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

Jefferson County Memorial Hospital, INC

Jefferson County Public Hospital District No 2

Jefferson County Public Hospital District No 2

Jefferson County Public Hospital District No 2

Jefferson Headache Center

Jefferson Health - Northeast

Jefferson Health - Northeast

Jefferson Health - Northeast

Jefferson Healthcare

Jefferson Hospital

Jefferson Hospital Association INC

Jefferson M Trupp MD PA

Jefferson Memorial Hospital

Jefferson Physician Imaging Center LLC

Jefferson Radiation Oncology, LLC

Jefferson Radiology Associates, INC

Jefferson Radiology, PC

Jefferson Regional Medical Center

Jefferson Regional Medical Center

Jefferson Regional Medical Center

Jefferson Regional Medical Center

Jefferson Regional Medical Center

Jefferson Regional Medical Center

Jefferson T. Miley, M.D.,P.A.

Jefferson University Hospital

Jefferson University Physicians

Jefferson University Physicians

Jefferson University Physicians

Jefferson University Physicians

Jefferson University Physicians

Jefferson University Radiology Associates

Jefferson University Radiology Associates LLC

Jefferson University Radiology Associates LLC

Jefferson University Radiology Associates, LLC

Jefferson University Radiology Associates, LLC

Jefferson University Radiology Associates, LLC

Jefferson University Radiology Associates, LLC

Jefferson University Radiology Associates, LLC

Jefferson University Radiology Associates, LLC

Jefferson University Radiology Associates, LLC

Jefferson/Upmc Cancer Associates

Jefferson/Upmc Cancer Associates

Jeffrey A. Dobkin, INC.

Jeffrey B Riker MD A Professional Corporation

Jeffrey B. Mendel, MD, PC

Jeffrey C. Markham, MD, PA

Jeffrey Chess MD PC

Jeffrey Farkas MD LLC