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

Massachusetts General Hospital

Massachusetts General Hospital Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Massachusetts General Hospital Physicians Organization

Massachusetts General Physicians Organization

Massena Hospital INC

Massena Memorial Hospital Crna

Massillon Regional Medical Center

Massoud Arbabzadeh MD P.C.

Master Imaging LLC

Master'S Diagnostic Medical Care PC

Mastologyusa PLLC

Mat-su Regional Medical Center

Mat-su Valley Medical Center LLC

Matagorda County Hospital District

Matagorda County Hospital District

Mathilde Louis

Matrix Medical Plus

Matrix Radiology Associates, LLC

Mattel Children'S Hospital

Matthew Cavey MD PA

Matthew L Visconti MD LLC

Matthew N Parris DC PA

Matthew S Mccarty MD INC

Matthews-vu Medical Group, P.C.

Matthews-vu Medical Group, P.C.

Maui Diagnostic Imaging LLC

Maui Diagnostic Imaging LLC

Maui Diagnostic Imaging LLC

Maui Diagnostic Imaging LLC

Maui Health System A Kaiser Foundation Hospitals LLC

Maui Health System A Kaiser Foundation Hospitals LLC

Maui Health System A Kaiser Foundation Hospitals LLC

Maui Medical Group INC

Maui Memorial Hospital

Maui Memorial Medical Center

Maui Memorial Medical Center

Maui Memorial Medical Center

Maui Memorial Medical Center

Maui Radiology Associates

Maumee Bay Imaging Consultants, INC.

Maury Regional Hospital

Maury Regional Hospital

Maury Regional Hospital Marshall Medical Center

Maury Regional Medical Center

Maverick County Rural Radiologists P A

Mawan Shuayto MD PC

Mawussi Komi

Max Mri Imaging INC