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

Farmington Missouri Hospital Company, LLC

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Faulkner Hospital

Faulkton Area Medical Center

Faulkton Area Medical Center

Faulkton Area Medical Center

Fauquier Health

Fauquier Health

Fauquier Medical Center LLC

Fauquier Medical Center LLC

Fawcett Memorial Hospital

Fawcett Memorial Hospital, INC.

Fayette Community Hospital, INC.

Fayette County Hospital

Fayette Medical Center

Fayette Memorial Hospital Association INC.

Fayetteville State University/Dept Of Nursing

Fayetteville Va Hospital

Fayetteville Va Medical Center

Fayetteville Vamc

Fayetteville Vamc

Fayettevillevamc

Fci Williamsburg

Feather River Hospital

Feather River Hospital

Feather River Hospital

Feather River Hospital

Feather River Hospital

Federal Bureau Of Prisons

Ferguson Animal Hospital

Fernandez Care Assistance, LLC

Fernando Guzman

Fernellas Quality Care

Ferrell Hospital Community Foundation

Ferrell Hospital Community Foundation

Ferrell Hospital Community Foundation

Ferrell Hospital Community Foundation

Ferrell Hospital Pharmacy

Ferry County Public Hospital District No 1

Fhmc

Field Memorial Community Hospital

Field Memorial Community Hospital

Fillmore County Hospital

Fillmore County Hospital

Firelands Counseling And Recovery Services

Firelands Regional Medical Center

Firelands Regional Medical Center

Firelands Regional Medical Center