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

Kansas City Vamc

Kansas Heart Hospital, LLC

Kansas Medical Center LLC

Kansas Medical Center, LLC

Kansas Spine & Specialty Hospital, L.L.C.

Kansas Surgery & Recovery Center LLC

Kansas University Physicians

Kansas University Physicians, INC.

Kapiolani Medical Center

Kapiolani Medical Center For Women & Children

Kapiolani Medical Center For Women And Children

Kapiolani Medical Center For Women And Children

Kaplan General Hospital, INC.

Karen Samartan

Karmanos Cancer Center

Karnes County Hospital District

Kartaba, PLLC

Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital

Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital-dme

Katheryn P Tipton

Kathryn Johnson

Kau Hospital

Kau Hospital

Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital

Kaweah Delta Health Care District

Kay County Oklahoma Hospital Company LLC

Kayenta Alternative Rural Hospital

Kayenta Alternative Rural Hospital

Kayenta Alternative Rural Hospital

Kb Surgery North, LLC

Kd Services

Kearney CO Health Services

Kearney CO Health Services

Kearney Regional Medical Center

Kearney Regional Medical Center LLC

Kearny County Hospital

Keck Medical Center

Keck Medical Center Of Usc

Keck Medical Center Of Usc

Keefe Memorial Health Service District

Keefe Memorial Hospital

Keith A. Johnstone M.D., P.C.

Keith L Mausner MD Sc

Keith Wills

Kelin Medical PC

Kell West Regional Hospital LLC

Kellet Peak Partners, PLLC

Kelly Mcmurray