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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Marshall Browning Hospital Association

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Marshall County Memorial Hospital

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Marshall Medical Center North

Marshall Medical Center North

Marshall Medical Center South

Marshall Medical Center South

Marshall Medical Center South

Marshall Medical Center South DBA Mmc Radiologist

Marshall Radiology PC

Marshall Radiology Service PC

Marshall Tolbert MD INC

Marshall-hayes Medical Services, PLLC

Martha Jefferson Hospital

Martha'S Vineyard Hospital

Martha'S Vineyard Hospital

Martha'S Vineyard Hospital, INC.

Martha'S Vineyard Hospital, INC.

Martin A Pitts MD INC

Martin Advanced Therapeutics

Martin County Hospital District

Martin Health

Martin Health

Martin Luther King, Jr. - Los Angeles (Mlk-la) Healthcare Corporation

Martin Luther King, Jr. - Los Angeles (Mlk-la) Healthcare Corporation

Martin Memorial Medical Center INC

Martinez Vamc

Martinez Vamc

Martinez Vamc

Martinsburg Radiology Assoc INC

Martinsburg Vamc

Maru Diagnostic Imaging Services PA

Marvin A. Rawitch MD Facr INC.

Mary A. Doss

Mary B Tomaselli MD PA

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center

Mary Black Health System LLC

Mary Black Health System LLC

Mary Black Health System LLC

Mary Black Health System, LLC

Mary Black Physicians Group LLC

Mary Breckinridge Healthcare, INC.