Patient Testimonials

Dr. Hess is an extraordinary surgeon! He performed both my surgeries and they were 100% successful. His superb skills were evident in this surgery as I am now close to complete range of motion. He made special efforts to increase the intensity of my therapy when I reached a plateau where my shoulders were becoming stiffer. He continued to follow my progress through therapy until it was complete. I have to compliment Dr. Hess on his professionalism and complete attention to my needs and progress at every office visit. He always made my visits seem to be his first priority with his complete attention during the exams. It has been less than a year since my last surgery and I hope to reach complete range of motion in the next few months. I am so happy I found Dr. Hess as I accredit him to a superb surgery and recovery. I would strongly recommend Dr. Hess to anyone who is in need of his surgical skills and aftercare.

My daughter is writing this for me, I’m 96 and fell and broke my hip. Dr Szalapski did a wonderful job. I’m back home now in my condo with no pain and healing really fast. The only bad part now is I have to use a cane now and then. I would send anyone to him.

I am a prime example of Dr. Szalapski’s excellent surgical skills, treatment and how well he replaced my right hip. He has also successfully surgically repaired my trigger index finger on my right hand. In addition, he is keeping my knee out of trouble because of arthritis. I am very happy with Dr. Szalapski and I give him and his staff the highest rating one can receive in his field of medicine.

Dr. Kelly did an amazing job of repairing torn biceps and rotator cuff tendons. His diagnosis was quick and accurate, and all went smoothly through pre-op, surgery, recovery, and PT. Dr. Kelly’s team of Kaici, Lindsey, and Kayla provided excellent support and advice throughout. The Fairview Ridges surgery experience was the best hospital experience I have had in 65 years — thank you to all the caring nurses who even sent me a card! Finally, Annie at TCO Physical Therapy worked with me pre- and post-surgery to get me healed and stronger than I have been in years. I would recommend Dr. Kelly and TCO to anyone needing orthopedic work. I hope I never need it again, but it’s comforting to know TCO, Dr. Kelly, and his entire team are there if I do. Thanks for making life better!

I am able to go about my daily life without pain and am glad I had hip replacement surgery with Dr. Meyer. I have stiffness and some fatigue but continue to exercise and keep moving. My life has improved since surgery. TCO is easy to work with and I would recommend them to others.

I had full confidence in Dr. Seybold. He did a wonderful job on my hammer toe and straighten my big toe. When I would visit after surgery, he would always tell me what to do and was always thinking about things I could do to make it heal even better. I would recommend him to anyone with this same problem.

I wanted to share my very positive experience with TCO and particularly Dr. Hunt’s team. I had my knee replacement 8 weeks ago and am extremely happy with the results and progress I am making. I was out of the hospital in 2 days, off my walker in 2 weeks and have been in the gym on the bike, treadmill and elliptical since. I literally cried tears of joy when I walked without a limp for the first time in 21 years just 2 1/2 weeks after surgery. Dr. Hunt and his team have been extremely knowledgeable, responsive and patient throughout the process. I have also been very satisfied with my TCO physical therapy team in Eagan. I will easily refer all friends and family to Dr. Hunt and TCO going forward, thank you so much!

Less than seven weeks ago I had a total knee replacement. I had full confidence in Dr. Steven Meisterling, and the result has been outstanding. The X-rays and the incision are perfect, pain is managed and I received overall great care. I was fortunate to be in the TCO EXCEL Program, recommended by Dr. Meisterling, and high praise for the medical and PT care I have received. Thank you, Dr. Meisterling and team!

Dr. Duncan and Dr. Peterson were thorough with my elderly mother.  She was thrilled with each appointment and they each explained the diagnosis that is causing her pain. While driving away from each appointment she would comment on how she appreciated their kindness and attention to her problem. Thank you both!

I met with Dr. Eggert to get a second opinion as to whether or not I needed to have another surgery to replace hardware that was put in my hip in June due to a fall. I was very impressed with Dr. Eggert. He studied all my x-rays, bone scans and reports from day one of my surgery. The Ortho Dr. I had seen previously did not look at any previous reports. Dr. Eggert spent over an hour explaining my options, showing my daughter and I the x-rays, and letting us know his opinion as to what was causing my pain. I would give Dr. Eggert a 10. 🙂