Patient Testimonials

I have been struggling with hip pain for over a decade. I saw a provider who told me I was too young for a hip replacement and recommended physical therapy instead. That didn’t work, and actually made the pain worse since I had dysplasia and a bone spur that was contributing to the pain. Six years later (at age 44) I was limping around my friend’s cabin and we started talking about what I could do to fix the problem. It turns out another friend’s husband recently had his hip replaced and was very happy with the results. His surgeon was Dr. Owen O’Neill, so I asked my primary for a referral. As soon as Dr. O’Neill saw my X-ray, he said “I can fix that”. I was so relieved to hear him say that a hip replacement did not have to wait until I was 50 as I was so tired of being in massive pain almost every day. Three months later I had the surgery done and I have not had any pain since. It was truly a life changing event. I can walk now without pain, and have started working out again. I can actually do squats lower than I have been able to in many years! I’m looking forward to a summer running around outside with my kids too. The healing has been fantastic. I couldn’t be happier!

I had my second hip replacement with Dr. Anseth and team, and I am feeling better than I have in years. I couldn’t have asked for a better outcome either time. I was impressed with each team member I worked with. There is no doubt in my mind that Dr. Anseth is the best!

Here is a photo of me celebrating my one-year hip replacement by hiking at South Mountain in Phoenix, AZ. The hiking garb is the TCO outfit I received when I had my surgery.

My experience with Dr. Michael Nemanich and the EXCEL Program team was great! In January 2023, my Family Physician gave me the news that I needed a hip replacement. This news left me with despair and concern. I asked for a list of surgeons and did my research. My wife and I met with Dr. Nemanich and we scheduled surgery for late March. I was impressed with Dr. Nemanich’ s background and I was also looking for surgery and recovery out of the hospital. TCO’s EXCEL Program offered us what we were looking for. Surgery was held at the Crosstown Surgery Center and I spent the night at the EXCEL Care Facility nearby. Our experience has been extremely good, my outcome is terrific and I very strongly recommend Dr. Nemanich and the EXCEL Program.

I just had my second hip replacement surgery with Dr. O’Neill. I am 9 weeks out from the date of surgery and could not be happier with the results. My favorite pass time is golf. I just walked 18 holes and feel great. The big difference from my first replacement was the timing of the procedure. I was more proactive with the second surgery. I didn’t wait for the pain to become as bad as it was with my first hip replacement. Once again, consulting with Dr. O’Neill we decided to go ahead and correct my hip issue. Just like last time, the whole team experience at TCO was absolutely awesome. I would totally recommend this procedure for anyone experiencing hip issues. Many thanks to Dr. O’Neill and his entire team at TCO!

Dr. Simonet did my left hip replacement in 2015. They are still the best results I could have ever hoped for! Now I’m wondering about my right hip, hoping he will be available!

After a frustrating 18 months of physical therapy at a different provider and then going to a chiropractor, I went to Dr. Bjerke at TCO. He concluded that I had a torn labrum, which was confirmed by a scan. He explained everything about the surgery and answered all my questions. He was thorough and patient throughout my recovery process in physical therapy. I highly recommend Dr. Bjerke and the team of physical therapists and caregivers at TCO!

I had was thrilled that my anterior hip replacement went so well! I had a posterior hip replacement in 2020 and needed to have the other hip done in 2023. I opted to have an anterior procedure this time and was extremely happy with the results. I had very little pain, which Tylenol handled well. Everyone was surprised how well I was moving around shortly after the surgery. Recovery has been much easier than with the posterior approach. Dr. Owen O’Neill is amazing. He explains everything ahead of time and what to expect. His team of nurses and staff are the very best and the EXCEL Program was definitely the way to go!

When I came to TCO Maple Grove with a painful hip condition, I had “muddled through” years of pain. I couldn’t walk normal distances or stairs without holding on to someone or something to steady myself. Activities like dressing, driving, getting in and out of a seat were challenging. I passed on social gatherings that involved walking. When I saw Dr. Bircher and his staff, he asked me specific questions about my symptoms, my lifestyle, and my goals for an improved lifestyle. Then he and his staff gave me their diagnosis and goals to aim for. I also had other health issues related to exercise, blood pressure, and breathing. He worked with my other doctors to coordinate the timing, treatments, and specific surgical requirements to assure my safety and a positive outcome. It worked! I am enjoying activities again and I am improving at a pace that’s comfortable for me, based on my goals and abilities. Don’t wait. See Dr. Bircher ASAP if you are in pain. Life can be fun!

Dr. Wetter made the whole process easy. Any questions I had were always explained. I would highly recommend. The EXCEL Program at TCO was great!

I could not have asked for a better experience. Dr. Ridley and all of the staff are always so kind and compassionate. Dr. Ridley performed an arthroscopic hip surgery for treatment of hip impingement and labral tear. Dr. Ridley personally called me before surgery to see if I had any questions and he also called me after surgery to see how I was doing. I would recommend him to all my friends and family. I am now 6 weeks post-op and my hip is feeling better than ever! Dr. Ridley is a kind and compassionate physician and I will continue to see him for my future orthopedic needs!