Patient Testimonials

I sprained my ankle several times over the past few years, but last summer it reached a point where it would roll even when I was just walking. It happened so often that I couldn’t trust it anymore. That’s when I finally decided to get it checked out.

I went to TCO, and after meeting with Dr. Jeffrey Seybold and reviewing my options, we decided surgery was the best path forward. Prior to surgery, he helped me manage the injury so I could finish my AAU season. I still wanted to play, and he understood how important that was to me. He gave me a cortisone shot to get through the summer and helped plan the timing of the surgery so it would fall between my AAU and high school season. I felt like he understood my goals, especially my hope of playing in college. Having a doctor who takes your sport seriously and respects your path makes a huge difference.

After surgery, I started physical therapy with Philip Punnoose at Training HAUS–Shakopee. He was focused, knowledgeable, and really invested in helping me get back to basketball. He made PT something I enjoyed going to. His bedside manner was great, but what stood out the most was how much he believed I could come back stronger.

As the swelling went down and I began return-to-play work, Philip tailored everything to basketball movements. We didn’t just do basic exercises. We worked on the cuts, jumps, and directional changes I would need on the court. The day before I was cleared, he even played a little one-on-one with me (you can probably guess who won).

Now, I’m back to playing full time with no pain and no restrictions. It feels good to trust my ankle again. This summer I will be heading to Texas to play for Houston Christian University, which has been a goal of mine for a long time. After everything that happened, I am grateful to be on the court and excited for what comes next.

A big thank you to Dr. DuBois and his team! Everyone has been so kind from day one, from insurance approvals all the way through recovery. After a C6/C7 disc replacement, it is pure joy to get back to life and the things I enjoy. I wanted to share my painting entitled “New Parts,” to express gratitude for my upgraded spine I received for Christmas. What a wonderful gift!

I am very happy with Dr. Lewis. He is very professional and kind. He does such a great job that I continue to have him do my surgeries. So far, he has done a shoulder repair, two knee replacements (right and left), and a hip replacement. Dr. Lewis is an excellent surgeon and a genuinely kind person. His staff is excellent too, especially Libby and Angela.

Dr. Dwivedi performed carpal tunnel surgery on my left and right hands. I suffered for many years with numbness and pain. The surgery that Dr. Dwivedi performed has been life changing for me. The pain and numbness are gone. My experience with Dr. Dwivedi and his staff was outstanding. From the first meeting to surgery and rehab, it was a great experience. I would recommend Dr. Dwivedi, his staff, and Twin Cities Orthopedics very highly.

I had carpal tunnel release surgery at TCO Blaine on January 21st. Dr. Dwivedi is a compassionate, caring, and skilled surgeon. I had immediate relief from my carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms. I am so grateful and highly recommend Dr Dwivedi!

I would like to give a huge thank you to Dr. Ryan, her team, and the specialists I have worked with at Twin Cities Orthopedics. Everyone provided exceptional patient care while being very empathetic and understanding of my situation. Dr. Ryan always had my best interest in mind and never lost sight of it. I cannot thank her and her team enough for their amazing personal care. Keep being great at what you do!

Everything with my finger surgery went great. Dr. Dwivedi did an excellent job explaining things before and after my surgery. My finger is healing well, the swelling is going down, and occupational therapy has been beneficial. I would give him five stars!

A year ago, I tore the ACL, meniscus, and cartilage in my knee while skiing. Dr. Ockuly said it was a major surgery, and if all went well, I would be off crutches in six weeks. Ski season was obviously over but hopefully I could recover in time to enjoy spring break with my family. Six weeks later, I was walking with a cane. Three days after that, I was able to board a plane. It wasn’t too much longer before I was walking freely with just a brace. Here I am a year later having just returned from a three-day ski trip. The informative care and bedside manner I received from Dr. Ockuly’s team was second to none. The TCO physical therapists, even the front office staff, made me feel like I was the most important person in their day. I cannot stress how critical their role played in my physical and mental recovery. Every step and every person I encountered throughout this process was exceptional. I cannot recommend TCO enough.

I broke my collarbone in a cycling accident this fall. Prior to the accident, I had separated my shoulder on the same side as the collarbone break about two decades ago. I had the surgery completed by another physician in the Twin Cities at a different practice. The physician installed a “hook plate” to set my collarbone and repair my separated shoulder. I was taking a huge amount of ibuprofen, Tylenol, and oxycodone to reduce the pain to a manageable level, yet it was still extremely difficult to sleep.

After enduring extraordinary pain for over a month, I decided to get a second opinion from Dr. O’Keefe at Twin Cities Orthopedics. At my first appointment Dr. O’Keefe analyzed my problem quickly and suggested a plan of action. He suggested removing the plate and installing a “tight rope” device to secure my shoulder to relieve pain and increase my range of motion. With my other provider I felt like I fell through the cracks even though I communicated how much pain I was experiencing. This was not the case with Dr. O’Keefe.

Just four days after my surgery with Dr. O’Keefe, I was able to stop taking pain medication entirely. He changed my life because I was finally able to sleep again. I could also feel that my range of motion was not limited by the plate. During my post-op appointment, Dr. O’Keefe’s PA, Beth, took as much time as needed to answer all my questions thoroughly. I would recommend Dr. O’Keefe and his team without hesitation.

My surgery went very well and Dr. Dwivedi did a great job explaining things. My recovery is going so well that I am pretty much back to normal. Thank you to Dr. Dwivedi and his team!