Patient Testimonials

Dr. Bircher and his Team were awesome, and I highly recommend them for your knee replacement surgery. They were very helpful and addressed all concerns I had. This was the second knee replacement I had, and both times everything went very well. I recommend Twin City Orthopedics to everyone.

I scheduled an appointment with Dr. Bircher because of my knee pain. He saw the way I was walking and suggested that I get an X-ray of my hip even though I had no pain there. The X-ray showed bone on bone in the hip, and the pain was going from my hip down to my knee. I had a hip replacement on April 1st, 2025. After three weeks, I was walking with no walker, and my knee pain was gone. Three months later, there is still no pain in the knee. It has been the best I have felt in two years.

Dr. Bircher did one of my knee replacements in December 2024. He did a fantastic job! Nobody could believe how easy it was for me in my recovery journey. Even my physical therapist could not believe it and cut my therapy short because of how well I did. In March 2025, he operated on my other knee. Same outcome. I would highly recommend anyone to having Dr. Bircher do their knee surgery. Besides what a great surgeon he is, he is also very kind and caring. He calls you back if you have any questions. I really appreciated all he did for me!

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!

My knee first surgery and recovery went very well with Dr. Michael R. Johnson. I was not nervous about my second surgery with him. I am back doing agility with my dog. I have recommended Dr. Johnson to many people who are nervous about having total knee replacement.

From my first visit to my latest, Dr. Bircher and his Team have been nothing short of outstanding! I am very pleased with the procedure, physical therapy, and overall progress. Now, I am on my third month post-surgery and on track to meeting all my personal goals. I highly recommend Dr. Bircher to anyone looking into having a total knee replacement. Just remember if you want positive results, you need to work hard and always look towards the bigger picture. You won’t always like it, but it is important to remember why you decided to proceed with your procedure. The pain and discomfort (at times) is part of the healing.

I’m sad that Dr. Nemanich is retiring. I guess that means that my right knee can never go bad!

Rarely do I walk without thinking about how grateful I am for my new hip and knee which are pain free! Although my left knee replacement was more painful than the other surgeries I have had in my life, it was well worth it. I have zero pain in my knee or hip, and they feel like my own. I can bend, stretch, and walk several miles without any pain. I am incredibly thankful. Dr. Nemanich is the best!

I recently had knee replacement surgery with Dr. Lewis. He took the time to patiently answer all my questions, and the surgery itself went without a hitch. I am now 10 weeks out from surgery and I’m very pleased with the results. I would highly recommend him to others who need knee replacement surgery.

I cannot state how happy I am with the care I received from Dr. Bircher and his Team. Throughout both my knee and hip surgeries he listened to my concerns with compassion. He is very knowledgeable and provided exceptional care throughout both of my procedure journeys. I will continue to refer anyone I know to Dr. Bircher if they are in need of a doctor!

Dr. Ockuly performed two total knee replacements for me, one in 2021 and the other in 2024. The results of both surgeries are excellent. Prior to surgery, he took the time to explain in detail what I could expect. It is a painful surgery, and he was straightforward about that. By the time I got to surgery, I was comfortable with what would take place. The morning of the surgery, he made sure all my questions were answered. After the first surgery, I had a high level of pain and nausea. Those things were considered for the second surgery, and a different approach was taken which made post-surgery less painful with no nausea.

While part of the success of my surgeries is through my compliance to directions from him and the physical therapy team, I feel a big part of my results is due to his skills. Dr. Ockuly cares about his patients, not just the knees. He is personable, and open to any questions without making you feel the question was dumb. I highly recommend him if you need a total knee replacement. I will not hesitate to see him again if I have other issues.