Patient Testimonials

This was my first time seeing Dr. Chen. I saw a poster at TCO Eagan introducing her to the team, so I decided to schedule an appointment. I was very impressed with her knowledge and demeanor. She was very kind, cheerful, and oh so very helpful. After seeing two other physicians about my foot, she was able to give me two surgery options to choose from. I would very highly recommend Dr. Chen to anyone having foot or ankle issues or in need of an orthopedic surgeon. I will definitely be seeing her again if any other foot issues arise. Thank you Dr. Chen for all that you’ve done for me. My surgery was a great success!

One year ago today, June 18th, 2025, Dr. Pressman replaced my left shoulder. A huge number of nurses and assistants helped. Today, I have full use of my arm and shoulder with no pain. I can lift it high over my head, and I don’t notice any difference from my right arm. I am very grateful to Dr. Pressman, his team, and the TCO staff.

I have been having pain in my right foot and ankle from arthritis. Dr. Chen had X-rays taken then examined my foot and ankle. We discussed cortisone shots but she felt it wouldn’t work as effectively for me. Instead, she prescribed wedges in the heels of my shoes and stretching exercises for my calves and ankles. I started using the wedges on June 17th and the exercises on June 18th. They seem to be reducing my pain. I will keep doing them and hope for more improvement.

I had my right hip replaced by Dr. Dennis Vanden Berge in March 2026. The experience was better than I expected! Dr. Vanden Berge was extremely considerate and kind with every interaction. He went above and beyond any surgeon I have dealt with in the past. He was always available to answer questions and did not rush me out of appointments. I would absolutely recommend him to my friends and family.

I am so happy with the hip replacements I received by Dr. Owen O’Neill and his team. I can’t say enough good things about him and his whole team. I had my left hip done in August 2025 and my right hip done in April 2026. This minimally invasive Anterior approach was great. Dr. O’Neill has done over 4,000 of them so I felt at ease as I was preparing for the first surgery .

From the first phone call with Ann, his care coordinator, to the first visit with Dr. O’Neill then into surgery, I give them all an A+. The surgery itself was seamless and I loved the facility. I received my total hip replacements at the Orthopedic Institute at Two Twelve medical Center in Chaska. The anesthesia team and nurses were all excellent and super personable. I am a person who would much rather do physical therapy than have surgery as surgery makes me a little fearful. However, Dr. O’Neill is a pro, and the recovery was quite easy! I had pain for a few days afterwords but was fine with help from the pain meds.  After four to five days, I was only using acetaminophen and a stronger form of ibuprofen. I would encourage anyone who is thinking of having a hip replacement to look no further that Dr. Owen O’Neill.

Before I had my hips replaced, I was in pain whenever I would move – walking, getting in and out of the car, and any form of exercise. I also am a dancer by profession, and my hip pain made ballet very difficult as it was always painful. I can now walk without pain. I am almost eight weeks into recovery, and I will start to dance again very soon.

I need to also mention the excellence of Dr. O’Neill’s PA, Lauren Lisowski. She was great! Whenever I would call his team with a question after my surgery, Lauren would call back in such a timely way. She always respected my questions and would put my mind at ease. I tend to ask a lot of questions, and it was very helpful to have this service that Dr. O’Neill’s team provides.

Dr. Bircher is very nice and takes the time to listen. He did a great job on both my hip and knee replacements. I would recommend him to everyone.

I had a robotic total right knee replacement on May 7th, 2026, with Dr. Bircher. Pre-op and post-op care was a very positive experience. I couldn’t be happier with TCO, Dr. Bircher, and his entire team. They always listened and were professional. They were thorough and explained processes to me every step of the way. I really appreciated the prayers from their team!

Thank you so very much Dr. Banks for the wonderful back surgery results. When I saw Dr. Banks for my initial visit, my sciatica pain was ranging between an eight to ten. Dr. Banks and his team got me in for surgery (discectomy and laminectomy) within a few days. Now, two weeks after surgery, my pain is nearly gone! I highly recommend Dr. Banks and thank him for helping me so quickly.

I am only five weeks post-surgery and my hip is beginning to feel like it’s mine again. Each day my gait is feeling stronger, more balanced, and back to normal. I can’t thank Dr. Busse and his team enough for the opportunity to return to active and, what I know will be, pain-free walking. From the moment I met him, I could feel Dr. Busse’s compassion, understanding, and confidence during my appointment. Ashley, his PA, and Emily, his Care Coordinator, have been so supportive and professional. I trust and recommend Dr. Busse and his team completely. I am 73 years old and have no plans to slow down. Today, I believe that to be possible.

I chose TCO because of its strong reputation, and my experience with Physical Therapist Carly Mattson, Athletic Trainer Robert Zelesnikar, and Athletic Trainer Eric Linnell exceeded my expectations. From the beginning, they were invested in my recovery and genuinely cared about helping me return to Division I hockey at 100%. They were friendly, kind, and professional, and I always felt supported throughout the process. They took the time to ask how I was doing both physically and mentally, and our conversations often went beyond my injury and recovery. They made me feel seen as a person, not just a patient.

After suffering a significant concussion, my recovery took longer than expected, but I never felt like they were holding me back unnecessarily. My rehabilitation was tailored specifically to my role as a hockey goalie, incorporating challenging eye-tracking exercises, high-stimulation drills, and full-body movements that mimicked game situations. They always made sure I was comfortable, explained exercises clearly, and answered every question I had. Thanks to their care, I was able to return to hockey with confidence, and I still use the vision exercises they taught me to continue improving my performance on the ice.