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

Hospital

Hospital

Hospital & Medical Foundation Of Paris, INC.

Hospital & Medical Foundation Of Paris, INC.

Hospital & Medical Foundation Of Paris, INC.

Hospital Amerimed Cancun S.A. De C.V.

Hospital Amerimed Islamed S.A. De C.V.

Hospital Amerimed Playa Del Carmen S.A. De C.V.

Hospital Attending Physicians, P.L.L.C

Hospital Authority Of Albany-dougherty County Georgia

Hospital Authority Of Ben Hill

Hospital Authority Of Ben Hill

Hospital Authority Of Calhoun County

Hospital Authority Of Calhoun County

Hospital Authority Of Candler County

Hospital Authority Of Candler County

Hospital Authority Of Floyd County

Hospital Authority Of Jeff Davis County Georgia

Hospital Authority Of Jefferson County And The City Of Louisville

Hospital Authority Of Jefferson County And The City Of Louisville

Hospital Authority Of Jenkins County

Hospital Authority Of Liberty County

Hospital Authority Of Mitchell County

Hospital Authority Of Mitchell County

Hospital Authority Of Mitchell County

Hospital Authority Of Mitchell County

Hospital Authority Of Randolph County

Hospital Authority Of The City Of Bainbridge And Decatur County

Hospital Authority Of Valdosta And Lowndes County Georgia

Hospital Authority Of Valdosta And Lowndes County, Georgia

Hospital Authority Of Valdosta And Lowndes County, Georgia

Hospital Authority Of Valdosta And Lowndes County, Georgia

Hospital Authority Of Valdosta And Lowndes County, Georgia

Hospital Authority Of Washington County

Hospital Authority Of Wayne County, Georgia

Hospital Authority Of Wilkes County

Hospital Authority Of Wilkes County

Hospital Auxilio Mutuio

Hospital Auxilio Mutuo

Hospital Auxilio Mutuo

Hospital Azura Cancun Sapi De Cv

Hospital Balboa S.C.

Hospital Biblica Of Costa Rica LLC

Hospital Cemeq

Hospital Cima

Hospital Clinica Del Mar International Billing

Hospital Comunitario Buen Samaritano INC

Hospital Comunitario Buen Samaritano INC