Patient Testimonials

I’ve been managing ongoing back pain with TCO’s Dr. Frederick Harris and his PA, but one Saturday morning I woke up barely able to move. I planned to go to a TCO urgent care location.

My daughter checked online for wait times, and we saw Eden Prairie had no wait. I hadn’t realized TCO had multiple urgent care locations! I usually go to Burnsville since it’s closest to home, but Eden Prairie was the clear choice that day.

After checking in, I was called back almost immediately and seen by a provider who gave me a treatment plan, including physical therapy and medications to hold me over until my follow-up with Dr. Harris. I was in and out in under 20 minutes. Best of all, I was back on the sidelines cheering for my grandchildren at their soccer games.”

I’ve dealt with foot problems my whole life. As a kid, as a teenager, even when I joined the Army, it never went away. I then hurt my right foot during training, and after that, I spent years seeing different doctors who couldn’t figure out what was wrong. I had surgeries, plates, bone scans, therapy, you name it. Nothing worked. Eventually, I was told there was nothing more they could do. I just had to live with it.

For nearly 20 years, I couldn’t walk 50 feet without pain. Then one morning, I heard a TCO commercial on the radio. Chris Hawkey was talking about his own experience, and something about it stuck with me. I decided to call. From the moment I walked into the clinic, I knew it was different. Everyone was respectful, helpful, and kind. When I met with Dr. Scott Holthusen, he looked at my X-rays, examined my feet, and said, ‘We can fix this.’ No one had ever said that to me before. He explained everything clearly and laid out a plan.

When surgery day came, the whole TCO team made me feel at ease. The nurses were incredible. When I woke up from surgery, I started crying because for the first time in more than 20 years, I wasn’t in pain. My recovery took time. I started physical therapy with Jenn Bradley, and she was amazing. She believed in me when I didn’t believe in myself. Eventually, we began aquatic therapy, and it helped me take those first steps again. Slowly but surely, I began to see progress.

A few months later, I was walking. A few months after that, I was hiking again, something I hadn’t done since I was a teenager. I can now mow my lawn, shovel my driveway, and live without thinking about pain every day. TCO didn’t just fix my foot. They gave me back my life. Every person I met there treated me like family, and that made all the difference.

I had a full hip replacement with Dr. Carlson at TCO Chaska in the Ridgeview building. Dr. Carlson and his team were knowledgeable and approachable experts. From start to finish the procedure went smoothly with incredible staff involved in each step of the process. Both the TCO clinic and Ridgeview were clean and staffed with friendly professionals. Everything was a 10 out of 10 experience. I highly recommend them to everyone.

Dr. Barry was able to see me as a new patient right away. I had tried to deal with my shoulder pain on my own and had restricted movement for a few months prior to seeing him. He was very thorough and came up with a plan right away. Ultimately surgery was needed but Dr. Barry is meticulous. I am five weeks post rotator cuff repair surgery and have been doing physical therapy at Twin Cities Orthopedics. Things are going well. His team, Rebecca Munson, PA-C and Jeni Olson have been amazing. I have already started recommending Dr. Barry and his team to family, friends, and coworkers in my industry.

I am very happy with the professional care I have received for Dr. Samuel Carlson and his team at Twin Cities Orthopedics. I felt well cared for before, during, and after my surgery. I highly recommend Dr. Carlson and his medical team.

Everything went well with my surgery performed by Dr. Nishant Dwivedi. I am 100% satisfied with my experience and my results. He was very caring and thorough in every step of the process. I would definitely recommend him to my friends!

I recently had my right hip replaced by Dr. Carlson. I could not be more appreciative of the care I experienced from Dr. Carlson and his team. It truly was outstanding. From the initial appointment through surgery and follow-up, the care and attention were everything I could have asked for. The EXCEL Program added to the experience and provided the rest and first steps that I needed in my recovery. If you are considering a hip replacement, the Twin Cities Orthopedics facilities and teams are exceptional. I would highly recommend Dr. Carlson and his team!

I had my right hip replaced by Dr. Owen O’Neill in October 2025. The care and information I received from Dr. O’Neill and his team were stellar. I would highly recommend him for any orthopedic surgery. If I hadn’t seen the X-rays at my eight-week follow-up appointment, I would have never known I had a hip replacement since I have no restrictions in motion. Truly amazing!

When you have a house full of rodeo riders, wrestlers, and football players, injuries are going to happen. At one point, we had seven broken bones in 14 months. That’s when we stopped going to the ER and started going straight to TCO Urgent Care in Vadnais Heights.

What makes Dr. Ockuly stand out is how approachable he is. He doesn’t just treat our boys, he gets to know them. He makes the experience feel personal and never rushed. They feel like they’re visiting a friend, not just a doctor. He even checks in after surgery or a big injury.

When my son Marshall broke his foot riding saddle bronc in North Dakota, he drove all the way home so he could go to TCO. That same weekend, we happened to see Dr. Ockuly at the state rodeo finals, and he took the time to check Marshall’s foot under a tent between events. That’s the kind of care you don’t forget.

Dr. Ockuly truly understands how important it is for kids to get back to doing what they love. Every conversation is clear, supportive, and focused on getting us back on track. As a mom, that kind of trust means everything. I know that no matter what, we’re in good hands.

I’m a single, empty-nester mom, work in real estate, and stay active. I run, lift weights, golf, and keep up with my daughter’s college hockey schedule. I don’t have time to slow down.

I joined a weekend kickball tournament for something fun and social. While chasing a ball, I fell and separated my shoulder. I tried to let it heal on its own, and Dr. David Hartigan actually supported that decision. He told me that if he were in my shoes, he would wait and see. That meant a lot because it showed he cared about what was best for me, not just rushing into surgery. When it became clear that surgery was the right option, he walked me through the entire plan.

Dr. Hartigan explained what the procedure would involve and answered every question I had. I never felt rushed. He always made me feel like my concerns mattered. After the initial surgery, I had a freak accident and broke my clavicle again. It was a frustrating setback, and I needed another procedure.

Even through that second surgery, I never felt alone. Dr. Hartigan and the entire TCO team continued to be supportive and positive, which made a big difference during a tough time. Five weeks before my half-marathon, I got the green light to start running again. The next day, I ran 10 miles. That race became a symbol of everything I had overcome. Crossing the finish line with my daughter by my side was emotional and empowering. It felt like I was finally leaving the pain and recovery behind me.

Today, I’m back in the gym and lifting weights. I feel strong and like myself again. Dr. Hartigan is more than a talented surgeon. He’s an incredible human being. I would recommend him to anyone.