Question 1

What is a spine ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?

Accepted Answer

An ambulatory surgery center (ASC) is an outpatient surgical facility where spine procedures — such as discectomy, laminectomy, and spinal fusion — are performed without an overnight hospital stay. ASCs typically have lower infection rates and faster discharge times than inpatient hospitals for appropriate surgical candidates.

Question 2

How do I find an accredited spine surgery center near me?

Accepted Answer

Use the search or filter tools on this page to find accredited spine facilities by location, facility type, or name. Each facility listing shows verified accreditation status, OR counts, and affiliated staff rosters so you can compare options before contacting a facility.

Question 3

What is the difference between a spine hospital and an ASC?

Accepted Answer

A spine hospital provides both inpatient and outpatient surgical care, typically for more complex or high-risk procedures requiring post-operative monitoring. An ASC handles outpatient-only procedures for medically appropriate patients and usually offers lower costs and quicker discharge. Your surgeon will recommend the appropriate setting based on the procedure and your health status.

Question 4

What should I look for when choosing a spine surgery facility?

Accepted Answer

Key factors include accreditation status (Joint Commission, AAAHC, or CMS certification), the number of spine-trained surgeons on staff, annual procedure volume for your specific surgery type, infection rates, and whether the facility participates with your insurance plan. Spine.co displays verified staff rosters and OR counts to help you compare facilities side by side.

Spine Care Facilities

Empresa Municipal Salud Integral De LA Tierra Alta

Empresa Municipal Salud Integral De LA Tierra Alta

Emr Quick

Enc Associates, PLLC

Encompass Physicians LLC

Endeavor Health Clinical Operations

Endeavor Health Clinical Operations

Endless Mountains Health Systems

Endless Mountains Health Systems, INC.

Endless Mountains Health Systems, INC.

Endormir Surgical, PLLC

England Surgical Assist, LLC

Englewood Community Hospital, INC.

Englewood Hospital And Medical Center

Englewood Hospital And Medical Center

Englewood Hospital And Medical Center

Eni Healthcare

Enloe Medical Center

Enloe Medical Center

Enloe Medical Center

Enrm Veterans Administration Medical Center

Enumclaw Regional Hospital Association

Eoh Acquisition Group, LLC

Eoh Acquisition Group, LLC

Ep Billing Source, PLLC

Ephraim Mcdowell Regional Medical Center Incorporated

Ephraim Mcdowell Regional Medical Center Incorporated

Ephrata Center For Heart Care

Ephrata Community Hospital

Ephrata Community Hospital

Ephrata Community Hospital

Epic Medical Center

Epione Physician Services INC

Episcopal Health Services INC

Epmg

Er Management Company, LLC

Er Of Texas Mansfield

Er Physician Group At Jackson Hospital

Erc Maryland

Erhling Berquist Hospital

Erie County Medical Center

Erie County Medical Center Corporation

Erie County Medical Center Corporation

Erie County Medical Center Corporation

Erie County Medical Center Corporation

Erie Vamc

Erin E Bauer

Erin R Mackinnon