Patient Testimonials

I broke my ankle playing soccer and came to Twin Cities Orthopedics. Dr. Mittelsteadt and the whole team were always kind, patient, and respectful. My surgery went smoothly. They guided me through physical therapy and my post-op appointments. Even when it came time to remove the hardware, I felt comfortable and supported. I never felt rushed or judged. I am very grateful for how they handled my whole recovery journey.

I don’t think there’s anything too complicated for Dr. Marcus Mittelsteadt to handle in the realm of ankle replacements. He is certainly a guy you can trust with your care. I am three months into recovery, and I can climb ladders to hang Christmas lights!

Dr. Michael R Johnson is a 10 plus in all ways. From my first appointment until now, eight weeks after my surgery, it has gone like clockwork. He is very upfront with what to expect, thorough in explaining the procedure, and crystal clear on what to expect during recovery. If I need my other knee done or either hip, he will definitely be the surgeon that I go to.

After over a decade of arthritis on the inside of my knee, the pain was becoming unbearable. Dr. Bircher and his team performed a partial knee replacement, and I was back in my feet and on the road to recovery in no time. I just past three months post-op and the pain I had endured for years is completely gone. I am still feeling better every day. I am grateful I chose Dr. Bircher for my procedure.

Dr. Seybold and his team are great to work with. From the first evaluation of my ankle to the actual surgery and recovery, everything was done in a way that made me feel very comfortable with the process. I would recommend Twin Cities Orthopedics, Dr. Seybold, and his team to anybody that needs orthopedic care.

I dislocated my hip a few years ago by falling off a ladder. I had my hip replaced by Dr. Joseph Nessler in June 2025, and the entire experience exceeded every expectation I had going into surgery. From the initial consultation to the follow-up appointments, Dr. Nessler and his team were professional, reassuring, and incredibly skilled.

Dr. Nessler used a robotic-assisted approach for my total hip replacement, and the precision of his work shows. My recovery was smooth, and I was back to my pre-injury performance level in just five months. I am moving better than I have in years, and I was able to get back to running, lifting, and biking without wincing in pain.

I am truly grateful for the exceptional care I received. If you’re considering a hip replacement surgery, I couldn’t recommend Dr. Nessler and Twin Cities Orthopedics more highly. I will be able to ski the Birkie in February with zero issues.

I had a full knee replacement in August. After two previous scopes, I was out of cartilage and experiencing a lot of pain. I met with Dr. Schmiesing to discuss my situation. It was an obvious next choice to have the surgery. Dr. Schmiesing gave me the option to have him do the surgery or opt for a robotic placement of the knee for 100% accuracy. I chose to go with him doing most of the surgery with robotic assistance. It turned out great! It has been a slow and painful recovery, but I was dedicated to working with the physical therapy staff to hit my range of motion goal. I hit the goal and continue to make sure I am continuing my strengthening and stretching. It has been producing encouraging results. I am not sure yet if I will return to playing pickleball, but I am back to kickboxing, weightlifting, and cardio daily. Thank you to Dr. Schmiesing and his team for being the best in the business!

For three years after my right hip replacement, I had weakness and pain that prevented me from being able to lift my leg. After meeting with Dr. Bircher and determining I needed a hip revision, he was able to fix my issue. Now, I can move my leg so much better than I could before! I am so grateful to Dr. Bircher and his team!

The right total knee replacement that Dr. Lewis performed was phenomenal. The results I achieved after six weeks are amazing. The physical therapy post-op has been very crucial to my own personal success. However, I also went through pre-op physical therapy which also helped my recovery a ton.

After a scary car accident, I broke my wrist and finger. I was referred to Twin Cities Orthopedics and Dr. Moeller. Everyone on her team and in the physical therapy department — Eryn, Sarah, Bridget, and Morgan (and more!) — have been wonderful, upbeat, fun, and kind. Everyone has been so understanding, patient, and informative to make sure I felt well taken care of. A positive and personable medical team makes all the difference, and they obviously know that. I would highly recommend their 11/10 service!