Patient Testimonials

I had back fusion surgery in 2019. Dr DuBois did a great job. It has been years now and I continue to feel great.

In January 2022 I fell walking the dog and knew within hours that something wasn’t right. Every day the pain got worse and soon became intolerable nerve pain. From the very first day I met Dr. Brenner I knew I was in the very best of hands. He made me feel heard and showed compassion for what I was going through. He not only answered all the questions, but addressed some I didn’t know to ask. He thoroughly laid out all of my options and made suggestions of things to try to get relief before going right to the surgical option. After we tried them all, we made the informed decision to go with surgery. I was comfortable in that decision but just as important, he made my family comfortable as well.

The surgery was an amazing success for which I am so grateful and to be honest, with his knowledge and expertise it was what I hoped for and expected. The real story is what happened afterwards. I have never experienced the level of care and I received form Dr. Brenner and his team. He and his care coordinator, Katlyn, called me to check in often, in between follow up visits. I remember thinking ‘Who does that, how sweet is that?!’ Family yes, but your surgeon? It really made me feel like I was more than just a patient on a schedule, and that he truly cared about my health. I just had my one year final follow up and everything is fantastic, even better than expected. I will be forever grateful for the care I received by this team at TCO. I have my life back thanks to Dr. Brenner, Katlyn and the PT team!

I’ve had multiple spine/back surgeries, the most recent was 4 months ago. I chose Dr. Banks for my recent surgery and I’m very happy I did. He spent time understanding my issue and tried several non-invasive attempts at reducing my pain. Eventually we decided surgery was the best option. Three months after the procedure I was doing things I haven’t been able to do without pain for a long time. I’m feeling so much better. Dr. Banks is an excellent spine surgeon and I would chose him again without hesitation.

I had neck pain and numbness, with pain down my arm and into my hand. Dr. Brenner walked me through options, explained everything and took time to educate along the way. He called me multiple times and went to every length necessary to be sure I had all the information I needed. This experience was absolutely the best I have ever had. I’m so glad I met him! Surgery was completed to replace the disk and he took all the time necessary to deal with getting it right. Recovery is going well, my arm pain is gone, and I could not be happier. What a fantastic individual.

In June of 2019 Dr. Davis performed surgery to correct a herniated disc that I had been dealing with for three years. When I first started seeing Dr. Davis, the thought of having surgery terrified me. The entire team at TCO delivered exceptional care and made sure that I was comfortable with my treatment plan every step of the way. Since having surgery, I no longer have back pain. Dr. Davis gave me my life back and I would absolutely recommend him and his team to anyone dealing with back issues.

My spinal surgery with Dr. Omar has been a very positive experience. He explains the process well, is conscientious and caring. I am glad he was referred to me.

I had the worst pain in my back, which affected the nerves all the way down my legs. After chiropractic care, physical therapy, and a cortisone shot, I had surgery with Dr. Duncan. I feel amazing and am so happy I took this route of care to better my future.

Dr. Harris performed L4-5 spinal fusion in December 2022. I want to thank him for a great post-op experience. I am very thankful for the pain relief he has provided me. I have been very cautious but the progress has been above my expectations. Thank you for finally giving me hope of an active life again. I want people to know how much your surgical skills are appreciated by your patients.

I want to thank Dr. Harris for being willing to schedule me for surgery on his day off, when he and his family were trying to leave for Florida. I was a brand new patient he had never met. I am astounded at his kindness and generosity. Immediate surgery was the best Christmas present I have ever received. Also, many thanks to his family who allowed him to do my surgery that day. I was in pain and not sleeping well since my injury in November 2022. Initially, I was told the surgery could take a few weeks to be scheduled. I was going to be patient and wait for my surgery, but I didn’t understand that my broken disc could move and cause the possible loss of bladder and bowel function. I am an active person and definitely would have done something to make that worse. My family and I are so grateful for Dr. Harris. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

My “back” story started in February 2022. My pain started in my right hip and radiated down my right leg. As the weeks went by, the pain in my right hip and leg continued to increase. The pain increased to the point that it became very difficult to get out bed, stand from a sitting position, or walk any distance longer than a block. I attempted other treatment options, including Chiropractic treatments, to try and relieve the pain with no success. I turned to Twin Cities Orthopedics for help. I was diagnosed with instability at L 4-5, which shocked me since I had no back pain. I had a spinal injection, oral steroids, and physical therapy. These produced mild improvement but the pain returned. I met with Dr. Hoel and immediately felt confident in him. He had extensively reviewed my case and images and explained to me point by point what was going on with my back. We discussed my options and his recommendations. I felt it was a real patient-doctor relationship keeping my best interest in mind. I’m very pleased with the outcome of my surgery and with the care I received from Dr. Hoel and his staff. I would highly recommend him. He will take very good care of you!