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

Marion General Hospital

Marion General Hospital

Marion General Hospital, INC.

Marion General Radiology, INC.

Marion Hospital Corporation

Marion Hospital Corporation

Marion Medical Xray

Marion Regional Cancer Center

Marion Regional Health - Winfield, INC.

Marion Regional Healthcaer System

Marion Regional Medical Center, INC.

Marion Va Hospital

Marion Va Medical Center

Marion Vamc

Marion Vamc

Mariposa Community Health Center, INC

Mariposa Community Health Center, INC

Maritime Radiology Associates PC

Mariyam Abbasi

Marjorie Stein, M.D., PC

Mark Allan Smith, M.D., PC

Mark B. Wall, MD PA

Mark D. Olbert M.D., PLLC

Mark E Gonwa MD PLLC Team Radiology

Mark E Pomper MD PA

Mark Harrison MD PLLC

Mark Macher Jersey Shore Radiation Oncology LLC

Mark Medical Care Queens PLLC

Mark Novick MD PC

Mark Novick MD PC

Mark T Kanemori MD LLC

Mark Twain Medical Center

Marlborough Public Schools

Marlette Regional Hospital

Marlette Regional Hospital

Marna Health Services, INC.

Marquette General Health Systems

Marquette General Hospital, INC.

Marquette General Hospital, INC.

Marquette General Hospital, INC.

Marquette General Hosptial-dlp

Marquette Radiology Associates LLC

Marquez INC

Marquis Diagnostic Imaging Of North Carolina, LLC

Marquis Diagnostic Imaging, LLC

Marquis II Management LLC

Marrero Ltac Operations LLC

Marrero Medical Services LLC