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

Meritas Health Corporation

Meritas Health Corporation

Meritus Medical Center INC

Merritt Radiological Medical Group INC

Mesa Radiology, P.A.

Metacomet Mri

Methodist Associates In Health Care, INC

Methodist Associates In Healthcare Of New Jersey, P.C.

Methodist Associates In Healthcare, INC

Methodist Associates In Healthcare, INC

Methodist Diagnostic Imaging

Methodist Health, INC.

Methodist Healthcare System Of San Antonio, LTD., L.L.P.

Methodist PC PLLC

Methodist Radiology Associates, PLLC

Methodist-cdi

Methodist-cdi

Methodist-cdi

Metro Diagnostic Imaging, PLLC

Metro Imaging Cumming, LLC

Metro Imaging Sandy Springs, LLC

Metro Imaging, LLC

Metro Physicians Specialty Group, P.C.

Metroamerican Radiology Consultants P A

Metrolina Women'S Breast Center PLLC

Metroplex Hematology Oncology Associates

Metroplex Hematology Oncology Associates

Metroplex Radiology PLLC

Metropolitan Advanced Radiological Services, LTD.

Metropolitan Diagnostic Imaging

Metropolitan Diagnostic Imaging

Metropolitan Diagnostic Imaging INC

Metropolitan Diagnostic Imaging PC

Metropolitan Diagnostic Imaging PLLC

Metropolitan Diagnostic Imaging, PC

Metropolitan Diagnostic Imaging, PC

Metropolitan Diagnostic Imaging, PC

Metropolitan Diagnostic Imaging, PC

Metropolitan Diagnostic Imaging, PC

Metropolitan Mri Associates Psc

Metropolitan Oncology Associates, INC.

Metropolitan Radiation Oncology Consulting PC

Metropolitan Radiation, PC

Metropolitan Radiological Imaging PC

Metropolitan Radiology Assoc Chtd

Metropolitan Specialty Physicians

Metropolitan Vascular Institute LLC

Metrovascular LLC