Patient Testimonials

I had open carpal tunnel release surgery done on both wrists with Dr. Dwivedi, and I couldn’t be more pleased. I am feeling very good and my grip strength is almost back to 100%. I no longer have any symptoms of tingling or numbness, and I can do everything I used to be able to. I am so glad I had this procedure done! I would absolutely recommend Dr. Dwivedi to anyone in need of hand or wrist surgery. He and his staff were extremely competent and took excellent care of me from beginning to end. Everything was very clear and I knew I was in good hands. His clinical assistant was wonderful and worked extremely well alongside Dr. Dwivedi during my procedure. I found their banter very reassuring and entertaining. Huge thanks to Dr. Dwivedi and his team.

I am an 87-year-old woman who visited Dr. Bircher about my very painful knee. I previously had several shots, but they didn’t relieve my pain until Dr. Bircher performed a knee replacement. The recovery was explained thoroughly so I knew what to expect. The healing process is going exactly as planned. Dr. Bircher was very patient and kind. I would recommend him to anybody in need of knee care.

Our daughter Ruby, an active 12-year-old, experienced a concussion with severe symptoms that significantly impacted her daily life. After beginning weekly sessions through the concussion therapy program at Twin Cities Orthopedics, we saw a dramatic improvement in her condition.

Carly Mattson was exceptional throughout the process—she truly listened to Ruby’s symptoms and created personalized exercises tailored specifically to her needs. At each session, Carly would introduce new exercises for Ruby to continue at home during the week, if they didn’t trigger symptoms. When we returned, Carly carefully assessed her progress and guided her to the next level of challenge if Ruby was symptom-free. Step by step, this thoughtful progression helped Ruby safely return to normal.

During one session, Ruby also used a specialized virtual reality tool that involved following lights to ensure her symptoms were not triggered, which added another valuable layer to her evaluation and recovery. Our experience was superb from start to finish, and we highly recommend TCO to anyone struggling with post-concussion symptoms.

I have metastatic breast cancer. Between mild to moderate arthritis and cancer medications, I couldn’t even stand up straight. I used to walk and ride my bike almost every day as it played a huge factor in my mental health. I had not been going on walks for almost two weeks because of my condition but Dr. Vanden Berge helped me by prescribing a steroid shot. This morning, I woke up a new woman! I have so much gratitude for the care I received. Thank you so much to Dr. Vanden Berge and his team!

I had trigger finger release surgery with Dr. Dwivedi and I am very pleased with my results. My recovery is going very well. I really liked Dr. Dwivedi and would definitely recommend him!

Shashank S. Dwivedi, MD is an amazing physician along with his team. I was treated with respect, and all details were explained thoroughly. I would highly recommend him to friends and family. If I ever have hand surgery again, I will go back to Dr. Dwivedi without hesitation. I cannot say enough amazing things about the care and treatment I received.

It has now been two years since my surgery. I have been very pleased with my care with Dr. Carlson. He has been great through all my follow up appointments. I highly recommend Twin Cities Orthopedics and Dr. Carlson.

On November 19, 2025, Dr. Lewis preformed a total knee replacement on my left knee. During the first night after surgery, I knew I had made the right choice, not only deciding to have the surgery, but also in having Dr. Lewis preform it. By the sixth week, I was feeling great and scheduled my right knee replacement for March 9, 2026. I could not be happier with the outcome. Thanks to Dr. Lewis’s skill, knowledge, and experience I am feeling better than I have in 20+ years. Thank you to Dr. Lewis and his team for giving me my mobility back.

I am thrilled with the outcome of my total knee replacement. I went in for my three-month checkup today and my knee replacement is perfect! Dr. Carlson did such a phenomenal job. Honestly, I forget that I have had a knee replacement because it feels so real. I can do everything that I did before the surgery. My job is cleaning houses, and I went back to work eight weeks after my surgery. In order to have a successful outcome, I had to be consistent and faithful in doing my exercises. I also went on short walks to keep this knee moving. In time, I will need to have my other knee done, and I will be having Dr. Carlson do that one too.

After a knuckle injury in October 2024, I underwent two failed surgeries with a different medical provider to repair my right index finger knuckle. I ended up having a life?threatening infection and had to have a third surgery to remove the hardware. I was mentally and physically drained and in constant pain.

In August 2025, I was referred to Dr. Koch at Twin Cities Orthopedics by numerous people. At that point, the pain had become unbearable, yet the thought of another surgery felt almost impossible for me mentally and emotionally. Dr. Koch was amazing! Although she delivered devastating news, that the knuckle was irreparable and would need to be removed, she did so with compassion and honesty. I was devastated, to say the least.

After much thought, I chose to move forward and had the surgery to remove the knuckle in September 2025. I still have one remaining surgery to remove the plate and screws. Despite everything, I cannot say enough good things about Dr. Koch. Her care, professionalism, and empathy made an overwhelming situation manageable. I am so truly grateful to her, her assistant Christine, and the wonderful team at TCO. Twin Cities Orthopedics is a physician?owned organization with numerous clinics, and they are truly night and day compared to corporate?owned facilities.