Dr. Tim Tollestrup, MD

I was told by Mr. Tollestrup that my piriformis muscle need to be removed and that this surgery will release my sciatica. I had to bring him an MRI of course and after he looked at that he scheduled my surgery. After this surgery my pain got so much worse. Two years later I went to go see a cardiologist who told me that my spine was 3cm misaligned and that was causing my pain. So I had a spinal fusion done which completely resolved this incredible pain I had. To this day this piriformis removal is bothering me. If Mr. Tollestrup would have actually looked at my MRI he would have seen that my spine was misaligned. He sold me on this unnecessary surgery. Do NOT trust this guy.

My piriformis turned out to have mass scar tissue that Dr. TollestrUp spent five extra hours addressing. I have been back once more with great results and I have a final surgery scheduled. Highly recommend, he saved my life.

Awful

I had surgery I am in more pain than I was before his surgery and he is not interested in helping . We had trouble Getting any info after surgery.We really liked him now looking for new Doctor .

I got absolutely no relief from the surgery for my horrible nerve pain. Did not even see him after waking in the surgery center had to text later to see how it went. If it can help some people that would be a blessing, but if it is just a profit from other people's pain that is just wrong. The exam in his office and talk of 80% relief was very encouraging but none of this came to pass.

Stay away. He’s not a good surgeon. He’s desperate for customers. Tells anyone in my opinion who contacts him that he can help. Makes promises he can’t keep. Blames every other doctor under the sun that you ever saw for HIS failure.

My life is FAR WORSE after having my Piriformis muscle removed by Tim Tollestrup.

Excellent knowledge of the peripheral nerve terrain. Very thorough consultation. I'm still processing my surgical outcome. I'm confident that if the outcome is not optimal, the next one will be as I am very impressed with this doctor!

I found Dr. Tollestrup MD, to be friendly, patient and understanding of my issue. He is a great peripheral nerve surgeon. His staff was great and knowledgeable. He was very easy to visit with and his bedside manner was perfect. After surgery called to check on me and made sure I had his number just in case. I would recommend very highly.

My husband has suffered severe back pain for almost ten years. Several minor surgeries and two major ones. All failures. He's worse than ever. Surgeons say the surgeries are perfect! Found Dr. Tollestrup on Internet. Drove five hours to see him. Great visit. First doctor who actually took the time to thoroughly examine him and get a thorough pain history. Spent more than an hour with us. Sent him for nerve blocks into the nerves he diagnosed as the problem ones. Right after those - no pain!! Of course they were just to diagnose, not permanent. Now we go back for procedure to snip the nerves. We are so hopeful - very, very impressed with Dr. Tollestrup.

Dr Tollestrup is a miracle Dr for me. I no longer have burning nerve pain. I can’t thank him enough for his knowledge and wonderful bed side manner. Still have more surgeries to get done. I know I’m in trusting caring hands. His office staff is very welcoming and helpful, So was the surgery center. I highly recommend him to anyone suffering with nerve pain.

First, the staff is professional, helpful and kind. In my 40 years of seeing a myriad of physicians, Dr. Tollestrup is by far and wide in a class all his own! I had a crush injury 21 years ago leaving me crippled and diagnosed with CRPS (the highest rated pain in the Mcgill Pain Scale). The only other diagnosis given to me was peripheral neuropathy, which was later changed to CRPS. Dr. T gave me the correct diagnosis of Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome, after the most thorough exam I've ever had! He operated on both ankles and I AM NOW PAIN FREE!! As another patient stated, "Dr. T is the Sherlock Holmes of finding the peripheral nerves causing pain!" Patients come from all over the world to see him. There is no one in the USA doing what he is doing. He himself is wanting other surgeons to not just operate for functionality, but instead TO OPERATE TO RELIEVE PAIN AND RESTORE FUNCTIONALLY! He has a BRILLIANT MIND, COMPASSIONATE SPIRIT AND A SKILLSET GIVEN BY GOD!

Before working with Dr. Tollestrup I was taking a variety of pain medications. I was not able to work and was on disability. I had no hope for improvement and was in terrific pain on almost a daily basis, which was depressing. After consulting with Dr. Tollestrup and having two procedures with him, I take some anti-inflammatories and supplements for sensitivity and soreness. I am back at work and feel optimistic and hopeful about my progress.  My level of discomfort has reduced dramatically, which allows me to be more active and comfortable in my day-to-day life. I am grateful to Dr. Tollestrup for his excellent care. If you have a nerve problem I recommend that you contact Dr. Tollestrup’s office. Doctor Tollestrup is a master of peripheral nerve surgery. He possesses an uncommon knowledge of nerve anatomy and is dedicated his entire practice to finding and eliminating his patient’s nerve pain. Orthopedists, neurosurgeons, neurologists, and physical therapists cannot do what he does.

UNNECESSARY PIRIFORMIS REMOVAL SURGERY. I have sciaitica/piriformis symptoms and went to Tollestrup for help. I follow his stupid FLOWCHART, surgery recommendation and had my piriformis muscle removal by him. The surgery didn't help at all and made me worse. I advise everyone to stay away from Tollestrup because he doesn't know what he is doing.

"Communication is amazing during case review before traveling to see him and after surgery. At the most 5 minutes waiting for exam appointments. Dr. Tollestrup's knowledge and technical skills in the operating room with nerves and complex anatomy compare to no other surgeon. No other doctor in the world could have done for me what he has done."

Dr. Tollestrup evaluated my condition of pain, numbness & walking dysfunction. He then performed Piriformis Syndrome surgery to remove my piriformis muscles on both sides. It was my experience that Dr. Tollestrup seems to care about patients as “individuals” - who they are and what’s important to them as real people. Dr. Tollestrup is generous with his time in discussion and answering questions. Dr. Tollestrup seems to understand the importance of Urgency for the patient. Time is important and Dr. Tollestrup clearly understands that delays in treatment cost time in my life. There was no wasted time in getting to the fix of my pain and the cause of that pain and dysfunction. After seeing numerous neurologists and spine surgeons, Dr. Tollestrup was clearly different and changed my life for the better. Now I have a future. It’s taking time and patience to heal; but Dr. Tollestrup put me on that path and I’ll be eternally grateful to him and his staff for their skilled competent care!

My Son after having a surgical procedure, had horrible pain down his leg. We later found out that one of his nerves was damaged during surgery. Local doctors were not sure what to do with him and sent him to pain management. This was not going to be an option or road that I wanted him to go down. A friend gave me Dr Tollestrups information and I contacted him on Messenger. Within an hour he contacted me, talked to me about my son and immediately knew what the problem was. Within a couple days we were in Vegas having surgery, he was walking days later! I will forever be grateful and indebted to Dr T for everything he has done for my son, for giving him his life back. Now my son is going into the medical field so that he may help others the way he was helped! Thank You Dr T!!!

Dr. Tollestrup change my life. If you want to see my full story look on his FaceBook page under "Videos". My pain was present since I was very young and at age 68, he removed my piriformis muscle to alleviate ALL my pain. His knowledge and expertise is exceptional. You are in the BEST of hands with Dr. Tollestrup. He can be trusted to tell you everything you need to know, perform the operation to resolve the situation and then follow up. He is kind, sensitive and above all an expert. He is dedicated and thorough in every way. I consider him a miracle in my life at a time when my pain was becoming unbearable. It's been 12 months since he removed my piriformis muscle...I am pain free!

Dr. Timothy Tollestrup saved my life. My pain was so severe, I almost took my life. My Army & V.A. doctors accused me of lying & exaggerating my pain. After 13 years of extreme & intractable chronic pain due to combat injuries sustained in Afghanistan by a massive road side bomb; I was left severely debilitated & crippled with pain. Dozens of surgeons, useless injections, & procedures all failed to stop my pain even though I was examined by over 20 neurosurgeons. Incredulously, Dr. T. was able to diagnose me within minutes of my examination! He surgically removed my permanently injured Piriformis Muscle and “disconnected” a severely crushed nerve called a “Posterior Femoral Cutaneous Nerve”. I have been evaluated by some of the top neurosurgeons in the country and not a single one of them came remotely close to diagnosing me correctly. If you’ve failed all conservative options, I urge you to contact Dr. Tollestrup. The only thing you have to lose is your chronic pain.

Our experience with Dr. Tollestrup was wonderful. My husband had a terrible car accident and had 11 surgeries but was still in alot of pain. His pain is not gone completely and never will be, but Dr. Tollestrup did more for him in one surgery than others did in many. He is an amazing surgeon.