Patient Testimonials

I recently had both my hips replaced by Dr. Bircher. He was wonderful! From the first visit through recovery, his team gave me confidence through all the phases of this journey. I never thought I would have this procedure done but I am very happy with the results. I no longer have shooting pain down my legs, and I am able to go back to teaching workout classes. Thank you to Dr. Bircher and his team!

In April 2026, I went to TCO Edina Urgent Care for my right hip pain. I saw Dr. Eric Bobel, who specializes in sports medicine. I had an X-ray taken, but it had shown very little. He ordered an MRI which indicated bone on bone deterioration. I was able to have my hip replacement scheduled six weeks later with Dr. Carlson. I cannot say enough about the care I received! Dr. Carlson, Dr. Bobel, the nurses at the EXCEL Care Suites, the follow-up care with Jacob Szalat, PA-C, has been phenomenal through and through.

Dr. Eggers is the sweetest and nicest physician I have seen. He sat down and truly listens to every word I had to say. He is very knowledgeable and explained things to me so I understood. He was prepared and reviewed my medical history beforehand so he could ask me if there has been any change in my condition. Thank you to Dr. Eggers for being so attentive toward me and my medical care.

I was referred to Lucas Glynn by my clinic, Herself Health. I would give him 5 out of 5 stars for his treatment, care, and professionalism toward me during my visit. I would highly recommend him to friends and family. Because of my pain, he was considerate of my wait time for him, as well as my inability to move without a cane. He made sure that I didn’t experience any more movement than necessary to minimize any pain.

I had a second successful anterior hip replacement with Dr. O’Neill. I had them done two years apart. The procedure is minimally invasive and a game changer in joint replacement. While it required following post-op medical protocols, the payoff was evident in my quick recovery, and I was able to return to doing all my favorite activities.

Below are multiple reasons why I would highly recommend Dr. O’Neill and his team at TCO:

• Dr. O’Neill is an expert and perfectionist in doing anterior hip replacements. He is supported by a seasoned team of staff that make the process easy and stress-free. Dr. O’Neill is more than an excellent surgeon. He is a great person, and he will make sure you receive the best care.
• TCO’s EXCEL program is amazing! The procedure is done at one of TCO’s surgery centers, which is an excellent experience. The program includes an overnight recovery at its nearby care suites, and they have an awesome staff! The EXCEL program also bundles the procedure’s components and costs for easier insurance processing.
• Renting a NICE machine for a few weeks to cold wrap your hip area and manage swelling is very helpful during post-op recovery. Following the prescribed walking and exercise schedule is also a must in getting the best results. I could truly notice the progress I was making everyday!

After visiting multiple providers outside of Twin Cities Orthopedics, it was only Dr. Schmiesing that was able to put me back together again. I highly recommend working with Dr. Schmiesing! He took the time to answer my questions in depth which taught me a lot about my situation. I learned about the structure of the tendons and musculature in and around the area that I injured. I knew that I was in great hands before and after surgery. Now it is six months later, and I am back to playing sports. I am moving how I was able to in the past, and I am on track to have my full strength back within the next six months.

It has been six months since Dr. Kruse replaced my left hip and I couldn’t be happier. I am now back to a normal lifestyle again. It is remarkable how other pains and discomfort have gotten better as well. I waited too long and took bad advice from other sources. I should have gotten the replacement done ten years ago. Thank you to Dr. Kruse and TCO staff for their excellent care!

The professionals at Twin Cities Orthopedics did a superb job replacing of my arthritic left hip. Dr. Samuel Carlson performed the surgery, with Jacob Szalat, PA-C assisting. Both were exemplary in their professional roles. They made sure I was fully informed and comfortable throughout each step of the outpatient procedure.

In August 2025, I had my left hip replaced. In April 2026, I had my right hip replaced. In July 2026, I returned to the dance floor. As a professional dancer, persistent pain had a significant impact on my day-to-day life. Thanks to two hip replacement surgeries performed by Dr. Owen O’Neill at the Orthopedic Institute, a partnership between Twin Cities Orthopedics and Ridgeview Hospitals & Clinics, I’m moving with confidence and doing what I love again: dancing. I’m grateful for the care and support I received throughout my journey, and I’m excited to be back on the dance floor.

While Carly Mattson was my main physical therapist, I had to opportunity to also work with Tyler Douglass and Athletic Trainer, Robert Zelesnikar. Everyone on my care team was incredibly supportive, encouraging, and invested in my recovery. They took the time to listen to how I was feeling, answered every question I had, and made sure I felt confident in every step of the process. During a difficult and frustrating time, they gave me reassurance that I would get back to doing what I love.

My recovery plan was personalized to my symptoms and my goal of returning to lacrosse safely. Since this was my second concussion, my therapists adjusted my exercises as I improved and made sure they weren’t pushing my progress too quickly. They challenged me with vision, balance, and sport-specific exercises while always keeping my long-term health the priority.