I agree, best hospital, best possible outcome. That’s why I chose the recently merged MassGeneral/Brigham and Women. Mayo is number 1 in the country, I believe. You can’t beat that! Lahey could not have done my procedure because they do not have the technical equipment. Let’s face it, you can have a bad experience anywhere, so increase your odds and go to the best possible place your insurance allows. My particular meningioma is so involved around critical nerves and pituitary gland and carotid artery that risks are too great. Every situation is different. I’m actually having a triple cervical fusion on Dec. 9, Then onto the others in May. Be sure to ask the doctor his best suggestion if it were his family member.