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.

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Fort Walton Open Radiology, PLLC

Fort Washington Radiological Associates PC

Fort Wayne Radiology Associates LLC

Fort Worth Osteopathc Hospital, INC.

Fort Worth Radiology, PLLC

Fort Worth Surgicare Partners, LTD

Fort Worth Surgicare Partners, LTD.

Fort Worth Vascular Specialists CORP

Fort Yates Ihs Hospital

Fort Yates Ihs Hospital

Fort Yates Indian Health Service Hospital

Fort Yates Indian Health Service Hospital

Fortino Castaneda, MD., INC

Fortress Corporation

Forum Health

Forum Health

Forum Health Enterprises CO

Fostoria Community Hospital

Fostoria Community Hospital

Fostoria Hospital Association

Foundation Bariatric Hospital Of Oklahoma, LLC

Foundation Bariatric Hospital Of San Antonio, LLC

Foundation For Osteoporosis Research & Education

Foundation Health Mobile Imaging, LLC

Foundation Radiology Group PC

Foundation Radiology Group PC

Foundation Radiology Group PC

Foundation Radiology Group PC

Foundation Radiology Group PC

Foundation Surgical Hospital Of Grayson County LLC

Foundations Behavioral Health

Fountains Family Care, P.C.

Four Corners Radiology Associates PC

Fowler Family Chiropractic INC

Fox Chase Cancer Center Medical Group, INC

Fox Chase Cancer Center Medical Group, INC

Fox Chase Cancer Center Medical Group, INC

Fox Images LLC

Fox Lake Fire Protection District

Fox Valley Radiation Oncology LLC

Foxcare Dental Associates

Fpa Hospital Based

Fpa Hospital Based

Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital

Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital

Francine Greenfield D.D.S., F.A.G.D.CORP.

Francis M Crnkovich MD PC

Franciscan Alliance