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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Lake Medical Imaging And Breast Center At The Villages LLC

Lake Medical Imaging And Breast Center At The Villages LLC

Lake Medical Imaging And Breast Center At The Villages LLC

Lake Medical Imaging And Breast Center At The Villages LLC

Lake Medical Imaging And Breast Center At The Villages LLC

Lake Medical Imaging And Breast Center At The Villages LLC

Lake Pointe Operating Company, LLC

Lake Pointe Partners, LTD.

Lake Pointe Radiology Associates PA

Lake Region Healthcare Corporation

Lake Region Medical Center, P.C.

Lake Regional Health System

Lake Regional Health System

Lake Shore Hma, LLC

Lake Success Medical Pet Scan

Lake Success Women'S Medical Care

Lake Surgical Hospital Slidell, LLC

Lake Surgical Hospital Slidell, LLC

Lake Tahoe Regional Hospitalists

Lake Travis Er, LLC

Lake View Memorial Hospital, INC

Lake Wales Hospital Corporation

Lakeland Community Hospital LLC

Lakeland Community Hospital Watervliet

Lakeland Community Hospital, INC.

Lakeland Hospitals At Niles And St Joseph, INC

Lakeland Hospitals At Niles And St Joseph, INC

Lakeland Radiologists LTD

Lakeland Radiologists P A

Lakeland Regional Health Systems, INC.

Lakeland Regional Medical Center, INC.

Lakeland Specialty Hospital At Berrien Center

Lakepointe Radiology, P. C.

Lakes Interventional Radiology CORP

Lakes Radiology II INC

Lakes Radiology II INC

Lakes Radiology INC

Lakes Radiology INC