Patient Testimonials

Dr. William Engasser was just amazing! He removed some hardware in my ankle that was giving me pain from a surgery over two years ago. He listened and offered a solution that would not have me laid up again for months. The surgery went so smoothly! During the whole process he was kind, empathic, and extremely professional. He also has a fantastic team that work with him. They are all so friendly and truly caring people.

I injured my right knee while kickboxing in July 2022. I had a meniscus repair in September 2022 and one month later, I was having pain again. Fast forward to August 2023, a friend recommended I get a second opinion at TCO. I was referred to Dr. LaPrade and had a meniscus transplant and complete posterolateral corner reconstruction (PLCR) in December 2023. I am one week post-surgery and feel so fortunate to have Dr. LaPrade and his team as my providers. They are amazing and take such good care of their patients! 10/10 recommend!

I am extremely grateful as both a patient and as a physical therapist working with Dr. Ridley. Earlier this year I had an aggravation from an old surgery and progression of arthritis to the outside of the knee. I have worked with patients that saw Dr. Ridley and his team, so I knew he was my first stop. We met for the initial assessments. I found out there was a little more going on than affects from my old knee surgery. I had a couple new meniscus tears. As a couple of orthopedic nerds, we discussed treatment options and he recommended a few surgical and non-surgical options.

For me, the best part of the experience was that Dr. Ridley respected my questions and thoughts/concerns as well. He understood my history as a former college athlete and my goals for fitness with free weights and other functional fitness approaches. I ultimately landed on arthroscopic knee surgery. Considering the progressed arthritis to my knee cap and extra tears to the meniscus on both sides of my knee, I feel better coming out of this surgery than I did coming out of my first surgery 14 years ago. I was quickly able to demonstrate proper lower extremity exercises to my patients and return to fitness training at a faster rate than expected. And I have been a PT for 14 years! Thanks Doctor Ridley and team for helping me more comfortably treat my own patients, but more importantly, helping me keep up with my kids and family. Keep up the great work in our communities!

I could not have been happier with my surgery, recovery, and especially Dr. Omar. He thoroughly explained the entire procedure and put me at ease with having the surgery. His follow up every day that I was in the hospital was greatly appreciated. I’ve have completed my physical therapy and have absolutely no pain. I would highly recommend Dr. Omar.

I had a total knee replacement on my left knee in July 2023. Dr. Peterson and his care team are awesome. Jenna answered all of my pre-op questions and worked with my short-term disability provider to get all the paperwork filed for me. Thank you so much Jenna. On the day of my surgery, the staff at M-Health Wyoming were top notch in the care they provided, including the day I spent in the hospital after the surgery. Sending a big thank you to Sara, Nicole, April, Becca, Grace and Caitlin. You made my stay very comfortable.

Lastly, my knee replacement couldn’t have gone better. Dr. Peterson and his team have given me pain free mobility again. It is amazing to be able to walk, do stairs and even jog with absolutely no knee pain. I will say the rehab is difficult. I told my physical therapist, Curt, that I didn’t like him very much. But I now realize that by him pushing me during those sessions it has benefitted me immensely. If you are dealing with knee pain, please STOP. Give Dr. Peterson a call and let him and his staff do what they do best. I guarantee you will not regret the decision!

Dr. Edwards was excellent from beginning to end. He was patient and informative, and he explained my situation in a way that was easy to understand. While I did not want to have shoulder surgery, Dr. Edwards explained why it was essential for my quality of life to do so. The surgery was tough, but ultimately it has been very successful. I would recommend Dr. Edwards to anyone who is facing shoulder surgery.

Dr. Wetter was great. He is very knowledgeable and efficient. I had a quick recovery.

I wanted to take time to recognize the exceptional care that I received from Dr. Gerlach and his entire team. I went to three hand surgeons and Dr.  Gerlach was the only doctor that truly listened to me and my concerns. Long story short, I couldn’t get the surgery for two months after injury and Dr. Gerlach was the only doctor willing to work with me so I could go on disability before my surgery. That was a huge deal because I may have lost my job otherwise. The reason why I had to wait for surgery was because I wanted to see if injections would fix the issue first, but unfortunately it did not. I use my hands for heavy manual labor and I was in so much pain that I had to take time off from work until I could have surgery.

In addition to Dr. Gerlach being the only doctor that really listened to my situation, he was the only one that truly cared. For that reason alone, I highly recommend him and his care team. His assistant, Stephanie, made sure my forms were completed. She was excellent at communicating the entire process to me. It’s not just the doctor you need to research, but also their entire team. His team was excellent in all categories.

The surgery went as well as it could, and I experienced zero pain after the surgery. I cannot stress enough Dr. Gerlach is as close to being as perfect as it’s gets.

I’m very grateful for the surgical skill of Dr. Randall Lewis. Last May (2023). I experienced a sudden severe pain in my left hip and thigh. My walking was affected and couldn’t put pressure on my left leg. Life activities came to a sudden stop and I made an appointment to see Dr. Lewis. Within a few hours after an MRI, he called and gave me the diagnosis. A total hip arthroplasty surgery could be a choice for improvement, and that was my decision. In September 2023, Dr. Lewis skillfully performed my procedure and I am happy to report it was the correct choice. I requested physical therapy for 6 weeks post-op, and it was very helpful. As of November 2023 I am feeling very well. I am walking well and I am so grateful. Dr. Lewis, I appreciate your surgical work. Thank you!

Dr. Knowlan and his team are nothing short of amazing. My hips and knees were bone on bone and several friends recommended him to me. Normally these procedures would take 4 years, replacing one per year. I didn’t want to deal with it that long, and Dr. Knowlan did all four procedures within a 9 month period. I’m now able to do things I haven’t been able to do for years, like going up and down stairs, crossing my legs, sitting cross legged, and putting on my socks by myself. These things are no big deal to the average person, but a very big deal to someone who can’t do them. I don’t need my scooter or walker anymore. I couldn’t be happier with the results. The team at Eagan Orthopedic Surgery Center and the EXCEL Care Suites were also amazing. I felt like I was treated like royalty. I would do this again in a heartbeat, though I wouldn’t recommend doing the surgeries so close together. I’ve dealt with chronic pain most of my life since I have scoliosis, so the recovery pain wasn’t that big of a deal for me.