Patient Testimonials

After a knuckle injury in October 2024, I underwent two failed surgeries with a different medical provider to repair my right index finger knuckle. I ended up having a life?threatening infection and had to have a third surgery to remove the hardware. I was mentally and physically drained and in constant pain.

In August 2025, I was referred to Dr. Koch at Twin Cities Orthopedics by numerous people. At that point, the pain had become unbearable, yet the thought of another surgery felt almost impossible for me mentally and emotionally. Dr. Koch was amazing! Although she delivered devastating news, that the knuckle was irreparable and would need to be removed, she did so with compassion and honesty. I was devastated, to say the least.

After much thought, I chose to move forward and had the surgery to remove the knuckle in September 2025. I still have one remaining surgery to remove the plate and screws. Despite everything, I cannot say enough good things about Dr. Koch. Her care, professionalism, and empathy made an overwhelming situation manageable. I am so truly grateful to her, her assistant Christine, and the wonderful team at TCO. Twin Cities Orthopedics is a physician?owned organization with numerous clinics, and they are truly night and day compared to corporate?owned facilities.

I started seeing Dr. Arntson in April 2023 for my right knee pain. I had meniscus repair surgery on my right knee in May 2023, and he told me that I would likely need my right knee replaced in the future due to arthritis. Since then, he ended up performing carpal tunnel surgery on my right hand in March 2024, and a total knee replacement on my left knee in November 2024. The left knee had become more painful than my right knee, so I got that one done first. Finally, he did a total knee replacement surgery on my right knee in February 2025.

I would highly recommend Dr. Arntson to anyone looking for an orthopedic surgeon. I was planning my surgeries around life events, like my daughter’s wedding, and would get cortisone shots in between. Dr. Arntson gave advice but understood that I needed to decide when it was best for me to have the surgeries. I trust and appreciate Dr. Arntson so much! He always took time to explain everything thoroughly, sometimes more than once. He has a good sense of humor which I appreciated very much.

Everything he said turned out to be true, even when I didn’t want it to be. For example, Dr. Arntson explained how long the recoveries for the different procedures would be. He told me that they would be long and I shouldn’t get discouraged. Of course, he was right. I am just over a year out from my second total knee replacement surgery. My overall quality of life and day to day living is much better because of Dr. Arntson and his wonderful team!

The Twin Cities Orthopedics staff was very pleasant and professional from start to finish. Dr. Lewis did a fabulous job, beginning with cortisone shots and continuing throughout the journey of having my knee replaced. Having Jordan as my physical therapist made my recovery so much better. She was very pleasant, always greeted me with a smile, and was easy to work with. I cannot say enough about the whole team, and I have already made three referrals to friends and family. Thanks again to the amazing team at TCO!

Our son broke his hook of hamate in his wrist while playing baseball. He was heartbroken that he was injured during his freshman year and his first collegiate baseball season. Dr. Dwivedi got him scheduled fast and was very thorough. His team was very kind and had superb bedside manner. Now, our boy is already back on the baseball field feeling strong. Thank you so much for making our families experience a very positive one!

Dr. Dwivedi did a great job reconstructing my thumb. I am back in action playing golf and having fun.

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!