Patient Testimonials

Dr. Omar did a fantastic job on my spine. This surgery, and my hip replacement surgery with Dr. Samuel Carlson, put an end to my severe pain and allowed me to walk again after 6 months in a wheelchair. I most highly recommend TCO. Thanks a million. Kudos!

Dr. Norberg provided me with outstanding care and counsel for a badly fractured elbow. Although surgery was an option, it probably wasn’t the best option for me. I appreciated his careful consideration of a non-surgical path – and that’s the route we took, with good results. He supported me through physical therapy and rehab, not losing interest because it wasn’t a surgery. He also made it clear that I should return if new problems develop. I truly appreciate his warm communication style and highly recommend the patient experience with Dr. Norberg!

WOW is what comes to mind when I think about the before and after my total hip replacement surgery performed by Dr. Owen O’Neill at TCO. At age 58, I didn’t think that I was “old” enough to have a joint replacement, but my active lifestyle became more and more limited. Once the “bone on bone” feeling started in my left hip, I knew it was time. The pain was prohibitive, and I could no longer enjoy my favorite activities, even walking! I have to say, the minimally invasive surgery went perfectly under Dr. O’Neill’s expert care. Within 9 days post-surgery, I was walking around the house without assistance. I feel as though I have my life back!

I had my first knee replaced in March of 2023. I had my second knee replaced in March of 2024. I am six weeks out from the second surgery and have resumed my activities of daily living in a more relaxed fashion than I have for a long time. I am starting to ride my bike, take walks and swing a golf club. The surgery and post-surgical physical therapy were all done in a professional manner and exceeded my expectations. Mitch and Brandon at TCO physical therapy did a great job helping with my rehab. I am climbing stairs and navigating uneven ground better than I have in years. It was a good decision to use Dr Saterbak and her team.

Dr. Wetter and his team were awesome with the replacement of both of my knees. I had a great experience with their care and attention. I would highly recommend them to help anyone who has knee pain.

Dr. Gulli is an amazing surgeon. I like him because he listens and really cares about his patients. Before, during, and after surgery, he makes sure you’re taken care of. I highly recommend him to anyone needing any of the surgeries that he performs.

My left hip required replacement, so I selected Dr. Bircher at TCO, which turned out to be the best decision to treat both of my hip pain issues. He is caring, knowledgeable, expresses confidence in the treatment options, and always had time to answer my questions. He replaced my left hip with no follow-up issues after the recovery. I was able to resume normal activities as much as my right hip would allow. The right hip ended up needing hip revision surgery after extensive tests determined the original hip replacement performed by a different physician was loose and causing pain when I walked. Again, Dr. Bircher and his care team did an excellent job preparing me for what lay ahead as this one was more complicated than my left hip replacement. I am now 6 months post hip revision surgery, and I could not be more pleased with the outcome. I highly recommend Dr. James Bircher, his care team including his assistant Kari Gabrielse if you are seeking relief from hip pain.

I began seeing Kylie as part of the 90 day program that was introduced to our department through PROVICTA. Kylie had given presentations to our department regarding who she is, what she does as a dietician, and shared an overview of educational nutritional guidance. I could feel her positive energy and she totally owned the room; which I loved! She was unapologetically herself and shared her knowledge with us in a way that was different from any dietician I have ever worked with in the Marine Corps AND in the civilian sector. Her passion for what she does is undeniable and I was so excited to meet with her individually for our first session.

Kylie made me feel seen and heard, and because of that I felt comfortable opening up about my health challenges with lack of appetite/nausea, migraines, weakness/fatigue, addiction, and anxiety/depression. I wanted her to have the whole picture, not just a snapshot, so that she had all the information she needed in order to come up with a plan. That’s exactly what she did! One of my main concerns at the start was if I had damaged my body beyond repair due to my lifelong battle with addiction. She didn’t flinch at any of the personal things I shared with her, and she gently calmed my worries. She explained to me how addiction can disrupt the way the gut and the mind transmit information to one another and that became one of the first things we tackled; to get my mind and body working together again. I didn’t even realize how dysregulated and detached I was from my body until I started utilizing the tools to heal. The course of action she came up with helped me do just that: heal.

I truly felt like Kylie took my challenges and tailored her nutritional plan specifically to me. For example, she helped me come up with three non-negotiables, which were three things to hold myself accountable to on the days that felt impossible to take care of myself. She encouraged me to push through on the hard days, and that those were the days that would push me towards growth and healing. But she also taught me to be gentle with myself when I did fall short. Her confidence gave me the confidence I needed that I lacked within myself. Kylie consistently found different ways to tackle challenges as they surfaced and effectively communicated thoughts/ideas with Sara so that we were all on the same page working together. It made me feel like I had a whole team supporting me through this journey!

Not only did Kylie help me with my nutritional goals, but she helped me emotionally/mentally as well. She provided a safe presence and a safe environment free of any shame. This allowed me to take the uniform off and be human. Healing is hard, but Kylie made me feel like the hard/impossible is possible. Her kind, loving, and bubbly soul had me leaving sessions feeling replenished and uplifted. I started this program feeling depleted and defeated but finished the program feeling confident, courageous, and strong (a whole THREE pounds stronger!) For the first time in a very long time, I feel alive and actually want to be alive. I couldn’t have crushed my demons without her! I owe the world to my awesome team! 😉

I couldn’t be more pleased with the fine care and surgery by Dr. Carlson. In only 17 days post-surgery. I am only using my cane sparingly and am totally pain free. He is a miracle worker. I highly recommend him and the team at TCO. Thank you, Dr. Carlson!

I was hesitant about having surgery, but Dr. Banks said it would be the best decision for pain reduction, so I opted into the procedure and now I have little to no pain. Without Dr. Banks’ kind, patient guidance I know I would still be suffering.