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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Kamal B. Russell MD PC

Kamal Bijanpour INC

Kamal Khalaf M.D.

Kamalpreet Singh MD PC

Kamilia F Kozlowski

Kamilla Ismailoff, MD, PC

Kanawha Valley Radiologists Incorporated

Kandid Imaging, P.A.

Kane County Human Resource Special Service District

Kane County Human Resource Special Service District

Kankakee Radiation Oncology LLC

Kansas City Cancer Center, LLC

Kansas City Community Hospital, LLC

Kansas City Imaging Center, LLC

Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute LLC

Kansas City Phlebology Medical Group PA

Kansas City Vamc

Kansas City Vamc

Kansas City Vamc

Kansas City Vamc

Kansas City Vamc

Kansas City Vamc

Kansas City Vascular Specialists CORP PA

Kansas Heart Hospital, LLC

Kansas Imaging Consultants, PA

Kansas Medical Center LLC

Kansas Medical Center, LLC

Kansas Spine & Specialty Hospital, L.L.C.

Kansas Surgery & Recovery Center LLC

Kansas University Physicians

Kansas University Physicians INC

Kansas University Physicians INC

Kansas University Physicians INC