Patient Testimonials

I would highly recommend Dr. Vanden Berge for knee surgery. He performed a robotic total left knee replacement on me. I have both rheumatoid and osteoarthritis in my knees and was in severe pain before the surgery. During my pre-op appointments, he thoroughly explained the surgery process in a very detailed and professional manner. He answered all my questions and addressed every concern. The surgery was very successful, and I currently have no pain in my left knee! I can walk and do numerous activities that I couldn’t do prior. Dr. Vanden Berge has the best technology available to him and has excellent bedside manners. I will confidently entrust him to perform my right knee surgery, if and when it is required.

I had left elbow surgery with Dr. Dwivedi and my recovery is going very well. I have been working with occupational therapy which has helped tremendously. Dr. Dwivedi was wonderful and I would highly recommend him!

Having my left knee replaced on March 24th, 2026 with Dr. Scott Anseth was one of the best decisions I have ever made. Only a few months post-op, I was able to spend a week in Keystone, Colorado, hiking three to four miles a day between 9,000 and 12,000 feet elevation. We’ve even tackled the rugged terrain of Loveland Pass, and my knee has performed beautifully every step of the way. The only thing I’m struggling with is my lungs at this altitude! I’m so happy with my results and incredibly grateful to Dr. Anseth and his exceptional team who helped me get back to enjoying these adventures!

I want to thank to Dr. Bakker and his team for making my surgery a success. I appreciate having a Twin Cities Orthopedics clinic close to home. A couple of years ago, I slipped on black ice walking my dog down the drive way and broke the radial bone in my arm. I was referred to Dr. Bakker when this happened. In physical therapy, I had been having pain in my left thumb as well so they suggested an X-ray. It showed I had injured my thumb over the years and didn’t even know it. I asked Dr. Bakker for wisdom and insight on what to do. We decided surgery was the best option. I had the surgery this month and I am grateful it has been a success. I’m still healing but my recovery is going very well. A big thank you to Dr. Bakker and his team at TCO!

I found out that I had avascular necrosis and my doctor said I needed a hip replacement as soon as possible. Dr. Vanden Berge and his staff were always on time, pleasant to talk with, and very informative. I was walking right away after surgery, and the first step was the greatest of all time. I had no pain! If I have to get my left hip done in the future, I know I will be going to TCO and seeing Dr. Vanden Berge again.

I first sought chiropractic treatment and then physical therapy for my left hip pain. My X-rays revealed severe arthritis. At 67 years old, I was hoping to avoid surgery, but when I could no longer walk more than two blocks, I knew it was time. A co-worker recommended Dr. O’Neill, and he performed my left hip replacement using the anterior approach in July 2025. My right hip was also severely affected by arthritis, and Dr. O’Neill replaced it in October 2025. Recovery from both hip replacements was easy, consisting mainly of walking and a few exercises at my kitchen counter.

Meanwhile, I had been dealing with various right knee injuries for decades, including a fractured patella in three pieces, arthritis, and pain. I consulted with Dr. O’Neill about my knee and my X-rays showed it was also in rough shape. We went forward with a right knee replacement in April 2026. The recovery was more intense with regular physical therapy and home exercises to achieve the best possible outcome. But if I can do it, anyone can! If you are looking for a skilled, knowledgeable surgeon for hip or knee replacement surgery, look no further than Dr. O’Neill. He and his team are wonderful! I want to give a big thank you to Ann, Lauren, Kaylyn, the pre-operative staff, Randy, Mary, Lindsey, William, the EXCEL Care Suites staff, and my physical therapists. I am very grateful to have had such skilled medical and surgical professionals!

Dr. Engasser was great! The procedure was done efficiently and perfectly. He is very empathetic, truly cares about your issues, and makes sure you have a successful resolution. He was so pleased with the success of the operation and how well everything went during my recovery. If you need ankle surgery, especially a replacement, I would see Dr. Engasser!

I was completely satisfied with Dr. Vanden Berge and the staff at Twin Cities Orthopedics. From the pre-op appointments through the post-op follow-ups, he did a thorough and professional job explaining each step along the way. He was very patient and answered all my questions. As a result, my knee is well on its way to being more stable and far less painful than it was prior to surgery. Without hesitation, I wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Vanden Berge. I am so confident in him that I am entrusting him to replace my other knee!

I have had the unique opportunity to know Dr. William Engasser from both sides of healthcare – as a perioperative nurse who worked with him in the operating room and now as his patient.

I first worked with Dr. Engasser when he came to Twin Cities Orthopedics as a Foot & Ankle Fellow working alongside Dr. Chris Coetzee at Crosstown Surgery Center. Even early in his career, I was impressed by his surgical skill, professionalism, and the way he interacted with both patients and the surgical team.

Years later, when I needed foot and ankle surgery myself, choosing Dr. Engasser was an easy decision. He repaired my bunion in 2024. After an excellent experience and outcome, I trusted him again for my ankle arthroscopy and Broström ligament reconstruction in 2026.

Being an OR nurse makes you very aware of what you look for when choosing a surgeon for yourself. Technical skill matters tremendously, but so do communication, judgment, compassion, and trust. Dr. Engasser has all of those qualities. He listens, explains the plan clearly, answers questions, and genuinely cares about helping his patients return to the lives and activities that matter to them.

Perhaps the greatest compliment I can give is this: I knew Dr. Engasser’s work before I ever became his patient, and when it was my turn to be on the operating table, I chose him. Twice.

I am incredibly grateful to Dr. Engasser and his team for the care they have given me, and I would highly recommend him to anyone needing foot or ankle care.

I thought my riding career was about to be over when I was experiencing excruciating pain which prevented me from sitting on a saddle. I couldn’t ride effectively with the pain. I saw Dr. O’Neill half expecting that I would have to be done with riding forever. However, he assured me that I would be able to ride again after a hip replacement. The surgery went well! Ann was amazing at answering my questions before and after the procedure, and my recovery went very well. I did need some physical therapy afterwards to help regain a full range of motion. Jeff LaPlante was fabulous in helping me get there. I am happy to report that I am back in the saddle and pain free! I cannot thank Dr. O’Neill and his team enough for all their great care and follow-up assistance. Dr. O’Neill is a technical wizard! The equipment and technology that used to execute a flawless replacement is a marvel. Anyone that asks me for a referral gets one answer! Get it done by Dr. O’Neill and get back to living! A huge thank you to Dr. O’Neill and the TCO team!