Patient Testimonials

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Dr. Bircher and his team. I had a total knee replacement in January 2026 and was feeling understandably nervous beforehand. Dr. Bircher immediately put me at ease with his kindness, confidence, and exceptional skill. His caring demeanor made such a difference, and the prayer he offered before surgery was something I truly appreciated. It brought me comfort and peace right when I needed it most

My care after surgery was just as impressive. The staff at EXCEL were exceptional! They were kind, attentive, and encouraging throughout my recovery. The team at Twin Cities Orthopedics were also wonderful and made every step of the process smooth and reassuring. I would highly recommend getting the Berg ice/compression machine as it was incredibly helpful during recovery and made a big difference in managing discomfort.

I also want to mention Jamie in Dr. Bircher’s office, who was amazing to work with. She was always helpful, answered my questions promptly, and went above and beyond with paperwork, especially navigating the new Minnesota paid leave process. I highly recommend Dr. Bircher to anyone considering knee replacement surgery. The level of compassion, professionalism, and support I received from Dr. Bircher and his entire team was outstanding!

The day of my surgery, I was all worked up. But then nurse Ashlynn was assigned to me. She was absolutely amazing—she stayed by my side, kept me calm, and answered all my questions. When I woke up in the recovery room after my procedure, I opened my eyes and there she was.

Now I’m on week seven of recovery, and things are going really well. I’m walking and am not in the kind of pain I once was. After my procedure, my surgeon, Dr. Kruse, told me he’s done over 6,000 knee surgeries, and that if 100 is the worst he’s seen, my knee was a 99. I think a big part of why I’m doing so well now after such a severe case is the thoughtfulness and attention my care team, especially Ashlynn, gave me.

I had open carpal tunnel release surgery done on both wrists with Dr. Dwivedi, and I couldn’t be more pleased. I am feeling good and my grip strength is almost back to 100%. I no longer have any symptoms of tingling or numbness, and I can do everything I used do. I am so glad I had this done!

I would absolutely recommend Dr. Dwivedi to anyone looking to have surgery. He and his staff were extremely competent and took excellent care of me from beginning to end. Everything was very clear and I knew I was in good hands. His clinical assistant was wonderful and worked extremely well alongside Dr. Dwivedi during my procedure. I found their banter very reassuring and entertaining. Thank you to Dr. Dwivedi and his team!

What can I say! I absolutely recommend Dr. Olmsted! He is thorough, kind, and an excellent surgeon. Matt Anderson, his assistant, is also top notch! I had surgeries on both wrists within a year apart and I couldn’t be happier. Dr. Olmsted’s best advice was for me to “slow down” in my recovery. He is serious but there is a definite sense of humor in this sweet man!

I had left elbow surgery done with Dr. Dwivedi and everything is going well. I received very good care, and my healing is going as expected. All my questions were answered right away and were explained so I could understand them. Overall, it was a good experience, and I would highly recommend Dr. Dwivedi and TCO!

Dr. Bircher has tremendous skill with robotic surgery. I had my right knee replaced seven years ago and my left knee in January 2026. I can’t believe how different the healing time has been! He is patient, kind, understanding, and encouraging. He offered a prayer before my surgery which helped put me at ease. I had physical therapy before and after my surgery which was very importance. Renting an ice machine for three weeks made a big difference in my recovery. I highly recommend Dr. Bircher and have already referred him to many of my friends.

Dr. Butterfield is amazing! I have an ASD child that broke his wrist. No doctor would listen to me regarding pain management for my son except Dr. Butterfield! I felt like he was the only one that truly listened to what I had to say! He was so great with my son, and words cannot express how grateful I am for the care we received from him! Thank you!

I had bilateral endoscopic carpal tunnel surgery with Dr. Dwivedi and was very pleased! Everything went great both times. He explained things very well, so I knew exactly what to expect. Dr. Dwivedi is a very good doctor, and I would absolutely recommend him to others!

I would like to thank Carin, Max Christopherson, and especially Dr. Bobel for their assistance on April 8, 2026. This team was extremely helpful in providing their expertise to explain my health problem regarding my rotator cuff. They answered all my questions and provided me with options to resolve the issues. Being out of state, I was unsure where I should go but Twin Cities Orthopedics in Eden Prairie was great and I highly recommend them!

Dr. Davis is the best surgeon and spine specialist I have ever had! I have had experiences with multiple providers, and no one comes close. What he has done for my spine pain has been nothing short of perfection. I owe a lot to Dr. Davis and his team!