Patient Testimonials

Dr. Michael R. Johnson saved my summer by repairing my knee in a timely manner. He was able to replace the spacer in my partial knee which I am thankful for. His team was able to get me the surgery quickly and in a professional manner. Now my knee feels great! A big thank you to Dr. Johnson and his team!

Dr. Chen took care of my child when he fractured his tibia. She answered all our many questions and was very reassuring about his recovery process. We had a great experience with Dr. Chen and the whole care team at TCO!

I want to thank Dr. Lewis and his team on my successful total knee replacement and follow-up experience. After years of severe pain and limited mobility, I am now able to climb stairs and walk without pain. No more arthritis or weakness. At seven weeks post-op, the difference is unbelievable and miraculous. The entire team was professional and supportive. A shout out to Libby Witchger, PA-C, the TCO nurses who cared for me, and the physical therapy team of Leah Toth and Laura Raymond. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Dr. Bircher is very nice and takes the time to listen. He did a great job on both my hip and knee replacements. I would recommend him to everyone.

I had a robotic total right knee replacement on May 7th, 2026, with Dr. Bircher. Pre-op and post-op care was a very positive experience. I couldn’t be happier with TCO, Dr. Bircher, and his entire team. They always listened and were professional. They were thorough and explained processes to me every step of the way. I really appreciated the prayers from their team!

Dr. Bircher completed a robotic total knee replacement for me in March, and it went as smooth as possible. At three months post-surgery, I feel stronger and have more confidence in my joint than I have over the past five years. I’m so glad I got it done! I will return to Dr. Bircher when I need my second knee replaced.

Dr. Jeremiah Johnson, along with Madison Styrlund and the rest of his team, made my recent partial knee replacement a truly positive experience. Initially, they performed a meniscus repair, but sadly, I re-tore that same meniscus. However, they offered me excellent options with great care and knowledge. They were incredibly patient and thorough throughout the process. The partial knee replacement was a success, and my recovery has been going wonderfully. I am now back to walking regularly and looking forward to getting back to running and skiing within the year. Dr. Johnson and his team have had a profoundly positive impact on my life, and I would highly recommend them to anyone!

I had both of my knees replaced by Dr. Bircher. Post surgery went very well and I had no issues. My recovery time was quicker than I expected. Dr. Bircher was easy to schedule surgeries with at specific times that fit my needs. I am very pleased with the results.

When I was having trouble standing after sitting for long stretches of time, I thought it was just an old age thing—I’m 71! Turns out, my knees were bone on bone. I saw Dr. Cooper and his assistant, April. She was wonderful. I was nervous because I’d never had a surgery like this before, and she kept me calm and explained everything. She told me to build up my protein and do certain exercises before surgery, so I’d have a smoother recovery. After the surgery, I had a lot of bruising, which she’d warned me about. I got off pain killers after a week and was walking alone after two weeks. April was there every step of the way to reassure me everything was normal and that I was making good progress. 

At 52 years young, I found myself needing a partial knee replacement. Twin Cities Orthopedics was wonderful to work with and got me on the schedule in a very timely manner. Dr. Kruse was straightforward, yet kind. He took the time to make sure I understand my options. His team is also very accessible and answered all my questions. I had to go to Ridgeview Medical Center in Chaska to have my surgery. It was an hour away from my house and it made me a little bit nervous. I am pleased to say that I have never received such amazing care.

From the staff during pre-op, post-op, physical therapy, and my nursing care, they were all amazing! My nursing care was far superior to anything I have received in the past. They were very nurturing and professional at the same time. They explained everything to me in a way that made sense and provided me with my options. I felt very empowered even though I had just had knee surgery and was feeling a little gloomy about it. I highly recommend the teams at TCO and Ridgeview.