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

Memorial Medical Center

Memorial Medical Center

Memorial Medical Center

Memorial Medical Center

Memorial Medical Center INC

Memorial Medical Center Of West Michigan

Memorial Medical Center San Augustine

Memorial Medical Clinic

Memorial Physician Services

Memorial Plastic Surgery Holdings PLLC

Memorial Regional Hospital

Memorial Regional Hospital Hollywood Florida

Memorial Sloan Kettering Bergen

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Memorial Sloan Kettering Monmouth

Memorial Sloan-kettering Cancer Center

Memorial Sloan-kettering Cancer Center

Memphis Long Term Care Specialty Hospital, LLC

Memphis Vamc

Mena Hospital Commission

Mena Hospital Commission

Mendota Community Hospital

Mendota Community Hospital

Menifee Valley Medical Center

Mennonite General Hospital INC

Mercer County Joint Township Community Hospital

Mercuer University School Of Medicine

Mercy Aco Provider Services LLC

Mercy Anesthesiology Associates,P.C.

Mercy Catholic Medical Center

Mercy Catholic Medical Center

Mercy Catholic Medical Center Of Southeastern PA

Mercy Catholic Medical Center Of Southeastern PA

Mercy Catholic Medical Center Of Southeastern PA

Mercy Catholic Medical Center Of Southeastern PA

Mercy Catholic Medical Center Of Southeastern Pennsylvania

Mercy Clinic East Community

Mercy Crystal Lake Hospital And Medical Center INC

Mercy Family Health Center

Mercy Family Health Center @ Lower West Clinic