Patient Testimonials

I saw Dr. Chen for a broken ankle and was able to get an appointment with her very quickly. Once she determined that surgery was necessary, the procedure was also scheduled quickly. The surgery went very smoothly and any questions I had were answered immediately by her or her care coordinator, Jennifer. I was extremely happy with the whole process at TCO and for finding relief from an unfortunate painful situation. I would definitely recommend Dr. Chen and her team!

This was my first time seeing Dr. Chen. I saw a poster at TCO Eagan introducing her to the team, so I decided to schedule an appointment. I was very impressed with her knowledge and demeanor. She was very kind, cheerful, and oh so very helpful. After seeing two other physicians about my foot, she was able to give me two surgery options to choose from. I would very highly recommend Dr. Chen to anyone having foot or ankle issues or in need of an orthopedic surgeon. I will definitely be seeing her again if any other foot issues arise. Thank you Dr. Chen for all that you’ve done for me. My surgery was a great success!

I have been having pain in my right foot and ankle from arthritis. Dr. Chen had X-rays taken then examined my foot and ankle. We discussed cortisone shots but she felt it wouldn’t work as effectively for me. Instead, she prescribed wedges in the heels of my shoes and stretching exercises for my calves and ankles. I started using the wedges on June 17th and the exercises on June 18th. They seem to be reducing my pain. I will keep doing them and hope for more improvement.

I was a nervous about what might be going on with my ankle pain. It was getting worse, and I began to have trouble walking. Dr. Bisch put me right at ease. He was professional, knowledgeable, and thorough. He also had a very caring manner about him, which helped with my nervousness. He did a comprehensive exam and ordered the necessary tests I needed. He was clear when discussing my next steps. He truly listened to my concerns about long term implications. His goal was more than just a quick fix. Dr. Bisch helps people get back to what they love to do. I feel very confident and relieved that my ankle issue would not have long-term impacts on my life. I am grateful to have received such great care.

Dr. Jeremiah Johnson came in to do my surgery at 6:00 in the morning on a Saturday. I broke all the bones in my ankle. I had an amazing surgery with excellent results. I have no pain, no arthritis, and full range of motion. I have even gone back to running. A big thank you to Dr. Johnson and his team!

I have been heavily involved in Minnesota Special Olympics since I was eight years old and now, I will be turning 30 this month. Last fall, I sprained my ankle at flag football practice. I knew right away that I injured my ankle, so my dad took me to the ER. They did an X-ray and said it wasn’t broken but referred me to Twin Cities Orthopedics. The doctor at TCO Maple Grove ordered an MRI and said it was a bad sprain. I was put in a boot and eventually an ankle brace. The doctor ordered weekly physical therapy which I continued for several weeks. Unfortunately, I was unable to return to flag football that season. I met with the doctor again to check progress, and he continued the PT for a few more weeks just to be make sure everything was fully healed. I was given the go ahead to play but told to go slow.

I am part of Osseo-Maple Grove Athletic Association (OMGAA) teams and play ice hockey with Minnesota Special Hockey. A few weeks into this past season I also took a fall on the ice and injured my hand! I again went to TCO Maple Grove where they did another X-ray, and I was given a brace to wear on wrist. I was still having pain issues, so I returned to TCO and saw a doctor in the hand specialist clinic. He ordered an ultrasound of my wrist, and I have a follow-up appointment with him this week.

I also do gymnastics for MN Special Olympics. Three weeks ago, I injured my back at practice doing the vault. After a week, I was still having a lot of back and leg pain, so I went to TCO again. The doctor ordered an ultrasound of my back, and the results were a herniated disc. I start PT for my back this week. He also ordered a cortisone shot for my spine so I will likely be out from basketball and gymnastics for the season.

During this time, I will work on strengthening my body parts! In addition to playing several sports with MN Special Olympics, I also coach my sister’s bocce ball team in the summer. I have been chosen as an athletic coach for bocce at the USA games that will be held in Minnesota this summer. I am very excited! I went to Seattle in 2018 for the USA games and competed in gymnastics where I came home with five medals. I also was a part of the USA games in Orlando in 2022 for half court women’s basketball. We won a gold medal! I have always felt very supported at TCO and listened to by doctors and therapists. They always thoroughly explain at home exercises and are very clear on when I can return to sports. I am sure with all the sports I play that I will be back to TCO in the future!

Dr. Mittelsteadt performed a subtalar fusion on my foot. I was recommended to see him for this surgery as he came highly recommended by another physician. Dr. Mittelsteadt did not disappoint! In my initial consult, he gave me three options and explained each one very thoroughly. He answered my questions and concerns without hesitation which made me (and my wife) feel very comfortable with our decision. He is always very positive with a smile on his face. If I ever need orthopedic surgery in the future, I will be calling him again. I cannot say enough good things about him as a person or a surgeon.

Dr. Cammack changed my life! After two foot and ankle specialists told me there was no fix for my foot, Dr. Cammack assured me that he could repair three prior surgeries. He thoroughly and clearly explained what he would do to alleviate my pain and make my walking normal again. Dr. Cammack was amazing! He removed the hardware that was making my walking painful and awkward. He realigned my foot and put in new hardware. He was very professional, caring, and friendly. He is a great surgeon with a calming presence and good sense of humor. I always felt like I was in good hands. During my visits to his office, I witnessed how well his team worked together and how they truly listened to their patients. They never shunned my questions. I am very happy with my experience and the positive results. I would highly recommend Dr. Cammack to anyone with foot or ankle issues. He may change your life just as he did mine.

Dr. Chen was very knowledgeable and kind. We did an injection to get me through two upcoming weddings and then discussed surgery for next fall. She helped me understand exactly what I would be facing and she was patient with my questions. The injection was a success in getting me back on my feet for now. I have had two prior injections that didn’t work, but this one did! I has been three weeks an I am still not limping. Woohoo!

Dr. Chen was not my original surgeon when I had elective surgery on my right ankle, however she saw me due to my continued pain since the procedure. She listened attentively to my concerns and recommended a change in my insoles. Although it has not completely taken care of my pain yet, it has been very helpful. I appreciate the way she listened to my concerns and wasn’t dismissive of my situation. If I am not seeing a drastic change in improvement after some time, she indicated there were other options available to help my pain. I would definitely see her again for further care! She was extremely compassionate and instilled confidence.