Patient Testimonials

I met Dr. Szalapski a few years ago during a routine treatment for hip pain. His approach from diagnosis to treatment really impressed me, and the results were excellent. In March 2021, after a great week of skiing out west, my knee began to hurt and I made an appointment with Dr. Szalapski for a checkup. X-rays verified that a knee replacement was required and the procedure was scheduled for mid-summer.

Prior to the surgery, he gave me a number of exercises to strengthen key muscle groups which turned out to be extremely beneficial in later recovery. The surgery was completed and ten days later I was mowing my lawn. I also just completed a 20-mile bike ride after 8 weeks! Dr. Szalapski has great bed-side manner as well, making visits enjoyable. And his team, Tracy and Jessica, are very supportive and responsive. It was a great experience and great outcome.

In July of 2020, Dr. Gulli performed a knee replacement on my right knee. The next month, Dr. Gulli did knee replacement on my left knee. I cannot thank Dr. Gulli enough for taking my pain away. I am now able to walk without any pain. Dr. Gulli and his team are wonderful.

I had great results from my total knee replacement. I couldn’t even walk one block before surgery and now I can walk a mile without difficulty and I am only six weeks post-surgery. Dr. Meyer‘s team has treated me so well. I have recommended him to many friends and family. Dr. Meyer changed my life.

I would recommend Twin Cities Orthopedics to anyone in need of orthopedic surgery. I especially would recommend Dr. Hunt. I couldn’t be happier to have him as my surgeon. He was genuinely concerned about my well-being. I can’t thank him enough

I would like to recognize Dr. Maura Hartigan! She is an amazing doctor! I had cortisone injections into my spine area. Dr. Hartigan and her team of nurses were fabulous! They were all so kind and attentive. Dr. Hartigan was so personable and very knowledgeable. She explains everything so thoroughly, listened to my concerns, and never made me feel rushed. She followed up one week later, and again, was so thorough and took the time to explain everything. I would highly recommend Dr. Hartigan If you have any back /neck/spine issues. Thank you TCO for hiring these types of doctors.

I want to give a huge shout out to Dr. Maria Ryan! She was so thorough and took her time trying to figure out where my pain and issues were coming from. I knew she genuinely cared about me and wanted to help me feel better. She listened to me, she asked questions, and then came up with a plan. I never felt rushed. Dr. Ryan is so kind and truly cares about her patients well-being. I would highly recommend her!! Thank you for your kindness, knowledge and professional advice.

Dr. Hoel performed a C5-6 discectomy and fusion at M Health Fairview for my neck, shoulder, and arm pain. Wow, my pain was completely gone! I’m now 9 weeks post-surgery. I am still totally pain free and almost 100% back to normal daily life.

From the moment I met Dr. Hoel, I had complete confidence in his ability to help me, although I had doubts that I would be able to get rid of all the pain. We initially tried more conservative treatment (rest and injection) but that did not afford much relief from the constant pain in my neck, shoulder and arm. Once we decided together to go ahead with the surgery, I felt positive that it was the right decision.

Dr. Hoel was very open and honest, yet reassuring, about the procedure and expected outcomes. His care coordinator, Julie, really worked hard to help me prepare for the surgery, navigating COVID requirements and a short timeline so that I was able to go on a long-planned vacation just 4 weeks after surgery. Thank you Dr. Hoel, and your entire team!

TCO has a very professional and very helpful environment. I received the best health care!

The reception staff is so nice! I had a long wait (not TCO’s fault) sitting in a wheelchair in the waiting area. They kept checking on me to see if I was doing okay or if I needed anything. They were awesome!

Right away at my first appointment with Dr. Owen O’Neill, I felt confident that his knowledge and experience with hip surgery made him an excellent choice for my procedure. I immediately decided to go ahead with his recommendation of hip replacement. Working with his team after the appointment was extremely easy and I was scheduled for surgery within three weeks.

I would recommend anterior hip replacement to anyone who needs hip replacement surgery. Dr. O’Neill and his team had me walking two hours after surgery. Three days later, I felt comfortable waking without the walker. After two weeks of increasing my walking with more household activities, I felt confident in driving my van. Eventually I was back to hiking on local nature trails, which I hadn’t done in ten months. Six weeks after surgery, I got back on my Harley Davidson and could ride again, which I also wasn’t able to do for ten months.

I would recommend Dr. O’Neill and his team to anyone who would benefit from having hip replacement surgery. They allowed me to get my life back. I was on the road to a total sedentary life before my surgery. I was pain free only when I was sitting or lying down. Thank you Dr. O’Neill.