the NeoVista MRI is only done by the company because they have a patent on the mri. it is very expensive and some insurances will not cover it. the company is only in certain states and i have read good and bad comments about the readings. everyone has their own opinion of course, but if the mri that you had showed a problem, i think it would be unnecessary to have another mri. good luck finding a surgeon. a vascular surgeon does more of these operations because of the blood vessels in the area and the delicate surgery, at least that is what i have been told.