Patient Testimonials

Patient:  Bill R.
Bill R. of Plymouth had both of his knees replaced by Allan Hunt, MD at the same time. "Dr. Hunt was fabulous," he said. Three months after the surgery "I am playing golf totally pain free."

Patient:  John T.
“After suffering with low back and left hip pain for several years, I decided that something had to be done,” said John T. John chose to have Paul Dworak, MD perform his surgery. The “best decision I ever made,” he said.

Patient:  Marlys T.
With the help of Chris Coetzee, MD and Brad Moser, MD, Marlys T. was able to climb the highest free standing mountain in the world, Mt. Kilimananjaro. "After Dr. Moser gave me the 'okay' to climb, I only had ten days to prepare," she said.

Patient:  Bill F.
“I have had a most positive experience with Twin Cities Orthopedics. From walking into the very warm looking facility to the very professional staff people, I feel I am in great hands,” said Bill F., a patient of David Anderson, MD.

Patient:  Marlys V.
After hearing very positive reports from all over the Twin Cities about patients having exceptionally quick recovery, Marlys V. had a minimally invasive total hip replacement performed by Mark Heller, MD. I’m so thankful for Dr. Heller, she said. “My future is the biggest positive.”

Patient:  Linda M.
When Linda met Joseph Flake, MD, she was very discouraged with her condition. Fortunately, after one office visit and two x-rays, Dr. Flake was able to diagnose the problem. “Two hip replacements later, I am once again healthy both physically and emotionally,” she said.

Patient:  Jill M.
Jill M. had an excellent experience from start to finish at TCO Plymouth, where she saw Jonathan Asp, MD for her bothersome knee. This was “by far the best office experience I have ever had," she said.

Patient:  Brandon B.
Brandon B. of Albertville had left shoulder surgery with Frank Frank B. Norberg, MD at Twin Cities Orthopedics Edina. "My left shoulder kept dislocating during work and even around the house. Dr. Norberg suggested surgery and we went ahead with it. Now I'm fully healed and able to do normal activities again."

Patient:  Yvonne B.
"My ankle was strong enough to hike onto Monte Leone in Switzerland first week of November. I am also back to Yoga and Ballet and am looking forward to cross country skiing. A big thank you to Dr. Coetzee!"

Patient:  Rochelle H.
While skating in Central Park in New York, Rochelle had a bad fall, which resulted in an injury to her right wrist. During much of her recovery time, Rochelle worked with Bonnie Glenzinski, OTR/L, CHT. She is "caring and sympathetic, yet firm and steadfast in getting her patients to work towards improvement," said Rochelle

Patient:  Thomas O.
David Gesensway, MD treated Thomas O. for Dupuytren’s contracture, which was affecting the middle finger on his right hand. "I am very pleased with my total expereience from my date of surgery to my completion of physical therapy," said Thomas.

Patient:  Kelly T.
Dr. Kraft replaced Kelly’s left knee in an experience that Kelly describes as “truly amazing,” from pre-op to post-op. Dr. Kraft has “demonstrated his patience, compassion and encouragement” for her. “I know I can trust him to receive the best care possible,” she said.

Patient:  Gerilyn W.
Gerilyn had both of her hips replaced over a six week period, by Scott Anseth, MD. “I not only gained new hips with no more chronic pain, I get my life back! Now, I can do anything and everything with no limitations,” she said.

Patient:  Lawrence L.
Lawrence was referred by a friend to Mark Heller, MD to have his right knee replaced. “I feel that the surgery is 100% successful," said Larry. "After a couple weeks, I am moving my knee to more than 90 degrees” and “putting full weight on my knee,” he said.

Patient:  Karen S.
“I have received great care from Dr. Asp and all the staff at TCO and I recommend them to everyone I talk to who needs surgery,” said Karen S., a patient of Jonathan Asp, MD.

Patient:  Gary A.
“Dr. Hunt analyzed my previous scan and report, did a thorough physical evaluation and clearly explained my current injury,” said Gary. “He took the time to listen carefully and responded in a friendly, caring and respectful way,” he said.

Patient:  Chris D.
Six months after Chris had his left leg amputated, he is back to water-skiing and bicycling with his new prosthetic leg. With the help of Dr. Coetzee and a lot of hard work, Chris said he is feeling great. “No soreness. No skin breakdown. No limb swelling. Just think of the future possibilities if I’m here at less than 6 months,” he said.

Patient:  Ron G.
Dr. Norberg performed a shoulder replacement surgery which has vastly improved Ron's overall quality of life. “For the first time since my injury I can lift my right arm unassisted and can do more than I ever dreamed possible,” said Ron. Dr. Norberg is “not only an excellent surgeon but a very kind and caring person.”

Patient:  Dawn C.
Dawn Carlson had a bad fall which resulted in a broken wrist and dislocated elbow. With her wrist broken in multiple places, she was taken to Abbott Northwestern, where Douglas Drake, MD was working. “Thank goodness Dr. Drake was operating,” she said. “He is so thorough and dedicated."

Patient:  Susan M.
Susan has had both of her hips replaced over the past year by Robert Tuttle, MD and is getting back to being her best, again. "I cannot say enough about Twin Cities Orthopedics and the help they have given me," she said.

Patient:  Jonathan P.
Jonathan had a total hip replacement procedure performed by Scott Anseth, MD. "One day while driving my leg went numb," he said. Upon calling Twin Cities Jonathan was scheduled for a next day appointment with Dr. Anseth and "he had me scheduled for surgery ten days later," he said. "I feel great, better than I have in 15 years."

Patient:  Susan A.
"Dr. Urban is one of the best orthopedic surgeons in the Twin Cities," said Susan. He "is a very kind and gentle man who not only cares for his patients but care's about his patients," she said. "His technical skills are excellent. I am lucky to have Dr. Urban as my orthopedic surgeon."

Patient:  Donna F.
When Donna injured her hand, the walk-in clinics at Twin Cities Orthopedics immediately came to mind. “I requested to be brought directly to the TCO Edina office to avoid long wait times in an emergency room,” she said. “Staff made sure I was comfortable while they coordinated care with the appropriate physician.”

Patient:  Bill S.
Bill had a total hip replacement done by Loren Vorlicky, MD and was thrilled with the caring nature of the physician and staff at Twin Cities Orthopedics. “Everyone, and I mean everyone, has been so kind, encouraging and helpful,” he said.

Patient:  Jean G.
“I have been very impressed with all the doctors and therapists,” Jean said, “I prefer to come here for my therapy.” With her shoulder fully healed, Jean's knee is “getting better each day.”

Patient:  Mary R.
Mary was very thankful for being referred to Dr. Kearns for her fractured arm, stating that he helped in making “a very painful experience very pleasant.”

Patient:  Mary Jo D.
“Dr. Anseth addressed all of my concerns and made sure he answered all of my questions,” she said. He “has strong communication skills” and great bedside manner.

Patient:  Dale B.
Thanks to his positive initial experience with Twin Cities Orthopedics Dale decided to come to Dr. Teynor for the constant pain that has surfaced in both of his knees. “I appreciated his frankness and honesty,” he said.

Patient:  Maureen S.
Maureen has had numerous surgeries with Edward Szalapski, MD, including two total knee replacements, rotator cuff surgery and wrist surgery. “I feel completely confident and blessed with Dr. Szapapski,” she said.

Patient:  Will R.
Will has had both of his knees replaced by Jonathan Asp, MD over the past 2 years. “I am so happy with the operation, the hospital care (North Memorial) and especially the therapy with Twin Cities Orthopedics. It made the whole procedure very routine.”

Patient:  Dawn C.
“I am getting back to all the activities I love,” said Dawn, after being cared for by Douglas Drake, MD and Laurie Humiston, OTR/L, CHT. “Dr. Drake did a fantastic job of repairing my wrist and elbow. His team did a great job of following up, changing my splints, managing my pain, and answering my questions,” she said.

Patient:  Janet L.
Janet was involved in a bad car accident that left her injured and abruptly changed her life. With help from her physicians at Twin Cities Orthopedics, she has recovered to a level she never thought would be possible. “I didn’t know if I could ever be the same, said Janet, but “my recovery is more full than I ever hoped.”

Patient:  Marissa R.
Marissa has had a pair of surgeries on her left wrist with Mark Fischer, MD. She and her family have had very good experiences with Twin Cities Orthopedics Maple Grove, highlighted by Dr. Fischer and the physical therapy staff. “I’ve have had physical therapy with Lisa and Shelly I enjoy Dr. Fischer and Rebecca,” she said.

Patient:  Andy C.
“This surgery changed every aspect of my life,” said Andy, after his hip replacement surgery with Mark Heller, MD on Dec. 28, 2010. A technology sales manager, he explained that “once the pain kept me from sleeping through the night, I decided it was time for my first major surgery.”

Patient:  Judi L.
Judi had shoulder surgery with Frank Norberg, MD and was thrilled with her experience at Twin Cities Orthopedics. She was impressed with the staff at TCO, who “went above and beyond” in helping her throughout the process.

Patient:  Ann B.
Ann had been plagued by steadily worsening pain in her right knee for several years before undergoing a knee replacement surgery with Randy Lewis, MD. After the surgery she walked with a cane for about a week, and then was able to walk unaided, enjoying her annual vacation in Florida with enthusiasm. Ann was delighted with her results “I'm better than I thought I could be!”

Patient:  Nika W.
Nika had a painful, sprained Achilles tendon and big-toe ligament. After treatment at Twin Cities Orthopedics’ Edina After Hours Acute Injury Walk-in Clinic, she wore a supportive boot for a week, and then performed in the weekend production. “I've always felt in good hands at Twin Cities Orthopedics; it's a really welcoming place” said Nika.

Patient:  Ruth U.
Ruth had a left forearm injury that Mark Urban, MD and Joel Lancaster, OA treated at Twin Cities Orthopedics Edina. "Dr. Urban and Joel saved my arm one winter's night and restored it to full use," she said.

Patient:  Sally N.
"I was fortunate enough to have a doctor refer me to Paul Biewen, M.D. who prescribed Med-X treatment. The Med-X treatment relieved me of the persistent back pain I was experiencing," said Sally.

Patient:  Dean N.
Dean of Minneapolis had surgery with Frank Norberg, MD at Twin Cities Orthopedics Edina to repair his shoulder after suffering a torn rotator cuff after a fall. The surgery “went very well” and the pain was minimal, said Dean.

Patient:  Val R.
"I am grateful for my orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Jonathan Asp, and the surgical team who performed my surgery; and to all of my physical and occupational therapists who encouraged me during all of the exercises to get me back to my present status," said Val.