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

Erlanger Baroness

Erlanger Health

Erlanger Health

Erlanger Health System

Erlanger Hospital

Erlanger Medical Center

Erlc, LLC

Escambia County Alabama Community Hospitals, INC

Eskenazi Health

Eskenazi Health Foundation

Especializados En Servicios Medicos Quirurgicos Sa De Cv

Essence & Parker Health

Essent Health Care Of Mass INC

Essent Healthcare - Ayer, INC.

Essent Healthcare - Georgetown LLC

Essent Healthcare - Waynesburg LLC

Essent Heealthcare Of Missouri INC.

Essentia Health Moose Lake

Essentia Health Moose Lake

Essentia Health Virginia, LLC

Esteem Plastic Surgery, PLLC

Eswct Cedar Park, LLC

Etb Surgical, PLLC

Ethan Eddie Chambliss

Ethicus Healthcare Management

Ethicus Hospital Dfw LLC

Ethicus Hospital-grapevine, Lp

Ethicus Hospital-shreveport, LLC

Etienne T. Ngoumgna

Etta And Carrie, LLC

Euclid Hospital

Euclid Hospital Cleveland Clinic Health System

Eui H. Lee, M.D., INC.

Eureka Community & Benevolent Hospital

Eureka Community & Benevolent Hospital

Eureka Community & Benevolent Hospital

Eureka Community Benevolant Hospital

Eureka Community Benevolent Hospital Association

Eureka Community Benevolent Hospital Association

Eureka Community Benevolent Hospital Association

Eureka Community Benevolent Hospital Soociation

Eureka Community Hospital

Eureka Community Hospital

Eureka Springs Hospital

Eureka Springs Hospital Commission

Eureka Springs Hospital Commission

Eureka Springs Hospital Commission

Eutaw Medical Center