I doubt that I will contribute much and/or be a very active member on this site. I am very involved in the bladder cancer webcafe and bladder cancer in general. I happened to receive a post on a google alert today that asked about Mayo in Rochester. I would be happen to enlighten that person as I have been a Rochester patient more than 10 years. I had a disc fused (I believe is the term) and a nerve decompressed last October. While walking the hall, I noticed that Mayo has been rated number one in neurology the past 10 to 12 years. I speak very highly of Mayo having been treated there for many and various ailments including my ongoing fight with bladder cancer. I was very impressed by their neuro department as I am with Mayo in general. In short, if anyone can fix you and do it well, it is Mayo in my book. Excellent care, excellent compassion, and probably the finest medical minds in the world. best, puff in montana