Patient Testimonials

When I first met with Dr. Ridley, I had been having hip pain for at least 6 years. I tried hip injections, physical therapy, BioFreeze, etc., but nothing really helped that much. When Dr. Ridley offered me hip replacement surgery, I jumped at the change. I like to be active with my family and I was no longer able to physically do the things we wanted to do as a family without extreme pain. I was nervous before surgery, but everything went well, and I am so glad I got the surgery. I walked over 9 miles the other day (about 5 months post-surgery), and still no pain. I am so grateful for Dr. Ridley helping me get my life back. I now go for hikes, play outside sports with my kids and live life fully again.

I was a patient of Dr. Sufka at another location. He is very thorough and takes his time discussing your issues. He is very gentle with injections, including the ones he performed in my shoulder joints. I will definitely see him again!

Dr. Norberg performed a shoulder replacement surgery in June 2023. I had been having daily pain and discomfort with most activity, due in part to a bad injury in my late 20’s that damaged my deltoid muscle and the nerves serving that muscle. I also had substantial arthritic changes to the joint. I really appreciate that Dr. Norberg was willing to take on this challenging shoulder surgery.

He and his staff were very supportive and encouraging to me during my recovery and progress in PT post-surgery. I currently have very little discomfort in the shoulder, and my movements and activities that I had to limit previous to my surgery are now much easier and unrestricted. I feel like I have my life back. Dr. Norberg’s skill and expertise were excellent. I would recommend him to anyone with shoulder injuries who require this type of surgery.

I am very grateful to Dr. Scott McGarvey. He will be performing toe and joint surgery on my left foot in February. My review is about how kindly attentive he is to listen and answer my questions and concerns! I have seen him a few times and each time he is so wonderful to me! He’s the go-to Doctor for ankle cortisone. I barely felt it. I am so looking forward to having my foot taken care of and having Dr. McGarvey as my surgeon.

Dr. Bloom is the “real deal!” He listens, he validates, he teaches and a long-term plan is developed by the time you leave his office. His kindness and understanding surrounds his patients and you immediately believe he won’t give up on you.

Dr. Nessler did my hip replacement soon after I saw him and it is wonderful. I can walk with no pain. Thank you, Dr. Nessler!

It’s been exactly 2 years, but I am more grateful every day for having chosen Dr. Meyer and his staff. Dr. Meyer is recognized as a highly skilled and conscientious physician. His serious, yet caring approach, as well as saying, “YOU tell ME when you’re ready,” gave me the confidence to move ahead, and the appreciation for having done so.

Dr. Bircher did an amazing job to fix my original hip replacement that left me with an uneven leg and fractured femur. His expertise corrected the leg length and gave me a stable implant. He is an excellent surgeon that cares about his patients! His whole team is fabulous!

My total reverse shoulder repair was amazing. It was an easy surgery and recovery. I am very pleased with Dr. Norberg and his staff.

I had a knee replacement in Michigan in 2012. About 6 years later I began experiencing pain and had an X-ray which showed loosening of the prosthesis. Foolishly, I let it go, moved to Minnesota, and limped along. Finally in 2023, I consulted Dr. Bircher who discovered my prosthesis was literally hanging by a thread. He explained all the risks of surgery as well as the advantages, and he performed the operation in October 2023. The results have been fantastic. I was in an immobilizing soft cast for 3 weeks but already walking with a walker within days of the surgery. I have had no pain. I have been doing home therapy and outpatient therapy at the excellent TCO facility in Plymouth. I have a new lease on life. Dr. Bircher is a compassionate surgeon with tremendous experience and I can recommend him highly. You cannot go wrong with Dr. Bircher.