Patient Testimonials

Highly recommend Dr. Leafblad and the TCO staff. I had my shoulder replaced in February 2025 and now I am done with physical therapy. They are great with all they do. I couldn’t be more satisfied.

I suffer from Spondylolisthesis. I tried everything for two years: physical therapy, chiropractic care, strength training, Pilates, and steroid injections. I pretty much took two ibuprofen multiple times a day for two years until the pain got to be too much. Dr. Deal and Nathan walked me through my options and gave me all the time I needed to ask my questions. Six months ago, I had a L4-L5 spinal fusion. Even though there was stiffness following my surgery, the pain was gone immediately. I was up walking around slowly on day 1.

Within two weeks I was outside taking walks. Every day brought new joy, like getting out of bed and being able to stand straight while walking. Now, I do not need to rely on pain medication every day. I can bend and walk without pain in my back, glutes, or down my legs. I only wish I would have done this sooner. Dr. Deal has been kind and patient. Whenever I had questions, he explained things in a way that was easy to understand.

Dr. Frattalone and Heather are patient and kind. They made me feel comfortable and really listened to my problems. When I called, I quickly got a response back. They are wonderful to work with.

Dr. Bircher performed a robotic total knee replacement on March 3, 2025. I would characterize Dr. Bircher as a consummate professional and skilled surgeon. The EXCEL program is fantastic and made the experience less daunting. From the initial meeting with Dr. Bircher to the final follow up appointment, Dr. Bircher was honest, articulated realistic expectations, and treated me with compassion. I would highly recommend TCO, the EXCEL program, and Dr. Bircher. The total knee replacement has allowed me to regain my ability to function without pain in my day-to-day life.

Dr. Nishant Dwivedi did such a great job explaining my situation for severe carpal tunnel, which I had thought was from my previous knee surgery. I am really pleased with him and my hand therapist. I followed his recommendations, and I now have equal strength in both hands. He is a very good listener. Overall, it was a really good experience.

I had a very good experience overall. After having surgery for trigger finger, my symptoms have completely gone away. Dr. Nishant Dwivedi is a great listener. I would highly recommend him!

In 2020, I had an artificial C6/7 cervical disc replacement surgery done by Dr. DuBois. My younger brother had the same procedure done by Dr. DuBois a couple of years before that. Because of the successful surgery and the great experience my brother had, I trusted him completely. Other doctors and rehab therapists had told me I’d have to have a fusion, but I am so glad I listened to my brother instead and had the disc replacement done. With the pain I’d had in my neck and arm for the previous two years, I could no longer do the activities I liked to do such as running and cross-country skiing even with physical therapy. The last few months before surgery, my disc herniated, and I was in excruciating pain which is what caused me to go to Dr. DuBois.

Dr. DuBois’ surgery took all that pain away and the recovery was a breeze. No neck braces and minimal rehab needed! After 6 months, I was running again and was even able to run a half marathon only a year later. This was my goal after just turning 50! Dr. DuBois did an excellent job on my neck surgery, and I will not hesitate to go back if I ever have cervical problems again. He listens, cares, and is very competent and thorough with his work. I would also highly recommend the disc replacement surgery if it’s an option over a fusion. I had a much easier recovery and more mobility in my neck compared to my friends who have had fusions.

I cannot say enough great things about Dr. Ockuly, Anne Merrill, and the entire orthopedic team. From my first visit through my post-surgery follow up, they provided exceptional care, professionalism, and compassion. Dr. Ockuly took the time to explain everything clearly and answered all my questions. Thanks to their expert guidance and support every step of the way, I am back to full strength and mobility. I am extremely grateful! It is rare to find a medical team that combines excellence with such genuine kindness. Many thanks to this amazing team.

Dr. Arntson and his team have done an incredible job working with me through the entire process. I needed to work on bringing down my BMI for a safer surgery. With his recommendation, I used the cortisone injections to bring some relief while working on my health. Dr. Arntson was patient, encouraging, and he was supportive as I worked at getting things in line for surgery. After an adrenal drop, we stopped the cortisone injections and then scheduled surgery because I had no other option to get out of pain. The knee had nothing left as the bone-on-bone grinding had increased the pain.

Dr. Arntson and his Team are super encouraging. Their teamwork is amazing, and they truly collaborate with each other very well. I would, and have, highly recommended Dr. Arntson and his Team to those needing orthopedic surgery. I give that recommendation without wavering, and I honestly believe he is an incredible surgeon. You can’t go wrong making Dr. Zachary Arntson your choice as surgeon. He is the best!

Three months after my full knee replacement, Dr. Ockuly cleared me for full participation of my physical activities. He even encouraged me to get after it! While the first two weeks after my surgery required a lot of attention (as he mentioned prior), he assured me that things would get better with physical therapy and by following the prescribed exercise routines. I am an avid golfer and didn’t anticipate playing until late June/mid-July. As of today (mid-May), I was told I can resume playing!

I would highly recommend Dr. Ockuly and his Team. I have mentioned him to several people already. I am very satisfied with the surgery, the results, and the Care Plan they initiated for me. They answered all my questions, addressed my concerns, and told me I could “get back to normal life” much sooner than I had anticipated.