Getting better and better
Increased patient satisfaction drives TCO expansion in 2008
Improving patient satisfaction is not an easy job when 96 percent of patients would consider their care to be excellent, but that’s precisely what Twin Cities Orthopedics (TCO) aims to do in 2008 and beyond. Changes to improve quality of care and patient accessibility include adding orthopedic surgeons to TCO’s team of orthopedic specialists, upgrading existing clinics, and building a new clinic.
With 30 locations in the greater Minneapolis area and more than 70 highly trained physicians, TCO is the largest, most comprehensive and prestigious orthopedic practice in Minnesota and the Midwest, and is one of the largest in the United States. The practice provides conservative, top-quality care and research and uses state-of-the-art technology and procedures to help return each patient to an active, pain-free lifestyle.
TCO was formed between 1996 and 2003 when five orthopedic practices, each of which began nearly 60 years ago, combined. TCO has three goals: 1) To provide worldclass, compassionate care to individuals of all ages with musculoskeletal injuries and conditions; 2) improve the musculoskeletal health of our communities through research and education; and 3) be the orthopedic provider and employer of choice for Twin Cities residents.
New Physicians
Joining the practice in 2008 are Jay Johnson,
MD, Christie Heikes, MD, and Erik Wetter,
MD. Dr. Wetter specializes in general
orthopedics and sports medicine, while Dr.
Heikes’ emphasis is in women’s orthopedics
and sports medicine. The addition of Dr.
Heikes will be of particular benefit to those
who prefer to be seen by a female physician.
Dr. Johnson, who has been practicing in the
Twin Cities for several years, specializes in
total joints and general orthopedics.