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

Chillicothe Radiology INC

Chillicothe Va Medical Center

Chillicothe Vamc

Chillicothe Vamc

Chilton County Hospital Board

Chinatown Medical Imaging Center

Chinatown Medical Imaging Center

Chinese Hospital Association

Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility

Chino Medical Group, INC

Chino Medical Group, INC

Chino Valley Medical Center

Chippenham & Johnston-willis Hospitals INC

Chippenham & Johnston-willis Hospitals INC

Chippenham & Johnston-willis Hospitals, INC.

Chippenham & Johnston-willis Hospitals, INC.

Chippenham Hospital

Chippewa Valley Hospital & Oakview Care Center INC.

Chippewa Valley Hospital & Oakview Care Center, INC.

Chippewa Valley Hospital & Oakview Care Center, INC.

Chiro Med Of Southfield, INC.

Chiropractic Radiology Consultants, P.A.

Chistus Health

Chiu Pain Medicine PC

Chiyyarath V Sreenivasan M D

Chlb, LLC

Choa Hospital Based, LLC

Choc Children'S Hospital

Choc Children'S Hospital

Choctaw County

Choctaw County

Choctaw County

Choctaw County City Of Hugo Hospital Authority

Choctaw Nation Health Care System

Choctaw Nation Of Oklahoma

Choctaw Nation Of Oklahoma

Choctaw Nation Of Oklahoma

Choctaw Nation Of Oklahoma

Choctaw Regional Medical Center

Choice Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine INC.

Choice Mammography LLC

Choice Telemed

Cholakyan Chiropractic, INC.

Choong R. Kim, M.D.,P.S.

Chop -Children'S Health Care Associates

Chop Newborn Care

Chopra & Associates

Chopra Physician PLLC