Patient Testimonials

Dr. Bircher was my surgeon for both my knee replacement and my hip revision. In both cases, he was a remarkable doctor, and I was lucky to have had him as my surgeon. He very patient and kind. He truly listens and helps you to make the best decision that will get you to a successful recovery.

I had trigger finger surgery done with Dr. Dwivedi and was very pleased. Everything went as expected if not better. I have good mobility in my thumb, and my healing has been timely. Overall, it was a good experience, and I would highly recommend Dr. Dwivedi and his team!

Before I had my two surgeries, which were nine weeks apart, I wasn’t sure I would ever stand upright again—much less do so without pain. Since completing my recovery, I am so happy to share that I am back to walking over 10,000 steps a day and completely pain free! I am 63 years old, and I can jog again! It was the thrill of a lifetime to travel to Australia recently and climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge with my brother-in-law. David is an active runner who has completed over 15 marathons, and I made it to the top of the bridge with him! I am so grateful to have this new lease on a healthier retirement. I am incredibly grateful to Dr. Butterfield and his entire team at TCO.

I have seen Dr. Reynolds twice for low back and SI pain. He nailed the diagnosis immediately and confirmed it with an MRI. He has a fantastic “bedside manner” and is very easy to communicate with. Dr. Reynolds explains everything well. I feel like I receive great information coming in and going out. He sent me to TCO physical therapy, and I am responding fantastically to the exercises in my rehab! I have already referred him to others and will continue to do so in a heartbeat! What a great addition to TCO!

I had robotic-assisted total knee replacement surgery in January of 2026 with Dr. Bircher. He is an awesome doctor and very easy to talk to. He truly puts you at ease when discussing surgery. My surgery went well with little pain, and my physical therapy sessions were easier because of it. My quality of life has improved so much, and I no longer need to use my cane, which is a major benefit for me. I highly recommend Dr. Bircher and his team. They are the best!

The care I received at Twin Cities Orthopedics was amazing from Dr. Moeller and all TCO staff. They take the greatest care in providing a sterile surgical environment for even a small incision. I have been to several doctors at TCO and have never had to wait or receive delayed treatments.

I want to express my deepest gratitude to Dr. Garry Banks and Jessica Staples, PA-C. Their patience, expertise, and determination to finding a solution to my problem and providing me care over the past twelve years has been amazing. It is rare to find physicians with such skill and commitment to long-term patient outcomes. Their ability to consistently deliver successful results, even in complex scenarios, has profoundly improved my quality of life.

I had a total knee replacement by Dr. Saterbak and her team one year ago. I would prefer to not need to do this again, but if I do need my other knee replaced, I will go straight back to Dr. Saterbak. She and her team clearly and carefully answered all my questions about the procedure. They were there to guide me through every step of the process. As a result of such excellent care, I recovered within a few months and was able to resume my active life. Six months after the surgery, I completed a ten-mile hike through hills on narrow forest paths. I owe a lot of this success to their superb skill and experience, especially Dr. Saterbak. I am grateful to her, Maren, Nick, and the EXCEL care team for such magnificent care.

I knew I didn’t want to spend the rest of my life with a leg I couldn’t rely on. The Orthopedic Institute felt different from a traditional hospital because the environment felt calm and focused. Dr. Peter Sanders made a strong impression from the start. He was straightforward and reassuring, and he explained things in a way the made sense even when I was nervous. After surgery, he and his team came to talk to me right away. Recovery was challenging. The exercises were painful, but I was determined to follow every instruction. I knew if I wanted my life back, I had to commit to the work. My biggest motivation was my dog and being able to walk him again. Physical therapy pushed me, but it also gave me strength. Now I am walking better than I have in years. I feel stable and confident, and I’m grateful for the care that helped me get here.

I had bilateral endoscopic carpal tunnel surgery done with Dr. Dwivedi and I couldn’t be more pleased! My recovery is going very well, and my pain is essentially all gone. Dr. Dwivedi is wonderful! He took time to explain things in great detail and he is very personable. Overall, it was a great experience and I really liked him. I wish he could do my knee surgery!