Patient Testimonials

I would like to say I had an excellent experience with Dr. Dwivedi and my two surgeries at the TCO Blaine surgery center. Dr. Dwivedi has the best bedside manner of any doctors I have met. He is very kind, explained everything thoroughly, and made me feel confident in the care I was receiving. The outcomes of my surgeries have been very good. Other than normal healing, many of my pre-surgical symptoms have been mostly relieved. I would recommend Dr. Dwivedi to anyone needing carpal tunnel surgery.

When I got hurt a couple of weeks before playoffs, it felt like the entire season flashed in front of me. I went down during a game, landed hard, and immediately felt this sharp, sweeping pain through my shoulder. I knew right away something was wrong. I left the game, and the worst thought hit me: this might be it, and it’s my senior year.

What made it harder was that my grandparents had flown in from Arkansas, my aunts were there from out of state too, my brother was home from college, and within the first ten minutes of the game, I was on the sideline. It was disappointing, but honestly, it was scary too.

We went straight to the ER that night for an X-ray to rule out anything broken. Nothing showed up structurally, which was a relief, but the prognosis still didn’t look good. A follow-up the next day at TCO Urgent Care revealed I had a long road ahead of me and still the potential of my season ending. My mom ended up connecting with someone on Monday at TCO who really understood how important the situation felt. She helped us get an appointment with a TCO shoulder specialist, Dr. Christopher Honstad, the very next day.

That appointment was the first time I felt real hope. Dr. Honstad was calm, straightforward, and understood both the emotional weight and the athletic pressure I was under. He said I needed to start physical therapy as soon as possible, and within 45 minutes, I was meeting the PT who would guide my entire comeback.

Physical Therapist Cody Suchla made a huge difference. He listened, understood what I wanted, and trusted my sense of what I could tolerate. One of the first things I told him was that we were going to win state. He laughed, but every week after that he kept asking how the games went, how the team was doing, and how I was feeling. He was relatable, creative, and made the whole process something I actually looked forward to.

The therapy itself wasn’t easy. I had significant pain, and we progressed slowly, but it was steady. Rehab bike work, strength training, stretching, pushing through certain movements and holding back on others. A week before I was supposed to return, Cody had another staff member build a custom shoulder brace for me. It ended up being exactly what allowed me to get back out there.

Four weeks after the injury, I returned for our game against Zimmerman. I wasn’t 100%, but I was back. Then, we went on a run and won Orono’s first-ever football state championship! Those last few weeks of the season are memories I’ll remember forever. After everything that happened, getting to finish my senior year on the field with my teammates meant everything. A bonus was having the honor to accept the Most Valuable Teammate award following the championship win.

Looking back, I’m so grateful for the care I received and for the caring people who made sure I had a chance to finish what I started. TCO helped give me my season back.

I sprained my ankle several times over the past few years, but last summer it reached a point where it would roll even when I was just walking. It happened so often that I couldn’t trust it anymore. That’s when I finally decided to get it checked out.

I went to TCO, and after meeting with Dr. Jeffrey Seybold and reviewing my options, we decided surgery was the best path forward. Prior to surgery, he helped me manage the injury so I could finish my AAU season. I still wanted to play, and he understood how important that was to me. He gave me a cortisone shot to get through the summer and helped plan the timing of the surgery so it would fall between my AAU and high school season. I felt like he understood my goals, especially my hope of playing in college. Having a doctor who takes your sport seriously and respects your path makes a huge difference.

After surgery, I started physical therapy with Philip Punnoose at Training HAUS–Shakopee. He was focused, knowledgeable, and really invested in helping me get back to basketball. He made PT something I enjoyed going to. His bedside manner was great, but what stood out the most was how much he believed I could come back stronger.

As the swelling went down and I began return-to-play work, Philip tailored everything to basketball movements. We didn’t just do basic exercises. We worked on the cuts, jumps, and directional changes I would need on the court. The day before I was cleared, he even played a little one-on-one with me (you can probably guess who won).

Now, I’m back to playing full time with no pain and no restrictions. It feels good to trust my ankle again. This summer I will be heading to Texas to play for Houston Christian University, which has been a goal of mine for a long time. After everything that happened, I am grateful to be on the court and excited for what comes next.

A big thank you to Dr. DuBois and his team! Everyone has been so kind from day one, from insurance approvals all the way through recovery. After a C6/C7 disc replacement, it is pure joy to get back to life and the things I enjoy. I wanted to share my painting entitled “New Parts,” to express gratitude for my upgraded spine I received for Christmas. What a wonderful gift!

I am very happy with Dr. Lewis. He is very professional and kind. He does such a great job that I continue to have him do my surgeries. So far, he has done a shoulder repair, two knee replacements (right and left), and a hip replacement. Dr. Lewis is an excellent surgeon and a genuinely kind person. His staff is excellent too, especially Libby and Angela.

Dr. Dwivedi performed carpal tunnel surgery on my left and right hands. I suffered for many years with numbness and pain. The surgery that Dr. Dwivedi performed has been life changing for me. The pain and numbness are gone. My experience with Dr. Dwivedi and his staff was outstanding. From the first meeting to surgery and rehab, it was a great experience. I would recommend Dr. Dwivedi, his staff, and Twin Cities Orthopedics very highly.

I had carpal tunnel release surgery at TCO Blaine on January 21st. Dr. Dwivedi is a compassionate, caring, and skilled surgeon. I had immediate relief from my carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms. I am so grateful and highly recommend Dr Dwivedi!

I would like to give a huge thank you to Dr. Ryan, her team, and the specialists I have worked with at Twin Cities Orthopedics. Everyone provided exceptional patient care while being very empathetic and understanding of my situation. Dr. Ryan always had my best interest in mind and never lost sight of it. I cannot thank her and her team enough for their amazing personal care. Keep being great at what you do!

Everything with my finger surgery went great. Dr. Dwivedi did an excellent job explaining things before and after my surgery. My finger is healing well, the swelling is going down, and occupational therapy has been beneficial. I would give him five stars!

A year ago, I tore the ACL, meniscus, and cartilage in my knee while skiing. Dr. Ockuly said it was a major surgery, and if all went well, I would be off crutches in six weeks. Ski season was obviously over but hopefully I could recover in time to enjoy spring break with my family. Six weeks later, I was walking with a cane. Three days after that, I was able to board a plane. It wasn’t too much longer before I was walking freely with just a brace. Here I am a year later having just returned from a three-day ski trip. The informative care and bedside manner I received from Dr. Ockuly’s team was second to none. The TCO physical therapists, even the front office staff, made me feel like I was the most important person in their day. I cannot stress how critical their role played in my physical and mental recovery. Every step and every person I encountered throughout this process was exceptional. I cannot recommend TCO enough.