Patient Testimonials

Angela Tullbane has taught me so much about nutrition and how my body uses food. As a woman in my early 60’s whose been battling weight issues since my mid 20’s, I was out of ideas. I have been thin at times during my adult life and thought of myself as “healthy” during those years. However, I was only able to achieve that body size by starving myself and doing very punishing workouts for several hours a day. I developed a history of lower body injuries from pushing myself beyond the breaking point. I never realizing I wasn’t giving my body the nutrition I needed to make my bones, muscles, and ligaments strong enough to do the work I was asking of them. When I found myself facing a serious knee surgery, I was at my wits end. I was only eating about 700 calories a day and was worried I would balloon-up during the long recovery ahead of me. I was told I needed to change my eating immediately or it would hurt my recovery. I wasn’t giving my body what it needed. Angela has been so wonderful to work with. She has helped me learn ways to feed my body to make it strong enough to support all the outdoor activities I love. Visiting her has completely changed how I think about workouts and even my body image. I wish everyone had access to this kind of help.

My teenage son had a follow-up for a fractured thumb with Dr. Dwivedi. He was kind and thorough in explaining the plan of care to both my son and I. He used age-appropriate language and treated him with the same respect as adults.

Dr. Barry and Rebecca have been amazing from start to finish. They have helped me through my surgery and recovery. They are very professional and great at what they do!

Dr. Anseth made me feel confident that he could help me. My recovery stay at 212 Surgery Center was very comfortable and the staff was excellent. The first few weeks were difficult but after week three, I was on the upswing. I am eight weeks into my recovery, and I can mow the lawn, plant flowers, and get up and down from the lounger on my porch with ease. My knee is great! It feels stable when I get up, and I no longer need to stand and wait until I feel like I can move. Dr. Anseth was sensitive to my nickel allergy and used a “gold” prosthetic robotically. So far, I am very pleased. Thank you to Dr. Anseth and the great TCO staff. I had put this off for ten years but I am so glad I finally did it.

I really appreciate the quality and attentive care I received from Dr. Jeremiah Johnson and his team at Twin Cities Orthopedics. They were phenomenal from initial diagnosis, to surgery, through follow-ups and recovery. Their timely care allowed me to get surgery two days after I tore my patellar tendon, which was during the Thanksgiving holiday week. I am now close to resuming normal activity levels thanks to their competent and compassionate care. I am so grateful!

I had my first hip replacement three years ago. When it came time for my second, my original surgeon had retired, and I was referred to Dr. Carlson. Although I wasn’t familiar with him; I did some research and was impressed by what I read. His expertise in the robotic?assisted anterior approach, along with his residency training at the Mayo Clinic, gave me the confidence to move forward. I am now six weeks post?op and couldn’t be more pleased with the outcome. I am already back to golfing and will begin easing into my regular workout routine in the coming weeks. The recovery has been remarkably smooth, and I am extremely happy with the outcome. I highly recommend Dr. Carlson.

Dr. Bircher has replaced both my knees with excellent results. He is not only a skilled surgeon but a great person as well. He listens, explains, and shows great care for his patients. I would send anyone to Dr. Bircher. Thank you to Dr. Bircher and his team.

My experience with Dr. O’Neill and his team (Kaylyn, Lauren, Ann, Sara, and Hayden) was exceptional. After reviewing my MRI and performing a clinical exam, Dr. O’Neill diagnosed stage 4 osteoarthritis. He performed an anterior approach total hip replacement for me. Dr. O’Neill explained everything in advance and provided a summary handout that detailed what to expect prior to and following surgery. Surgery requires a team approach, and everyone involved (including the staff at the Orthopedic Institute) were terrific. If a question arose, Dr. O’Neill’s assistant, Ann, quickly returned my calls.

My THR experience tracked exactly as Dr. O’Neill described prior to surgery. I ceased prescription pain medication after two weeks. At eight weeks post-op, I now walk two to three miles daily, have started biking on my stationary bike, and am carefully and progressively resuming weighted squats and deadlifts – all approved by Dr. O’Neill. I have some residual stiffness which should subside soon. The incision is barely visible. Dr. O’Neill told me I have no restrictions (other than running marathons).

I recommend Dr. O’Neill to everyone I know that has arthritic hip pain. He has already operated successfully on a friend of mine. Dr. Owen O’Neill is an experienced and highly skilled surgeon. He keeps current about the latest techniques. He utilizes prostheses that incorporate proven advances in materials science. This ensures that the patient receives a properly implanted prosthesis, one that is stable, durable, and comfortable for the patient. This, in turn, supports an uncomplicated and speedy recovery, and a satisfied patient. I recommend Dr. O’Neill without reservation.

Approximately two months ago, I had my fourth knee surgery. It was a total knee replacement, and my first surgery performed by Dr. Bircher. Not that I enjoy knee surgeries, but despite being the most invasive procedure I have had, this one was the most pleasant experience of the four! From my very first meeting with him, Dr. Bircher demonstrated nothing but the most professional care I could hope for. Additionally, his entire support team at Twin Cities Orthopedics was exceptional! If anyone asks me, Dr. Bircher will be a very easy recommendation to give.

I want to commend Dr. Bircher and his staff for their skill and care. I feel I could not have received better experience for my hip replacement. I will be coming back to him for my other hip replacement. Thank you!