Patient Testimonials

I want to express my sincere gratitude for the incredible care I received from the entire TCO team during my ACL surgery, rehabilitation, and recovery. The road back was challenging, but because of the expertise, dedication, and support from Dr. Flikkema, his team, the TCO staff, and my physical therapy team, I was able to rebuild my strength, regain confidence, and return to the sport I love. Since my surgery, I have worked extremely hard not only to recover physically, but also to improve my overall health and fitness. Through commitment, training, and dedication, I have lost nearly 60 pounds and continued pushing myself toward my goals.

I have competed in several taekwondo tournaments and continued to challenge myself. Most recently, I competed at USA Taekwondo Nationals and was honored to earn 2nd place. The championship match was a very close and competitive fight and being able to compete at that level after ACL surgery is something I am extremely proud of. It reflected the hard work, determination, and support that TCO provided to help me along this journey.

I plan to continue competing in taekwondo, setting new goals, and continuing to challenge myself both as an athlete and in my overall health and fitness. The TCO team has helped me get back to doing something that is an important part of my life. Beyond the physical recovery, TCO helped me believe that returning to competition was possible. Thank you for your skill, encouragement, and commitment throughout my journey. I am truly grateful for the role TCO played in helping me get back on the mat, improve my health, and continue chasing my goals.

I had my knee replaced in February by Dr. Bircher. I am feeling great! I am four months into recovery and just got back from an 11-day trip with my family. Knowing I had this trip planned, I diligently followed my physical therapy exercises and did as much rehabilitation as possible to prepare. We walked an average of five miles a day, often on uneven paths with many steps, and my knee felt great. After taking two trips in the last few years while dealing with so much pain, this felt amazing! Dr. Bircher, his staff, the nurses, and the physical therapists who helped me were fantastic, and I can’t thank them enough.

I cannot say enough positive things about Dr. Owen O’Neill and his team: Kaylyn, Lauren, Ann, and Hayden. My total knee replacement surgery and recovery went very well. After eight weeks, I was back to doing everything I wanted to do. I can golf, bike, and walk my dog again. I was told by the team that the exercises and physical therapy were important, so I was diligent in doing them. I am extremely pleased and happy that I had the surgery.

Thank you to Dr. Kirksson for years of continuous, stupendous care! He truly listens, discusses, and cares about the health of my spine and my wellbeing overall! His dedication to his skill makes him #1 in my book!

My whole experience was great! A booklet was sent to me in advance, and it helped me get prepared for my procedure. The surgery went well and my knee replacement has been great. Two weeks into recovery, I was walking and only hurt a little bit. I am now six weeks in and am doing wonderful. I would highly suggest Dr. Nessler and his team.

Kayla Gerasimou provided me with one of the greatest experiences I have ever had with any health care system. She was professional, experienced, enthusiastic, informative, positive, and reinforcing. I always knew what my physical therapy sessions were attempting to provide toward my treatment. She is an awesome individual!

Many thanks to Dr. Bircher for the successful hip replacement surgery, wonderful support, and exceptional care that he provided me. It’s so great to be able to walk again without pain and participate in all the things I enjoy doing!

I had an excellent experience with Dr. Chen. She took the time to listen to my concerns, carefully evaluated my ankle, and explained everything clearly. The experience made me feel very confident in her treatment plan. I would highly recommend her to others, and I truly appreciated the excellent care she provided.

Dr. Owen O’Neill performed my total left hip replacement, and for me, it truly was a life-changing experience!

My husband and I are amateur competitive ballroom dancers, and for years, I danced despite worsening hip pain. With the help of Advil and other anti-inflammatory medications, I managed to keep going until last September, when the pain became so excruciating that I could barely walk. I initially met with another orthopedic practice, where I was encouraged to have a cortisone injection. Knowing it would only postpone the inevitable need for a hip replacement, I decided to seek a second opinion. A friend who had experienced a difficult hip replacement gave me some advice I’ll never forget: “Find a surgeon who has performed thousands of hip replacements – not hundreds, but thousands.”

My search led me to Dr. Owen O’Neill, and I couldn’t be more grateful that it did. From the very beginning, Dr. O’Neill and his team provided a clear, well-structured program designed to deliver the best possible outcomes for his patients. I simply followed their instructions and their plan the way a good cook follows a trusted recipe. Today, just ten weeks after surgery, I’m feeling strong, pain-free, and ready to return to the dance floor.

Recovery wasn’t always easy. It takes patience, commitment, and time to heal. But every step of the journey has been worth it. I now have a new hip, a new outlook, and the freedom to enjoy the activities I love again. I am deeply grateful to Dr. O’Neill and his outstanding team for giving me my life back!

I chose to have my thumb surgery at Twin Cities Orthopedics because they have great physicians. Dr. Dwivedi is one of them! I really liked working him and he did a great job. I was well informed the whole way through, and my healing is going very well. I would definitely recommend TCO and Dr. Dwivedi.