Patient Testimonials

The professionals at Twin Cities Orthopedics did a superb job replacing of my arthritic left hip. Dr. Samuel Carlson performed the surgery, with Jacob Szalat, PA-C assisting. Both were exemplary in their professional roles. They made sure I was fully informed and comfortable throughout each step of the outpatient procedure.

In August 2025, I had my left hip replaced. In April 2026, I had my right hip replaced. In July 2026, I returned to the dance floor. As a professional dancer, persistent pain had a significant impact on my day-to-day life. Thanks to two hip replacement surgeries performed by Dr. Owen O’Neill at the Orthopedic Institute, a partnership between Twin Cities Orthopedics and Ridgeview Hospitals & Clinics, I’m moving with confidence and doing what I love again: dancing. I’m grateful for the care and support I received throughout my journey, and I’m excited to be back on the dance floor.

While Carly Mattson was my main physical therapist, I had to opportunity to also work with Tyler Douglass and Athletic Trainer, Robert Zelesnikar. Everyone on my care team was incredibly supportive, encouraging, and invested in my recovery. They took the time to listen to how I was feeling, answered every question I had, and made sure I felt confident in every step of the process. During a difficult and frustrating time, they gave me reassurance that I would get back to doing what I love.

My recovery plan was personalized to my symptoms and my goal of returning to lacrosse safely. Since this was my second concussion, my therapists adjusted my exercises as I improved and made sure they weren’t pushing my progress too quickly. They challenged me with vision, balance, and sport-specific exercises while always keeping my long-term health the priority.

I was so pleased with both pre-care, surgery and follow up by Dr. Barry and his staff. Knowing I did not want surgery, Dr. Barry fully used all means to detect what was wrong with the knee since regular X-rays showed everything was as it should be. When final diagnosis was made, he gave me pre-surgery PT exercises to do. These made all the difference in recovery after the total knee replacement. Thanks to him, I had a speedy recovery and needed no narcotics, just Tylenol Extra Strength. Dr. Barry recommended the ice machine and had me schedule rehab appointments that started within the first week. They had me well on the road to recovery that was quicker than I thought possible. He and his staff made everything run like clockwork from the time it was determined that I needed the surgery all the way through recovery. They took care of getting everything set up. I just had to do my exercises and be there when needed. I will highly recommend Dr. Jason Barry if anyone needs any orthopedic surgery.

I had bilateral endoscopic carpal tunnel surgery done with Dr. Dwivedi and everything was fabulous. Dr. Dwivedi by far exceeded the expectations I had. My experience and recovery has been wonderful. I have already recommended Dr. Dwivedi to several people and advised them not to be afraid of doing bilateral!

I had trigger finger release surgery done with Dr. Dwivedi and it was amazing! I am so happy with my results. I no longer have clicking, and I can shut a door now! Dr. Dwivedi was just wonderful. He has great bedside manner, explained things very well, and he genuinely cared. I felt very well taken care of. He is a gentle giant, and I would absolutely recommend him!

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!