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

Firelands Regional Medical Center

First Care Medical Services

First Care Medical Services

First Choice Diagnostics Radiology

First Choice Diagnostics Radiology PC

First Choice Spine Care, PLLC

First Dayton Radiation Oncology INC

First Hands Surgical Services LLC

First Hill Imaging Center LLC

First Imaging Of The Carolinas

First Look Mri, LLC

First Meridian Medical LLC

First Nations Limb Preservation Foundation

First Nobilis Hospital, LLC

First Patient Imaging

First Physicians CORP

First Physicians Corporation

First State Imaging

First Stepz LLC

First Stop Solutions INC.

First Street Hospital, Lp

First Surgical Consultants

First Texas Hospital Carrollton LLC

First Texas Hospital Cy-fair LLC

First Urology, Psc

First Urology, Psc

First Urology, Psc

First Urology, Psc

First Urology, Psc

First Urology, Psc

Firsthealth Of The Carolinas, INC

Firsthealth Of The Carolinas, INC.

Fish Family Chiropractic

Fisher Cardiology And Electrophyisology

Fisher County Hospital District

Fisher Titus Medical Center

Fisher-titus Medical Center

Fishermen'S Hospital, INC.

Fishermens Health INC

Five Rivers Medical Center INC.

Five Star Medical Services PLLC

Fjs Radiation Oncology INC

Fka Phc, LLP

Fl Med, Pl

Flaget Healthcare INC

Flaget Healthcare, INC

Flagler Hospital INC

Flagler Hospital, INC.