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

Marian Community Hospital

Marian Health Center-smhc

Maricopa County Special Health Care District

Maricopa County Special Health Care District

Maricopa County Special Health Care District

Maricopa County Special Health Care District

Maricopa County Special Health Care District

Maricopa County Special Health Care District

Maricopa County Special Health Care District

Maricopa County Special Health Care District

Maricopa County Special Health Care District

Maricopa County Special Health Care District

Maricopa County Special Health Care District

Maricopa County Special Health Care District

Maricopa County Special Health Care District

Maricopa County Special Health Care District

Maricopa Integrated Health System

Maricopa Integrated Health System

Maricopa Integrated Health System

Marietta Memorial Hospital

Marietta Memorial Hospital

Marietta Memorial Hospital Of Tyler County INC

Marilyn Kaufhold, M.D., A Medical Corporation

Marin General Hospital

Marin General Hospital

Marin General Hospital

Marin Hospitalistmedicalgroup,INC

Mariners Hospital, INC

Marion Community Hospital, INC.

Marion General Hospital

Marion General Hospital

Marion General Hospital

Marion General Hospital, INC.

Marion Hospital Corporation

Marion Regional Health - Winfield, INC.

Marion Regional Healthcaer System

Marion Regional Medical Center, INC.

Marion Va Hospital

Marion Va Medical Center

Marion Vamc

Marion Vamc

Mariyam Abbasi

Mark Twain Medical Center

Marlborough Public Schools

Marlette Regional Hospital

Marlette Regional Hospital

Marna Health Services, INC.

Marquette General Health Systems