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

Mclaren Flint

Mclaren Flint

Mclaren Flint

Mclaren Greater Lansing

Mclaren Greater Lansing

Mclaren Greater Lansing

Mclaren Hospital Group

Mclaren Lapeer Region

Mclaren Lapeer Region

Mclaren Macomb

Mclaren Macomb

Mclaren Medical Group

Mclaren Medical Management INC.

Mclaren Northern Michigan

Mclaren Northern Michigan

Mclaren Oakland

Mclaren Oakland

Mclaren Port Huron

Mclaren Thumb Region

Mclaren Thumb Region

Mclean Heights Medical Professionals PC

Mcleod Health Cheraw

Mcleod Health Clarendon

Mcleod Loris Seacoast Hospital

Mcleod Medical Center-dillon

Mcleod Physician Associates II

Mcleod Physician Associates II

Mcleod Radiological Services INC

Mcleod Regional Health Center

Mcleod Regional Medical Center Of The Pee Dee, INC

Mcleod Regional Medical Center Of The Pee Dee, INC.

Mcminn Medical Imaging, PC

Mcminnville Imaging Associates LLP

Mcnairy Hospital Corporation

Mcnamara, Visconti & Associates Plc

Mcnichols Xray Clinic PC

Mcpc-19, LLC

Mcpc-19, LLC

Mcpc-25 LLC

Mcpc-27, LLC

Mcpherson Hospital, INC.

Mcsa LLC

Mcv Associated Physicians

Mcv Associated Physicians

MD Anderson Cancer Center

MD Anderson Cancer Center

MD Breast Imaging LLC

MD Diagnostics, LLC