Patient Testimonials

Dr. Engasser did an extraordinary job on my ankle. I can now walk with no pain, enjoy my golf, and live my life to my fullest. I highly recommend him.

I have been very pleased with the medical care that I received from Dr. William Engasser and his PA-C, Tiffany Fletschock. The results of the surgery were beautiful. My recovery went well and I am grateful to be regaining my mobility. Dr. Engasser really does treat the whole person. He takes the time to explain technical things in a way that is easy to understand. It is obvious that Dr. Engasser is well prepared for his role as a surgeon, as it’s evident by the knowledge he possesses. I also felt respected by the fact that he took the time to kindly answer all my questions.

Dr. Engasser guided me as I considered options regarding both of my feet. There are different options out there and he allowed me to consider those options to make the right decision for me. All of this leads me to say that I would confidently recommend Dr. Engasser as a surgeon. Your feet are important, they are your transportation, and I am grateful to have been in such good hands. Tiffany also treated me with the utmost respect and consideration. She was professional and very kind to me in those tender days post-operatively. She and Dr. Engasser make a great team. They are both very positive and enthusiastic, and it shows in how they care for their patients.

Dr. Erik Wetter performed emergency surgery for me in early August 2022. Surgery included; open treatment left femoral neck fracture with prosthetic replacement, a left anterior THA, closed treatment of left sacrum and pubic rami fractures without manipulation, and an ORIF left humerus proximal shaft.

On September 7th I had the first post-surgical appointment. Dr. Wetter was very encouraging in directing me in stretching my left humerus and shoulder to prevent a frozen shoulder. These exercises continued with OT and PT inpatient and outpatient care. The second follow up appointment with Dr. Wetter was in October. It showed additional healing, 75% with the humerus, and 80% with the pelvic area. I have been discharged from Dr. Wetter’s care after excellent, inspirational and encouraging care of my injuries and Surgeries. I truly appreciate Dr. Erik Wetter’s skillful care!

Dr. Eggers has provided wonderful care. He is compassionate, caring, easy to talk with and informative on treatment options and next steps.

This was my second time having Dr. McGarvey repair a bunion/hammer toe. Happily, I am out of feet to fix! Both surgeries went very well and the recovery was exactly as Dr. McGarvey predicted. The pin was removed at 4 weeks, and by 6-8 weeks I was able to walk and ride my bike normally.

Dr. McGarvey and his entire staff of Rhodora and Laura are nothing short of amazing! The care was fantastic, the follow up was exactly what I needed. Rhodora patiently answered each of my many questions without ever making me feel like a bother. I would HIGHLY recommend Dr. McGarvey for any foot surgery needs. He and his staff are experts at what they do. They are kind and efficient too, making the entire experience a positive one.

I had 3 years of extreme discomfort, loss of strength, and pain in my left shoulder and arm areas. Finally at the age of 63, I went to TCO through a referral from my primary doctor. Prior to that, I saw two other specialists who recommended physical therapy, which helped reduce the pain until another injury brought it all back.

After reviewing my MRI, Dr. Hoel immediately came to the conclusion that a fusion of my C4-C6 vertebrae was needed to relieve the nerve pain and loss of strength that had been occurring. Dr. Hoel explained the process to me and set precise expectations, which were 100% accurate after my surgery. After 2 weeks, my nerve pain was completely gone. Now 6 weeks after surgery, my strength has returned to 75% and I can do anything I want to including golfing, running and weightlifting. This was the best medical experience I’ve ever been through. It’s truly unbelievable.

The medical community is very blessed to have Dr. Knowlan & Peter Larson, PA-C  serving this area with their expertise and professional care. Dr. Knowlan has done all of my orthopedic care. To attest to his knowledge and care, I’m able to play golf again! My age is 90 years old. I am very grateful.

I am not sure words are enough to thank Dr. Christie Heikes and team for their care for daughter over the last several years. As a competitive gymnast, it feels like injuries come with the territory. It’s never easy and always emotional. Multiple sprains and two surgeries later, they are our trusted team for ensuring Maliyah continues to reach her goals despite the injuries and setbacks. They truly care about her and her success. The care we receive and the concern for not only Maliyah’s physical well-being, but also her emotional well-being, is second to none. There is no other team we trust to care for our daughter.

Dr. Arntson did a left hip replacement for me. It went perfectly. There was a  little pressure but no pain. Recovery went well and I am back to playing racquetball at age 65. The whole experience at TCO was great. Thanks to you all!

I was dealing with a hip injury for two years and it got to the point where it became debilitating. I came across Dr. Ridley at TCO and I’m sure glad I did. He found a labral tear and Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) and determined that surgery was an option because I tried everything else (hip injections and therapy). He did the surgery and repaired my labrum and shaved down some bone. Recovery went better than I could’ve ever imagined! Dr. Ridley was the best surgeon I could’ve had. His bedside manner was great, he was so passionate in what he does, and explained everything about pre-surgery with such detail. He did such an incredible job! I feel like I have a brand new hip and I was back on my feet after a month (with physical therapy). THANK YOU DR. RIDLEY FOR GIVING ME MY LIFE BACK!!!!