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

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Douglas, Grant, Lincoln & Okanogan Counties Public Hospital District 6

Douglas, Grant, Lincoln And Okanogan Counties Hosp. Dist. #6

Douglas, Grant, Lincoln And Okanogan Counties Hospital District #6

Douglas, Grant, Lincoln And Okanogan Counties Hospital District #6

Douglas, Grant, Lincoln And Okanogan Counties Hospital District No. 6

Douglas, Grant, Lincoln And Okanogan Counties Hospital District No. 6

Douglas, Grant, Lincoln And Okanogan Counties Hospital District No. 6

Douglas, Grant, Lincoln And Okanogan Counties Public Hosp. Dist. #6

Douglas, Grant, Lincoln And Okanogan Counties Public Hosp. Dist. #6

Douglas, Grant, Lincoln And Okanogan Counties Public Hospital Dist #6

Douglas, Grant, Lincoln And Okanogan Couties Public Hosp. Dist. #6

Douglas,Grant, Lincoln & Okanogan Counties Public Hospital District #6

Down East Community Hospital

Down East Community Hospital

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Downriver Cancer Center

Downstate

Downstate Medical Center

Downtown Bronx Medical Associates

Downtown Bronx Medical Associates

Downtown Bronx Medical Associates, PC

Downtown Bronx Medical Associates,P.C.

Downtown Diagnostic Imaging

Downtown Hospital, LLC

Downtown Hospital, LLC

Downtown Medical PLLC

Downtown Physicians P.C.

Downtown Primary Clinic LLC

Downtown Vein And Vascular LLC

Downtown Vein And Vascular Of Penn PLLC

Doylestown Hospital

Doylestown Hospital

Doylestown Hosptial Pharmacy

Doylestown Mri Center INC

Doylestown Radiology Group Lp

Dp Assisting

Dp Radiology Imaging PC

Dpbmd, LLC.

Dqh&W Walk In Family Clinic LLC

Dr Aemon R Techeira LLC

Dr Amir Salem PLLC

Dr Anthony M Johnson MD INC

Dr Bala R.Subramanyam Radiology, PC

Dr Byung Il Hyun MD