Patient Testimonials

I received a hip replacement by Dr. Bircher and his team a few months after my husband died. I had been experiencing pain in my right hip, knee, and groin while giving care to my husband, but I didn’t realize my condition was strictly due to my hip. I was able to get prompt surgery after being expertly diagnosed by Dr. Bircher. I am 85 years old and live with my labradoodle, Roger. I was able to return home after a one-day hospital stay with the EXCEL program and was surprised how easily I was able to manage myself and Roger with only a few assists from my son.

I live on nine acres of land which was my husband’s outdoor kingdom. I didn’t think I would be able to maintain it and that I would have to move. However, I convalesced quickly and have no hip pain. I have been able to do much of the yard work and continue to live here with some outdoor help. I don’t think I would have been able to stay in our home and be this active again without such a good surgical outcome. I am very grateful for the opportunity I now have to continue living in my home for as long as possible. A big thank you to Dr. Bircher and his team!

I am in my tenth month post-surgery. Right now, I am busy planning and training for an upcoming seven-day bike trip in Croatia. Eleven months ago, I began each morning using a walker for four hours because my pain was so intense. Dr. Deal was the third orthopedic doctor I saw for my issue which was creating pain down my right leg. He knew immediately after looking at my MRI what the problem was. He was very thorough in explaining it to me, and he answered all my questions professionally and patiently. I am now pain free and very happy that I can be active again! Thank you to Dr. Deal, his team, and the TCO staff!

I had dislocated my right hip 16 times and was warned by several emergency room doctors that I needed revision surgery to correct my hip. I decided to make an appointment to see Dr. Bircher, one of the many physicians at TCO Maple Grove. He assessed my hip and explained the process of hip replacement surgery which he recommended I have done. Leaving his office, I was a little nervous since I’m 78 years old and had bad luck with a prior surgery. However, after rolling over in bed, the dislocation happened again. I called Dr. Bircher and made an appointment for the surgery.

I had my procedure at North Memorial in Robbinsdale on April 15th. The entire staff was amazing from start to finish. Dr. Bircher’s team was fantastic! The next day I was discharged and walking. My new hip seemed to fit like a glove. I had no pain and was able to put full weight on my right leg. I sure did a lot of worrying for nothing. Now, I am four months post-op and still have no pain. I want to give a big thank you to Dr. Bircher and his team!

For a few years, I suffered with foot problems. I have had great relief since seeing Dr. Nolan. I would highly recommend him.

I had trigger finger surgery done with Dr. Dwivedi and I have nothing but rave reviews. I can actually move my finger, and it doesn’t hurt! Everything from start to finish was wonderful. I healed very well and my scar looks good. I would absolutely recommend Dr. Dwivedi!

I had a mass removed from my thumb and I can’t believe how amazing things are now. I am almost completely healed, and I can’t even tell where the mass was. I continue to do my scar massage, and it feels great. Dr. Dwivedi did such a great job. Him and his team were just great. They were very nice and professional. I am very appreciative of the care I received!

I had endoscopic carpal tunnel release surgery on both wrists with Dr. Dwivedi and I couldn’t be happier. My recovery is going very well, as did both procedures. Dr. Dwivedi explained things very well, so I knew what to expect. I would recommend Dr. Dwivedi to anyone!

I had right thumb surgery with Dr. Dwivedi and my recovery is going very well. Everything has been wonderful! Dr. Dwivedi explained things very clearly. I expected to be in more pain than I was which is great! I would highly recommend Dr. Dwivedi and his team to others!

Dr. Hunt has performed three procedures for me over the years, the most recent of which was a partial knee replacement a few days ago. He is not only one of the Twin Cities top orthopedic surgeons but also a truly great person. Dr. Hunt and his entire team literally bent over backward to make my surgery happen in an extremely timely manner. I am now at home recovering well, thanks to the skilled hands and kind heart of Dr. Hunt. A special thank you to Cherry, his care coordinator, and to all the nursing staff at Ridgeview and TCO. I especially want to thank my night nurse, Adriene H., and my physical therapist, Amanda N. I am extremely grateful to everyone who provided me with exceptional service and care.