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

Sweetwater Hospital Association

Swift County Benson Hospital

Swift County Benson Hospital

Swift County-benson Hospital

Sycamore Specialty Hospital LLC

Sylacauga Health Care Authority INC

Sympaticare, LLC

Synapse Behavioral Medicine LLC

Synergy Medical

Synergy Medical Alliance

Synergy Medical Education Alliance

Synergy Medical Education Alliance

Synergy Medical Education Alliance

Syringa General Hospital

Syringa General Hospital District C I F

Syringa General Hospital District Cif

Syringa General Hospital District Cif

T J Health Columbia INC

T J Samson Community Hospital

T. Anderson Wigs

T'S Surgical Assisting LLC

T&G Coporation

Tahoe Forest Hospital District

Takoma Hospital & Sanitarium Training School, INC.

Takoma Regional Hospital

Takoma Regional Hospital INC

Tallahassee Medical Center INC

Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare

Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare

Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare INC

Tallahatchie General Hospital

Tallahatchie General Hospital

Tallahatchie General Hospital

Tamara Maag

Tammy A Dorfman PA

Tampa Bay Inpatient Medicine PA

Tampa General Hospital

Tampa General Hospital

Tampa General Hospital Citrus LLC

Tampa General Hospital Hernando LLC

Tampa General Hospital Hernando, LLC

Tampa Rehabilitation Hospital, LLC

Tampa Vamc

Tampa Vamc

Tanner Medical Center Alabama INC

Tanner Medical Center, INC

Taos Health Systems INC Holy Cross

Taos Health Systems INC Holy Cross Hospital