Patient Testimonials

Dr. Bircher did an excellent job! He was very professional and took time to answer all my questions. I would and I do highly recommend him to others.

My insurance denied this surgery five times by two different doctors until I met Dr. Hoel. He was able to work with them to get the surgery approved. He is amazing and a fantastic doctor! My surgery went great, and his team is wonderful to work with. I am so thankful that I met Dr. Hoel!

I honestly cannot thank Dr. Anseth and his Team enough for the “new” life that I have been given. In 2016, I was diagnosed with femoroacetabular impingement (FAI). I had two surgeries prior to help assist with preserving my right hip in the hope that I would not have to get a replacement. Unfortunately, after my second hip surgery, things never felt “right” or “normal.” That is when I decided I needed to see a doctor who specialized in hip care and has also worked on athletes of all ages.

Luckily, I was able to ask around and I heard that Dr. Anseth was one of the best, so I scheduled an appointment with him. He asked me questions, especially about what things I wanted to do that I could not physically do due to my arthritis forming in my hip. It was embarrassing that I could not put away my dishes from the dishwasher or pick up my clothes off the floor. We put together a game plan. I needed to lose some weight, which is challenging when I had pain. I also had a trip coming up that I didn’t want to reschedule. So, I had received two injections with his team in the meantime and scheduled as soon as I was able.

When on my trip, there was one thing I could not do, which was climb to the top of El Yunque National Rainforest. I made it about a quarter of the way up before needing to turn around. I promised myself that I would come back one day and finish that hike. That May, (three years ago) I had my operation. The team was amazing, and the relief was instant. I truly wished I had done it sooner. Dr. Anseth even took pictures of my hip for me, as I have worked in the medical field. By the second week I was walking around very well. About 4-months post op, I decided to get into biking and started lifting weights along with walking. It took a long time for my muscles to feel fully recovered, but I was happy I took the time to regain muscle strength.

Since having the operation, I have traveled to Rome and France. I have walked and climbed hills that I know I would not have been able to do previously. I have joined a dance studio. I bike, I play pickle ball, and now I am learning to golf. With diet and exercise, I have lost over 70 pounds because I am finally able to move the way I have wanted to for years. The best part of my story? I climbed to the top of El Yunque this past November with my friends. I cannot recommend him enough. There is hope for that pain to go away, and for you to have your life back. Since then, Dr. Anseth has also operated on my grandmother for her knees. Thank you to Dr. Anseth and his Team!

I am beyond grateful for the amazing care and support I have received from Dr. Ryan, as well as her care coordinator, Jillian. I have seen so many different specialists lately who never knew how to help me. She did more for me in our first 15-minute appointment than anyone else has done for me previously. She is very knowledgeable about my condition, empathetic, and validating of my pain. I appreciate her efforts to help lessen my pain without surgery, which I would likely not be able to heal from.

I am so happy to have someone on my care team that I feel genuinely cares about me. Empathy goes a long, long way, especially in complex cases like mine. Additionally, all the other staff members at TCO Maple Grove have been just as wonderful. They are all very kind people.

I had a right shoulder joint replacement. Dr. Hunt did a phenomenal job! I had the nerve block which lasted three days and I had no pain. Icing helped with swelling as well. I was at the TCO EXCEL recovery suite overnight. Everyone there was very kind and took good care of me. They are where attentive to my needs. I highly recommend TCO!

Twin Cities Orthopedics staff is very professional, provides excellent care, and pays attention to every detail. I am very satisfied and highly recommend TCO.

I have been seeing Taylor for shoulder pain, and she is excellent! She is very knowledgeable, understanding and a joy to work with. Aric at the front desk is great! He is very friendly. He knows me by sight and has me checked in before I even get to the desk! I would highly recommend TCO Hudson!

Dr. Bircher took the time to explain everything in detail to me. The surgery was a complete success. Three months after surgery, I was walking 3 miles a day. Five months after surgery, I was riding my bike 20 miles every other day. Today, I am seven months post-surgery, and I have no pain. I am 66 years old, and I feel great. After working in the construction industry for 40 years, I know my knee is next. I would not hesitate to go back to Dr. Bircher.

Aric Minke at TCO Hudson went above and beyond to find an appointment date that fit my schedule. I get uneasy when it comes to the medical world for various reasons. When I came to my appointment, he was so friendly. He even came over to me, assured me, and helped me with my paperwork. I have never received such personal assistance. He is also very fun to visit with. Aric has a genuine way about him, and I have never had such a great experience walking into a clinic and checking in.

Ben Danovsky helped me individualize my physical therapy. He really listened and validated my concerns. He even used his lunch hour to see me. He is very knowledgeable and presented himself well. I cannot say enough about how great Ben was with me. I would recommend him to anyone in a “heartbeat” and I will be continuing my therapy program with him. I am looking forward to it.