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

Millcreek Community Hospital

Mille Lacs Health System

Millennium Surgical Group

Miller Children'S Hospital

Miller Children'S Hospital Center

Millinocket Regional Hospital

Millinocket Regional Hospital

Mills-peninsula Health Services

Mills-peninsula Health Services

Mills-peninsula Health Services

Milton H. Louie, MD

Milwaukee Hospital, LLC

Milwaukee Va

Milwaukee Va Medical Center

Milwaukee Vamc

Min Suk Chang,DDS,INC

Minanti Health LLC

Miners Colfax Medical Center

Mineto Kamada

Minidoka Memorial Hospital

Minimally Invasive Interventional Associates

Minimally Invasive Surgery Associates Of Houston, PLLC

Minimally Invasive Surgery Hospital

Minneapolis Childrens Hospital

Minneapolis V A Medical Center

Minneapolis Vamc

Minneapolis Vamc

Minneola District Hospital Nbr 2

Minnesota Valley Health Center INC

Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center

Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center, INC.

Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center, INC.

Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center, INC.

Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center, INC.

Minute Clinic

Minute Clinic

Miracle Mile Medical Center, LLC

Mirna L. Valencia, M.D., P.A.

Mis Solutions, LLC

Mission Emergency

Mission Health And Hospitals

Mission Hospital

Mission Hospital INC

Mission Hospital Regional Medical Center

Mission Hospital Regional Medical Center

Mission Hospitals

Mission Hospitals

Mississippi Band Of Choctaw Indians