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

Spartanburg Medical Center

Spartanburg Medical Center

Spartanburg Regional

Spartanburg Regional Healthcare Systems

Spauldign Hospital Cambridge

Spaulding Hospital For Continuing Medical Care Cambridge

Spaulding Hospital-cambridge, INC.

Speare Memorial Hospital

Speare Memorial Hospital

Speare Memorial Hospital

Spearfish Regional Hospital

Special Care Hospital, LLC

Specialists Hospital Shreveport, LLC

Specialists Hospital Shreveport, LLC

Specialty Extended Care Hospital Of Monroe, LLC

Specialty Hospital Of Cleveland, INC.

Specialty Hospital Of Cleveland, INC.

Specialty Hospital Of Lorain

Specialty Hospital Of Midwest City Operator LLC

Specialty Hospital Of Winnfield, INC.

Spectrum Health

Spectrum Health

Spectrum Health Hospital

Spectrum Health Hospitals

Spectrum Health Hospitals

Spectrum Health Hospitals

Spectrum Health Hospitals

Spectrum Health Kelsey

Spectrum Health Kent Community Campus

Spectrum Health Kent Community Campus

Spectrum Health United

Spectrum Health United Memorial

Spectrum Heatlh Kelsey

Spectrum Heatlh United

Speechpath Staffing

Spencer Municipal Hospital

Spine Institute Of Chicago

Spiros K. Analitis, M.D.,P.C.

Spokane Vamc

Spooner Health System, INC.

Spring Valley Medical Center

Spring Valley Medical Center

Spring Valley Medical Center

Spring View Hospital LLC

Springdaile Assisted Living INC

Springfield Clinic

Springfield Health Services, LLC

Springfield Hospital