kind, personable, and professional. I highly recommend him and his team!

My wife and I perused surgeons for a knee replacement she needed. We chose Dr. Bircher, and it was a great decision. After he and his outstanding team successfully completed her knee replacement, we chose him again for my hip replacement. Once again, Dr. Bircher and his team did a superb job on my hip. We would highly recommend Dr. Bircher and his team to anyone with utmost confidence.

Knee replacement surgery was performed by Dr. Bircher on my husband who is  88 years old and has dementia. The outcome was fantastic and he has such good range of motion without any pain. Dr. Bircher and his team during the surgery and at the post-op visits were excellent!

The EXCEL program was amazing and super cost effective for my partial knee replacement. Dr. Hunt and his staff are informative, friendly, and supportive from beginning to end. I am so grateful I went with TCO, and I highly recommend this facility and program to everyone!

Dr. Mittelsteadt removed bone spurs and scraped arthritis from my ankle. He really took the time when talking with me during my appointments. I highly recommend him to anyone.

I had a double mastectomy in June 2024 and began working with Ingrid Weddig for physical therapy 3-weeks later. I was very nervous since my surgery was a choice due to a BRCA mutation and not related to cancer. Some people do not agree with a flat closure for the surgery, but that is what I chose to have done. I was surprised that it didn’t matter why I was there or what closure I had decided on, I was always given the best care from Ingrid. She asked me about my goals and what activities I wanted to work towards. She tailored my therapy to exactly what I needed and when I needed it. She answered all my questions and calmed my fears. I could tell how much experience she had as she easily navigated any of my struggles that appeared during the recovery process. Once she learned I was scheduled for a revision surgery, she adjusted her plan for me again so I could best prepare my body to go into surgery strong. I am happy to say that I am almost 100% back to normal. Most days, I don’t even realize I had surgery at all. Ingrid made my recovery so much easier, and I am so thankful that my surgeon referred me to her and Twin Cities Orthopedics. I had a fantastic experience with TCO!

My experience with Dr. Ridley was the best I could have asked for. When I found out I had torn my hip labrum, I was anxious. I didn’t know what the process would look like at all, especially because I am an avid runner and have may more marathons to run in my life. Thankfully, his expertise and skill quickly put me at ease. The surgery went perfectly, and I started recovering quickly.

About two months after my first procedure, I started having pain in my other hip. I messaged Dr. Ridley right away to find out if I should be seen. He was able to get me in quickly to find out if I had torn my other labrum, which I had. We got a surgery date on the calendar without delay, and the second surgery went even better than the first!

I am now 6 weeks into recovery from my second hip surgery and 19 weeks from the first. I could not be happier with my decision to be treated at TCO with Dr. Ridley. He is personable, caring, and an expert at what he does. He and his team answered all of my questions. They always made me feel comfortable and empowered during my journey. I highly recommend him to anyone dealing with a similar issue!

Dr. Bircher and the TCO staff were amazing. Dr. Bircher replaced my hip after my husband went through the same process two months earlier. I had my other hip replaced two years ago through my regular healthcare system. Both were successful but my recovery was much faster with TCO. I didn’t feel like I was just a “number” with Dr. Bircher.

My husband and I were each in the EXCEL program after our procedures. We stayed overnight in one of their surgery care suites and had physical therapy before being released the next morning. It was much easier to understand the recovery process during physical therapy sessions versus just being handed a booklet. Every employee in the EXCEL program was awesome.

Dr. Bircher was kind, caring, and extremely knowledgeable. You can tell he is invested in his patients and their success. My hip journey may be done but you cannot go wrong with Dr. Bircher at TCO!

Dr. Barry and his team are truly amazing! He is exceptionally competent and skilled. Equally as important, he is kind. He understood all my circumstances to help create a plan so I could deal with my knees until I could have the surgery. I am two months post-op and walking as much as I did two years ago, even at a slightly faster speed. Dr. Barry and Rebecca are the best! I totally trust them.