Scheduling for cervical ADR surgery, questions

[Bluejean]

1) I am scheduled for surgery in late May in Germany for 2 level ADR, possibly 3 Levels. I would like know if anyone out there has had success with insurance reimbursement. I have a PPO and have been approved for a 3 level cervical fusion in the USA.

2) The hospital in Germany wants to be paid in advance, in full, 3 weeks prior to my surgery. Is this normal?

3) What are the pitfalls anyone could share with me on this future experience and having surgery done out of the USA?

4) So far I've decided to go with Dr Bertinolia for my neck surgery. Any info on him.

5) What about Canada, do they offer ADR? If so, how long have they been doing it? Good Doctors?

Thanks

6) Is a neuro Dr better qualified then an orthopedic Dr for cervical surgery?